The Minnie and Bernard Lane Foundation
Historical FunderAltavista, Virginia · EIN 54-6052404 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$290K
Organizations funded64
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$6.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE MINNIE AND BERNARD LANE FOUNDAT |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 359, ALTAVISTA VA 24517 |
| Phone | 4343696663 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING AND SHOULD INCLUDE THE APPLICANT'S NAME AND ADDRESS, THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION, THE AMOUNT OF AWARD REQUESTED, AND AN EXPLANATION WHY THE AWARD IS NEEDED BY THE ORGANIZATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE AVAILABLE TO ANY ORGANIZATION TO WHICH A CONTRIBUTION IS ALLOWABLE UNDER THE APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. |
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
50% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pregnancy Care Center of Catawba Valley | Hickory, NC | Ministry to families | $45,000 |
| Antioch Partners | Richfield, MN | Support for long-term cross-cultural ministry | $26,000 |
| Altavista Area YMCA | Altavista, VA | General funding for community service | $25,000 |
| Avoca Museum | Altavista, VA | Support for educational/historical museum | $15,500 |
| Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center | Lynchburg, VA | Ministry to families & support during pregnancy | $15,000 |
| Chrysalis International Inc | Altamonte Springs, FL | Mission to disciple nations through christian education | $15,000 |
| Semilla Inc | Cape Charles, VA | US based latin american leadership development serving christian leaders | $15,000 |
| Cornerstone Counseling | Hickory, NC | Counseling | $10,000 |
| Corinth Reformed Church | Hickory, NC | Restricted-Lane mission house | $7,500 |
| Dawn | Altavista, VA | Food for needy families in the community | $7,500 |
| Hickory Cove Bible Camp | Taylorsville, NC | Religious | $7,500 |
| Oasis Rest International | Zionsville, IN | Ministry to ministry workers | $6,000 |
| One Another Ministries | Corona, CA | Religious ministry | $5,500 |
| Altavista Area Habitat for Humanity | Altavista, VA | Assistance for housing for the needy in the communitysupport for safe, affordable housing for needy families in community | $5,000 |
| Christ the King | Hickory, NC | Religious | $5,000 |
| Faith Christian Academy | Hurt, VA | Support for scholarships | $5,000 |
| Launch Global | Dallas, TX | Religious | $4,000 |
| Leader Source Sga | Elkhart, IN | Leader development - serve church leaders worldwide | $4,000 |
| Amazement Square | Lynchburg, VA | Community activitiessupport for children's museum memorial | $3,000 |
| Disciple Nations Alliance | Phoenix, AZ | Religious - to promote social and cultural transformation throughout the world through evangelism | $3,000 |
| Jaars Development | Waxhaw, NC | Missions ministry | $3,000 |
| Risen Life Ministries | Salt Lake City, UT | Ministry | $3,000 |
| Sports Impact International | Lynchburg, VA | Missions ministry | $3,000 |
| The Pocket Testament League | Lititz, PA | Religious gospel sharing kits | $3,000 |
| Young Life of Catawba | Hickory, NC | Community outreach | $2,500 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | Preserve, promote religious freedom, sanctity of life, marriage, family in the public square | $2,000 |
| Campus Outreach of Lynchburg Va | Lynchburg, VA | Ministry on college campus | $2,000 |
| Campus Outreach Serve Inc Dept #485 | Houston, TX | Ministry on college campus | $2,000 |
| Casa of Central Va | Lynchburg, VA | Support for placing abused & neglected children in safe nurturing homes | $2,000 |
| Centra Health Foundation | Lynchburg, VA | Medical wellness and health screening clinical care | $2,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | San Antonio, TX | Krl partners engaged in pregnancy care | $2,000 |
| Kids Outdoor Zone | Austin, TX | Religious | $2,000 |
| Lake Christian Ministries | Moneta, VA | Provide food, clothes & household goods to needy families | $2,000 |
| The Justice Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Support fundamental freedoms to preserve american sociey by providing free legal services | $2,000 |
| Young Life of Central Virginia | Harlan, IA | Religious ministry | $2,000 |
| Crafts Church | Glad Hill, VA | Religious | $1,500 |
| Leadership Institute | Highland, VA | Education | $1,500 |
| Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services | Austin, TX | Children and adoption service | $1,500 |
| Providence Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | Spreading liberty among the nations | $1,500 |
| Roads to Recovery | Lynchburg, VA | Public health- support recovery programs | $1,500 |
| Gideons International | Woodlands, TX | Religious; spreading the word | $1,200 |
| American Center for Law and Justice | Washington, DC | Protecting religious freedoms | $1,000 |
| Claire Parker Foundation | Altavista, VA | Provide emotional, spiritual & financial support for families of critically ill children | $1,000 |
| Fdmworld | Horseshoe Bay, TX | Religious ministry to make disciples, build marriages and reach families | $1,000 |
| Lane Memorial United Methodist Church | Altavista, VA | Religious general funding | $1,000 |
| Lynchburg Beacon of Hope | Lynchburg, VA | Counseling and scholarships for college & technical certification programs | $1,000 |
| Medical Institute | Dallas, TX | Medical - had the talk campaign | $1,000 |
| Orange County Resuce Mission | Tustin, CA | Community service | $1,000 |
| Penhook Fellowship Church | Penhook, VA | Religious ministry | $1,000 |
| Poplar Forest | Forest, VA | Support for educational/historical museum | $1,000 |
| Practice Ministries | Dallas, TX | Fathers & children bible studies | $1,000 |
| Randolph Macon Academy | Front Royal, VA | Education | $1,000 |
| Real Clear Media Foundation | Washington, DC | Ministry | $1,000 |
| The Agape Center | Moneta, VA | Food, clothing, medical, personal, and spiritual assistance | $1,000 |
| Ves | Lynchburg, VA | Education | $1,000 |
| Advancing Native Missions | Afton, VA | General fund | $500 |
| Austin Institute | Austin, TX | Study of family and culture | $500 |
| Campbell County Historical Society | Rustburg, VA | Community museum & genealogical resource center | $500 |
| Grace Covenant Church | Charlottesville, VA | Religious | $500 |
| International Students | Colorado Springs, CO | Religious ministry to international students | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 64 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $290,400 | 64 |
| 2024 | $323,600 | 80 |
| 2023 | $288,500 | 82 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602109349100305
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-6052404
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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