D Gaines Lanier Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 82-3593907 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$753K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$20.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $60,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
68% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle of Care | Valley, AL | General fund | $208,000 |
| Mercy Medical Ministry | Auburn, AL | General purpose | $125,000 |
| Emac Foundation | Opelika, AL | General fund | $100,000 |
| Marannook Inc | Lafayette, AL | General fund | $90,000 |
| Campus Outreach Co Serve | Hoover, AL | General fund | $60,000 |
| Redeeming Grace | Fairfax, VA | General fund | $50,000 |
| The President's Theatre | Manchester, GA | General fund | $20,000 |
| Christian Service Center | Orlando, FL | General purposegeneral purpose | $15,000 |
| Springwood School | Lanett, AL | General purpose | $13,085 |
| Exceptional Foundation East Alabama | Auburn, AL | General purpose | $12,000 |
| Esperanza House | Auburn, AL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Chambers | Valley, AL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Global Impact International | Winchester, VA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| William Davies Shelter Inc | Rome, GA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Exchange Club Family Resource Center | Rome, GA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Atlanta, GA | General purposegeneral purpose | $5,000 |
| Northwest Ga Hunger Ministries | Rome, GA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Rome and Floyd County | Rome, GA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Charitable Distributions Through Alternative Ptshps | New York, NY | General purpose | $52 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $753,137 | 19 |
| 2023 | $785,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349100211
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3593907
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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