John and Elizabeth Lane Foundation
Invitation OnlyBethseda, Maryland · EIN 54-1921636 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$152K
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
80% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities | Washington, DC | Charitable | $28,000 |
| Washington Jesuit Academy | Washington, DC | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Cardinals Appeal | Washington, DC | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Washington, DC | Charitable | $7,000 |
| St Bartholomew Church | Bethesda, MD | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Central Union Mission | Washington, DC | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Some | Washington, DC | Charitable | $6,000 |
| St John's College Hs | Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Church of Little Flower | Bethesda, MD | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Spring Hill College | Mobile, AL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| St Mary's Church | Barnsville, MD | Charitable | $3,000 |
| The Mastery Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Little Flower School | Bethesda, MD | Charitable | $2,500 |
| St Lukes Institute | Silver Spring, MD | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Advent Health New Smyrna Beach Foundation | New Smyrna Beach, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Don Bosco Cisto Rey Hs | Takoma Park, MD | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Our Military Kids | Oakton, VA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Poor Roberts Mission | Potomac, MD | Charitable | $2,000 |
| San Miguel School | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Sisters of Immaculate Heart of Mary | Bethesda, MD | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Smyrna Cares | New Smyrna, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Club Foundation | Alexandria, VA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundaton | Jacksonville, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Catholic University School of Law | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Virginia State Golf Assn | Midlothian, VA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Celebrate Great Falls | Great Falls, VA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| John's Island Community Service Leage | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Pga Foundation | Frisco, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Seven-One-One | Olathe, KS | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Jude Chidrens Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Crosspointe Church of Jupiter | Jupiter, FL | Charitable | $500 |
| Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep | Highlands Ranch, CO | Charitable | $500 |
| Valley Bible Church | Stephens City, VA | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $152,500 | 42 |
| 2024 | $150,500 | 42 |
| 2023 | $129,000 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631249349101438
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1921636
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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