Private foundation · EIN 41-1700476 · Plymouth, Minnesota

Leonette M & Fred T Lanners Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Minnesota. The foundation accepts applications (Letters of inquiry and proposals are accepted throughout the year, but proposals) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 25 grants paid, $185K total, median $5,000. 88% of grants stayed in Minnesota. Stated restrictions: Please see our grant making policy at www.lannersfoundation.org for complete details of restrictions or limitations on awards.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
25
$185K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MN
88%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Letters of inquiry and proposals are acc
Assets
$3.1M

How to apply

Grant proposals should be submitted on the posted grant application devised by the foundation. (the preferred grant application devised by the foundation can be found at www.lannersfoundation.org). Please review our grant making policy located on our web-site for a complete description of our application process and format and required contents. Contact: Alan Lanners, 12805 Highway 55 Suite 102, Plymouth, Mn, 7635509892 Deadlines: Letters of inquiry and proposals are accepted throughout the year, but proposals are evaluated from Restrictions: Please see our grant making policy at www.lannersfoundation.org for complete details of restrictions or limitations on awards.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Center American ExperimentMinnetonka, MNProvide funds for charitable operations$30K
Our Lady of PeaceMinneapolis, MNProvide funds for charitable operations$20K
Concerned Women for AmericaWashington, DCProvide funds for charitable operations$12K
HillsdaleHillsdale, MIProvide funds for charitable operations$10K
The Redemption ProjectSt Paul, MNProvide funds for charitable operations$10K
Hope AcademyMinneapolis, MNProvide funds for charitable operations$9,900
Rebuilding Together Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNProvide funds for charitable operations$7,500
ChoiceEden Prairie, MNProvide funds for charitable operations$7,000
BridgingBloomington, MNProvide funds for charitable operations$6,500
Best PrepBrooklyn Park, MNProvide funds for charitable operations$6,000
Elder VoiceBloomington, MNProvide funds for charitable operations$6,000
Highland Friendship ClubSt Paul, MNProvide funds for charitable operations$6,000
BanyanMinneapolis, MNProvide funds for charitable operations$5,000
Breakthrough Twin CitiesSt Paul, MNProvide funds for charitable operations$5,000
College PossibleSt Paul, MNProvide funds for charitable operations$5,000
Elevate LifeBloomington, MNProvide funds for charitable operations$5,000
Junior AchievementSt Paul, MNProvide funds for charitable operations$5,000
Mobile HopeCorcoran, MNProvide funds for charitable operations$5,000
St Johns UniversityCollegeville, MNProvide funds for charitable operations$5,000
Bridging HeartsMinneapolis, MNProvide funds for charitable operations$4,000
Every MealRoseville, MNProvide funds for charitable operations$4,000
Marriage EncounterStillwater, MNProvide funds for charitable operations$4,000
National Assoc of ScholarsNew York, NYProvide funds for charitable operations$4,000
Lumen ChristiSt Paul, MNProvide funds for charitable operations$2,000
Littel Sisters of the PoorSt Paul, MNProvide funds for charitable operations$1,000

By state: Minnesota 22 · District of Columbia 1 · Michigan 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Leonette M & Fred T Lanners Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Plymouth, Minnesota, tax-exempt since 1991. 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 Leonette M & Fred T Lanners Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Grant proposals should be submitted on the posted grant application devised by the foundation. org). Deadlines: Letters of inquiry and proposals are accepted throughout the year, but proposals are evaluated from.

How much does Leonette M & Fred T Lanners Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $185K across 25 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Leonette M & Fred T Lanners Foundation give?

Minnesota (22 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Michigan (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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