Gerald R Lanz and Lisa Kearns Lanz Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyGarden City, New York · EIN 36-4309719 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$60K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$2,100
Total assets$618K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $25,000.
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
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avow Hospice | Naples, FL | General purpose | $25,000 |
| College Education & Charitable Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | General purpose | $25,000 |
| San Diego Symphony Orchestra | San Diego, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,100 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | Naples, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,100 | 6 |
| 2023 | $30,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533169349102303
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4309719
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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