The Lb Lane Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHickory, North Carolina · EIN 56-1622837 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$160K
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $7,000.
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
50% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Museum of Art | Hickory, NC | Building campaign | $15,000 |
| Avoca Museum | Altavista, VA | Building campaign | $11,000 |
| Feeding South Dakota | Sioux Falls, SD | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Black Hills | Rapid City, SD | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Sd Public Broadcasting | Rapid City, SD | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Rapid City Club for Boys | Rapid City, SD | General operating fund | $7,500 |
| Western Sd Senior Services | Rapid City, SD | General operating fund | $7,500 |
| Youth & Family Services | Rapid City, SD | General operating fund | $7,500 |
| Catawba Science Center | Hickory, NC | Family-To-Family project | $7,000 |
| Spirit of America | Arlington, VA | Ukrainian relief fund | $7,000 |
| Hickory Museum of Art | Hickory, NC | Scholarship fund | $6,000 |
| The Generals' Redoubt | Lexington, VA | General operating fund | $6,000 |
| Cornerstone Rescue Mission | Rapid City, SD | General operating fund | $5,500 |
| YMCA of Rapid City | Rapid City, SD | Endowment fund | $5,000 |
| Rapid City Arts Council | Rapid City, SD | General operating fund | $4,000 |
| Society of St Andrews | Big Island, VA | General operating fund | $4,000 |
| Cvcc Small Business Center | Hickory, NC | Entrepreneurial programs | $3,000 |
| Salt Block Foundation | Hickory, NC | Capex endowment fund | $3,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Disaster relief | $3,000 |
| Thompson River Animal Care Shelter | Thompson Falls, MT | General operating fund | $3,000 |
| Children's Home Society of Nc | Greensboro, NC | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Lake Christian Ministries | Moneta, VA | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Pregnancy Care Center of Catawba Valley | Hickory, NC | Building campaign | $2,500 |
| Safe Harbor Rescue Mission | Hickory, NC | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Appalachian State University Foundation | Boone, NC | Furniture design program | $2,000 |
| Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation | Crazy Horse, SD | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | Washington, DC | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Altavista Area YMCA | Altavista, VA | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Arts Culture Catawba | Hickory, NC | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Catawba County United Way | Hickory, NC | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Cornerstone Counseling Center | Hickory, NC | Scholarship fund | $1,000 |
| Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministries | Hickory, NC | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Hart Square Foundation | Vale, NC | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Hickory Soup Kitchen | Hickory, NC | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| James G Martin Center for Academic Renewal | Raleigh, NC | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Catawba Valley | Hickory, NC | General operating fund | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avoca Museum | Altavista, VA | Building campaign | $24,000 |
| Catawba Science Center | Hickory, NC | Family-To-Family project | $21,000 |
| YMCA of Rapid City | Rapid City, SD | Endowment fund | $20,000 |
| Hickory Museum of Art | Hickory, NC | Scholarship fund | $18,000 |
| Hickory Museum of Art | Hickory, NC | Building campaign | $5,000 |
| Children's Home Society of Nc | Greensboro, NC | General operating fund | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $160,000 | 42 |
| 2024 | $146,000 | 43 |
| 2023 | $124,000 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641189349101509
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-1622837
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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