Private foundation · EIN 54-1921636 · Bethesda, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John and Elizabeth 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: 42 grants paid, $153K total, median $2,000. 19% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
42
$153K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in MD
19%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic CharitiesWashington, DCCharitable$28K
Washington Jesuit AcademyWashington, DCCharitable$12K
Villanova UniversityVillanova, PACharitable$8,500
Cardinals AppealWashington, DCCharitable$8,000
Little Sisters of the PoorWashington, DCCharitable$7,000
St Bartholomew ChurchBethesda, MDCharitable$7,000
Central Union MissionWashington, DCCharitable$6,000
SomeWashington, DCCharitable$6,000
St John's College HsWashington, DCCharitable$5,000
DC Central KitchenWashington, DCCharitable$4,000
Sibley Memorial Hospital FoundationWashington, DCCharitable$4,000
Chesapeake Bay FoundationWashington, DCCharitable$3,000
Church of Little FlowerBethesda, MDCharitable$3,000
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILCharitable$3,000
Spring Hill CollegeMobile, ALCharitable$3,000
St Mary's ChurchBarnsville, MDCharitable$3,000
The Mastery FoundationSan Francisco, CACharitable$3,000
Little Flower SchoolBethesda, MDCharitable$2,500
St Lukes InstituteSilver Spring, MDCharitable$2,500
Advent Health New Smyrna Beach FoundationNew Smyrna Beach, FLCharitable$2,000
Don Bosco Cisto Rey HsTakoma Park, MDCharitable$2,000
Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyWashington, DCCharitable$2,000
Our Military KidsOakton, VACharitable$2,000
Poor Roberts MissionPotomac, MDCharitable$2,000
San Miguel SchoolWashington, DCCharitable$2,000
Sisters of Immaculate Heart of MaryBethesda, MDCharitable$2,000
Smyrna CaresNew Smyrna, FLCharitable$2,000
The Club FoundationAlexandria, VACharitable$2,000
Tim Tebow FoundatonJacksonville, FLCharitable$2,000
World Central KitchenWashington, DCCharitable$2,000
Catholic University School of LawWashington, DCCharitable$1,500
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYCharitable$1,500
Virginia State Golf AssnMidlothian, VACharitable$1,500
Celebrate Great FallsGreat Falls, VACharitable$1,000
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DCCharitable$1,000
John's Island Community Service LeageVero Beach, FLCharitable$1,000
Pga FoundationFrisco, TXCharitable$1,000
Seven-One-OneOlathe, KSCharitable$1,000
St Jude Chidrens Research HospitalMemphis, TNCharitable$1,000
Crosspointe Church of JupiterJupiter, FLCharitable$500
Now I Lay Me Down to SleepHighlands Ranch, COCharitable$500
Valley Bible ChurchStephens City, VACharitable$500

By state: District of Columbia 15 · Maryland 8 · Pennsylvania 1 · Florida 5 · Virginia 5 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

John and Elizabeth Lane Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bethesda, Maryland, administered in care of Wilkes Artis Hedrick & Lane Chart, 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 John and Elizabeth 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 John and Elizabeth Lane Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $153K across 42 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does John and Elizabeth Lane Foundation give?

District of Columbia (15 grants), Maryland (8 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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