Private foundation · EIN 22-3646396 · Watchung, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

David and Carol Lackland Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $950K total, median $30K. 47% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$950K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in NJ
47%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$15M

Grants paid in 2025

17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Reef Renewal USA IncTampa, FLCoral reef restoration$250K
Gift of Life Fdn District 7490Glen Rock, NJCardiac medical care for children$150K
Project UseRed Bank, NJExperiential education$125K
Binnacle HouseFlemington, NJYouth services$50K
Great Swamp Water Shed AssocNew Vernon, NJProtecting water resources$50K
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CtrHagertown, MDCancer treatment and research$50K
Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkManhattan Beach, CACancer research$50K
Ridgewood Rotary FoundationRidgewood, NJCommunity service support$35K
Tota Turn on to AmericaLafayette, CACharitable food bank$30K
Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NjTrenton, NJWildlife conservation$25K
Nourish NjDover, NJProvide access to healthy food and address root causes of hunger$25K
Cure Alzheimers FundWellesley Hills, MAAlzheimers research$20K
Saving the Blue IncCooper City, FLRecover & restore marine life$20K
Treasure Village MontessoriIslamorada, FLEarly childhood education$20K
Coral Bay Community CouncilSt Johns, VILand and water use planning$20K
Boy Scouts Northern Nj CouncilOakland, NJCommunity service for youth$15K
St Jude Childrens Research HospitalMemphis, TNResearch & treat pediatric disease$15K

By state: New Jersey 8 · Florida 3 · California 2 · Maryland 1 · Massachusetts 1 · VI 1

About this foundation

David and Carol Lackland Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Watchung, New Jersey, administered in care of David K Whitlock Esq, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does David and Carol Lackland Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does David and Carol Lackland Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $950K across 17 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does David and Carol Lackland Family Foundation Inc give?

New Jersey (8 grants), Florida (3 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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