Private foundation · EIN 93-1572881 · Charlotte, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lanceleaf 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, $523K total, median $209K. 33% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$523K
Median grant
$209K
Stays in NC
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Montana State UniversityBozeman, MTResearch$214K
University of Georgia Research FoundationAthens, GAResearch$209K
African People & Wildlife Fund IncCharlotte, NCGeneral operating grant$100K

By state: Montana 1 · Georgia 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Lanceleaf Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina, administered in care of President, tax-exempt since 2023. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Lanceleaf 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 Lanceleaf Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $523K across 3 grants, a median of $209K.

Where does Lanceleaf Foundation give?

Montana (1 grants), Georgia (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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