Winthrop and Frances Lane Foundation
Historical FunderEagan, Minnesota · EIN 47-0581778 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $68,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WINTHROP FRANCIS LANE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 N 132ND ST, OMAHA NE 68154 |
| Phone | 4029632156 |
| Form and materials | STANDARD FORMS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | STUDENTS AT CREIGHTON UNIV SCHOOL OF LAW, OMAHA AND UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA |
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
100% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U of Ne College of Law | Lincoln, NE | Scholarship | $68,500 |
| Creighton University Law School | Omaha, NE | Scholarship | $68,500 |
| Nebraska State Bar Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Scholarship | $13,000 |
| Omaha Bar Association | Omaha, NE | Scholarship | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $160,000 | 4 |
| 2024 | $149,850 | 4 |
| 2023 | $155,956 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611249349101131
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0581778
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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