Lura-Lee G and William E Langefoundation
Invitation OnlyMaryville, Tennessee · EIN 20-8002817 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$818K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$17.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
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
85% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casady School | Oklahoma City, OK | Capital campaign | $125,000 |
| Diabetic Youth Foundation | Concord, CA | General fund | $100,000 |
| University of Wyoming | Laramie, WY | Endowment fund | $100,000 |
| Appalachian Ballet Company | Maryville, TN | Production expenses | $50,000 |
| Moraga Education Foundation | Moraga, CA | General fund | $50,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Fdn | Tampa, FL | Aid to survivors | $50,000 |
| The Love Kitchen | Knoxville, TN | Food pantry/general fund | $50,000 |
| Quemado Independent School District | Quemado, NM | Experiential learning | $35,000 |
| Golden Apple Fnd of New Mexico | Albuequerque, NM | Teacher support | $30,000 |
| Alaska Raptor Center | Sitka, AK | General fund | $25,000 |
| Anchorage Museum | Anchorage, AK | General fund | $25,000 |
| Enchanted Circle Trout Unlimited | Ute Park, NM | Conservation | $25,000 |
| Moreno Valley Angels | Angel Fire, NM | General fund | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General fund | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Ne Tn | Kingsport, TN | General fund | $25,000 |
| Xenophon Therapeutic Riding Center | Orinda, CA | General fund | $25,000 |
| Friends of Eagle Nest Library | Eagle Nest, NM | General fund | $18,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | Mills River, NC | General fund | $15,000 |
| Tax-Aid | San Francisco, CA | Low income tax clinics | $15,000 |
| Abeline Christian University | Abeline, TX | Teacher education support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $818,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $750,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 23, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542979349100204
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8002817
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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