Edward H Lane Foundation
Historical FunderHardy, Virginia · EIN 54-6040095 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | John E Lane III |
|---|---|
| Address | 199 Buck Drive, Hardy VA 24101 |
| Phone | 5407723374 |
| Form and materials | Formal letter of application of grant with supporting financial documents. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Limitations/restrictions within the trust instrument which specifically cite IRS code sections applicable to exempt organizations. |
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
36% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avoca Museum | Altavista, VA | Supplemental Exec & Research Staff Support ($5,000); Unrestricted ($10,000) | $15,000 |
| University of Kentucky Children's H | Lexington, KY | Inherited Cancer Program | $10,000 |
| Stone Ridge Foundation | Altavista, VA | Valor Farm or Operation's Greater Need | $10,000 |
| Randolph Macon Academy | Front Royal, VA | John H. Lane Memorial Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Blue Grass Farms Charities | Lexington, KY | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Ferrum University | Ferrum, VA | Vaughn Chapel & Window Restoration | $5,000 |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | Helms School of Gov't PhD Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Hickory Christian Academy | Hickory, NC | Together Campaign | $5,000 |
| Alumni Free Speech Alliance | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| League for Animal Protection | Fincastle, VA | General Fund | $500 |
| Coopers Cove Community Center | Hardy, VA | Unrestricted | $500 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($27,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $90,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $96,000 | 12 |
| 2022 | $87,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349101630
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-6040095
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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