Private foundation · EIN 82-3593907 · Atlanta, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

D Gaines Lanier 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 19 grants paid, $753K total, median $12K. 32% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
19
$753K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in GA
32%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Circle of CareValley, ALGeneral fund$208K
Mercy Medical MinistryAuburn, ALGeneral purpose$125K
Emac FoundationOpelika, ALGeneral fund$100K
Marannook IncLafayette, ALGeneral fund$90K
Campus Outreach Co ServeHoover, ALGeneral fund$60K
Redeeming GraceFairfax, VAGeneral fund$50K
The President's TheatreManchester, GAGeneral fund$20K
Christian Service CenterOrlando, FLGeneral purposegeneral purpose$15K
Springwood SchoolLanett, ALGeneral purpose$13K
Exceptional Foundation East AlabamaAuburn, ALGeneral purpose$12K
Esperanza HouseAuburn, ALGeneral fund$10K
Friends of the Chambers Co Drug CourtValley, ALGeneral fund$10K
Global Impact InternationalWinchester, VAGeneral purpose$10K
William Davies Shelter IncRome, GAGeneral purpose$10K
Exchange Club Family Resource CenterRome, GAGeneral purpose$5,000
FIRST Baptist ChurchAtlanta, GAGeneral purposegeneral purpose$5,000
Northwest Ga Hunger MinistriesRome, GAGeneral purpose$5,000
YMCA of Rome and Floyd CountyRome, GAGeneral purpose$5,000
Charitable Distributions Through Alternative PtshpsNew York, NYGeneral purpose$52

By state: Alabama 9 · Virginia 2 · Georgia 6 · Florida 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

D Gaines Lanier Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Atlanta, Georgia, administered in care of Bessemer Trust, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 D Gaines Lanier Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 D Gaines Lanier Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $753K across 19 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does D Gaines Lanier Family Foundation Inc give?

Alabama (9 grants), Virginia (2 grants), Georgia (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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