Private foundation · EIN 26-1497361 · Vero Beach, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William W and Pamela C Lane Foundation

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: 60 grants paid, $165K total, median $1,500. 27% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
60
$165K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in FL
27%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Church of the Holy ComforterKenilworth, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$16K
Rhode Island School of DesignProvidence, RITo further the exempt purpose of the organization$10K
Riverside Theatre IncVero Beach, FLTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$10K
Vero Beach Museum of ArtVero Beach, FLTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$7,500
Vero Beach RowingVero Beach, FLTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$7,500
McKee Botanical GardenVero Beach, FLTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$7,000
Indian River Land TrustVero Beach, FLTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$6,000
Youth Sailing FoundationVero Beach, FLTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$6,000
Belmont Community OrganizationBelmont, NCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$5,000
Erika's LighthouseWinnetka, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$5,000
Indian River Habitat for HumanityVero Beach, FLTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$5,000
Vilar Performing Arts CenterAvon, COTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$5,000
YWCA Evanstonnorth ShoreEvanston, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$5,000
Gifford Youth Achievement CenterVero Beach, FLTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$3,500
Misericordia FoundationChicago, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$3,500
Northwestern UniversityEvanston, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$3,500
United Way of Indian River CountyVero Beach, FLTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$3,500
Cleveland Clinic FoundationIndependence, OHTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$3,000
American Red CrossWashington, DCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,500
Holy Family MinistriesWestchester, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,500
Northfield Township Food PantryGlenview, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,500
The Josselyn Center NfpNorthfield, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,500
United Against PovertyVero Beach, FLTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,500
American Diabetes AssociationArlington, VATo further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,000
Diatribe FoundationSan Francisco, CATo further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,000
New Hampshire Preservation AllianceConcord, NHTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,000
Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard UniversityCambridge, MATo further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,000
New Hampshire Historical SocietyConcord, NHTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,600
Alzheimer's AssociationRockford, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,500
Chicago Botanic GardenGlencoe, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,500
Doctors Without Borders USANew York, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,500
Midwest Labrador Retriever RescueLombard, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,500
Ocean Research & Conservation Association Inc (orca)Vero Beach, FLTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,500
Stratham Historical SocietyStratham, NHTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,500
Treasure Coast Food BankFort Pierce, FLTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,500
Vna Hospice of Indian River County IncVero Beach, FLTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,500
Wright-Way RescueMorton Grove, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,500
Buckingham Browne & NicholsCambridge, MATo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
Carpenter's Place Outreach CenterRockford, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
Hooved Animal Humane SocietyWoodstock, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
Moorings Educational FoundationVero Beach, FLTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
Shedd AquariumChicago, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
Smile TrainNew York, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
The Arc of Indian River County IncVero Beach, FLTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
The Chicago Community FoundationChicago, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
The New SchoolNew York, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
Women's Board at Rush University Medical CenterChicago, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
Central Asia InstituteBozeman, MTTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$750
Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$750
Heifer InternationalLittle Rock, ARTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$750
Kenilworth Historical SocietyKenilworth, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$750
Whole Family Health CenterVero Beach, FLTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$750
The Art Institute of ChicagoChicago, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$550
Bright Futures FoundationGlenview, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$500
Chicago Training CenterChicago, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$500
Evanston Arts CenterEvanston, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$500
Evanston History CenterEvanston, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$500
Evanston Public LibraryEvanston, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$500
Glen View Club Scholarship FoundationGolf, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$500
Northshore University Health SystemEvanston, ILTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$500

By state: Florida 16 · Illinois 27 · Rhode Island 1 · New Hampshire 3 · North Carolina 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

William W and Pamela C Lane Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Vero Beach, Florida, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 William W and Pamela C Lane Foundation 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 William W and Pamela C Lane Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $165K across 60 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does William W and Pamela C Lane Foundation give?

Florida (16 grants), Illinois (27 grants), Rhode Island (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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