The William W & Pamela C Lane Foundation
Invitation OnlyVero Beach, Florida · EIN 26-1497361 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$165K
Organizations funded60
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,500.
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
73% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church of the Holy Comforter | Kenilworth, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $16,000 |
| Rhode Island School of Design | Providence, RI | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Riverside Theatre Inc | Vero Beach, FL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art | Vero Beach, FL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $7,500 |
| Vero Beach Rowing | Vero Beach, FL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $7,500 |
| Mckee Botanical Garden | Vero Beach, FL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $7,000 |
| Indian River Land Trust | Vero Beach, FL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $6,000 |
| Youth Sailing Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $6,000 |
| Belmont Community Organization | Belmont, NC | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Erika's Lighthouse | Winnetka, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Indian River Habitat for Humanity | Vero Beach, FL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Vilar Performing Arts Center | Avon, CO | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| YWCA Evanstonnorth Shore | Evanston, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Gifford Youth Achievement Center | Vero Beach, FL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $3,500 |
| Misericordia Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $3,500 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $3,500 |
| United Way of Indian River County | Vero Beach, FL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $3,500 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Independence, OH | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| Holy Family Ministries | Westchester, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| Northfield Township Food Pantry | Glenview, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| The Josselyn Center NFP | Northfield, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| United Against Poverty | Vero Beach, FL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| American Diabetes Association | Arlington, VA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,000 |
| Diatribe Foundation | San Francisco, CA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,000 |
| New Hampshire Preservation Alliance | Concord, NH | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,000 |
| Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,000 |
| New Hampshire Historical Society | Concord, NH | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,600 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Rockford, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,500 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,500 |
| Midwest Labrador Retriever Rescue | Lombard, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,500 |
| Ocean Research & Conservation Association Inc (Orca) | Vero Beach, FL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,500 |
| Stratham Historical Society | Stratham, NH | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,500 |
| Treasure Coast Food Bank | Fort Pierce, FL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,500 |
| Vna Hospice of Indian River County Inc | Vero Beach, FL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,500 |
| Wright-Way Rescue | Morton Grove, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,500 |
| Buckingham Browne & Nichols | Cambridge, MA | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Carpenter's Place Outreach Center | Rockford, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Hooved Animal Humane Society | Woodstock, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Moorings Educational Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| The Arc of Indian River County Inc | Vero Beach, FL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| The New School | New York, NY | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Women's Board at Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Central Asia Institute | Bozeman, MT | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $750 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $750 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $750 |
| Kenilworth Historical Society | Kenilworth, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $750 |
| Whole Family Health Center | Vero Beach, FL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $750 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $550 |
| Bright Futures Foundation | Glenview, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Chicago Training Center | Chicago, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Evanston Arts Center | Evanston, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Evanston History Center | Evanston, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Evanston Public Library | Evanston, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Glen View Club Scholarship Foundation | Golf, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Northshore University Health System | Evanston, IL | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $165,400 | 60 |
| 2024 | $145,150 | 56 |
| 2023 | $113,800 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621059349101212
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1497361
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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