Bradan Lane Foundation
Historical FunderPainter, Virginia · EIN 87-2062890 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$69K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5,737
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BRADAN LANE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 123, PAINTER VA 234200541 |
| ADMINISTRATION@BRADANLANEFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | GRANT AMOUNT: 1,000US - 10,000US APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED YEAR-ROUND. THERE ARE TWO GRANT PERIODS: MAY: APPLICATIONS CUTOFF DATE IS 1-APRIL OF THE SAME YEAR AND GRANTS AWARDED AT THE END OF MAY NOVEMBER: APPLICATIONS CUTOFF DATE IS 1-OCTOBER OF THE SAME YEAR AND GRANTS AWARDED AT THE END OF NOVEMBER INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. THE FOUNDATION WILL ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY APPLICANTS OF ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN APPLICATIONS, HOWEVER THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THE NOTIFICATION WILL ALLOW FOR RESUBMITTING WITHIN THE SAME GRANT PERIOD. APPLICATIONS WHICH FALL WITHIN THE 'INELIGIBILITY' LIST WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN THE EVENT OF A LARGER VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS THAN MAY REASONABLY BE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD, THE BOARD MAY SELECT AN INDEPENDENT ADVISORY GROUP TO REVIEW APPLICATIONS AND PROMOTE THE MOST APPROPRIATE CANDIDATES TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS THE FINAL DECISION OF GRANT OFFERS. PRIOR |
| Deadlines | THE ENTIRE GRANT PROCESS IS RELATIVELY NEW AND WE EXPECT THERE WILL BE SOME ROAD BUMPS AS WE GET FAM |
| Restrictions | BRADN LANE FOUNDATION WILL NOT MAKE GRANTS TO FUND: FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS GENERAL SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS RELIGIOUS GROUPS FOR RELIGIOUS PURPOSES FRATERNAL OR VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT THE BROADER COMMUNITY DIRECTLY POLITICAL/LOBBYING ORGANIZATIONS INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS AND ENDOWMENTS TRAVEL COURTESY, GOODWILL OR PUBLIC SERVICE ADVERTISEMENTS FUNDRAISING EVENTS, SPORTS-RELATED EVENTS, OR SPONSORSHIPS BASIC OR APPLIED RESEARCH PROGRAMS THAT APPEAR TO BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE GOVERNMENT, UNLESS THEY ARE A COMMUNITY-BASED EFFORT DIRECTED AT IMPROVING THE DELIVERY OF GOVERNMENT-FUNDED SERVICES DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ACTS OF VIOLENCE OR TERRORISM OR FOR ANY ORGANIZATION ENGAGED IN OR SUPPORTING SUCH ACTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, VETERAN OR DISABILITY STATUSES IN THE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omg Youth Aviation Explorers | Los Angeles, CA | Aviation exploreres program | $10,000 |
| Girls Who Hack Inc | Phillipsburg, NJ | Cyber security classes program | $10,000 |
| Education Comes First | Salem, MA | STEM literacy initiative | $10,000 |
| Native Americans in Highereducation | Sacramento, CA | Rainbow steam mentorship program | $10,000 |
| Maven Youth | San Antonio, TX | National games 4 change program | $10,000 |
| Mirror Hope Foundation | Columbia, SC | Inspireher program | $9,000 |
| R3 Student Outreach | San Antonio, TX | Education out of school program | $5,000 |
| I Am a Scientist | Tucson, AZ | I am a scientist program | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $39,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $40,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631289349102208
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-2062890
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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