Private foundation · EIN 63-1280870 · Montgomery, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Ashurst-Lane Family 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: 3 grants paid, $43K total, median $10K. 67% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$43K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in AL
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys and Girls ClubHuntsville, ALProvide facilities, programs, and leadership that motivate all youth to reach their full potential$30K
St Michael Catholic SchoolHouston, TXTo form disciples of christ through an education focused on faith, conscience, scholarship, and service.$10K
FIRST Choice Women's Medical CenterMontgomery, ALTo reach the abortion-vulnerable members of our community$3,000

By state: Alabama 2 · Texas 1

About this foundation

The Ashurst-Lane Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Montgomery, Alabama, administered in care of James a Lane, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 The Ashurst-Lane Family 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 The Ashurst-Lane Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $43K across 3 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Ashurst-Lane Family Foundation give?

Alabama (2 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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