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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 58-6045056

The Sartain Lanier Family Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Atlanta, GA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 88 grants and $4.4 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Anne Appleton Program Director
191 Peachtree Street Suite 4000
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 564-1259
[email protected]
Form and materials
See http://www.lanierfamilyfoundation.org/application-guidelines/
Deadlines
See http://www.lanierfamilyfoundation.org/application-guidelines/
Restrictions
See http://www.lanierfamilyfoundation.org/application-guidelines/

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $4,382,261

    Grants listed
    88
    Assets, end of year
    $97,271,426

  • Tax year 2023

    $4,910,550

    Grants listed
    91
    Assets, end of year
    $103,863,213

  • Tax year 2022

    $4,651,790

    Grants listed
    91
    Assets, end of year
    $102,041,175

  • Tax year 2021

    $3,822,790

    Grants listed
    83
    Assets, end of year
    $119,164,281

  • Tax year 2020

    $4,301,956

    Grants listed
    98
    Assets, end of year
    $92,676,080

  • Tax year 2019

    $4,365,822

    Grants listed
    98
    Assets, end of year
    $91,950,774

  • Tax year 2018

    $4,349,288

    Grants listed
    119
    Assets, end of year
    $88,732,581

Grants paid in 2024

88 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $971,946
  2. The Westminster SchoolsAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $366,341
  3. Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $275,000
  4. The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta IncAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $150,000
  5. Georgia Tech FoundationAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $100,000
  6. PATH FoundationAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $100,000
  7. Robert W Woodruff Arts Center IncAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $100,000
  8. Atlanta Speech SchoolAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $80,000
  9. Atlanta Police FoundationAtlanta, GA

    To support the @promise youth development centers

    $75,000
  10. Atlanta Beltline PartnershipAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $50,000
  11. Atlanta Classical AcademyAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $50,000
  12. Atlanta Historical Society IncAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $50,000
  13. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta IncAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $50,000
  14. Boys & Girls Club of Metro AtlantaChamblee, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $50,000
  15. Chattahoochee Nature CenterRoswell, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $50,000
  16. Corners Outreach IncNorcross, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $50,000
  17. Global Village Project IncDecatur, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $50,000
  18. Junior Achievement of Georgia IncAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $50,000
  19. KIPP Metro Atlanta SchoolsAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $50,000
  20. Onegoal-Metro AtlantaAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $50,000
  21. Reading Is Essential for All People IncAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $50,000
  22. Ser Familia IncAcworth, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $50,000
  23. Teach for America - Metro AtlantaAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $50,000
  24. Trinity SchoolAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $50,000
  25. Whitefield AcademyMableton, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $50,000
  26. YMCA of Metropolitan AtlantaAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $50,000
  27. Atlanta Youth AcademyAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $30,000
  28. College AimDecatur, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $30,000
  29. Hillside IncAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $30,000
  30. Horizons AtlantaAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $30,000
  31. Los Ninos PrimeroSandy Springs, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $30,000
  32. Moving in the SpiritAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $30,000
  33. Next Generation Men IncAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $30,000
  34. Raising Expectations IncAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $30,000
  35. Star-CMarietta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $30,000
  36. The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta IncAtlanta, GA

    To support learn4life of metro atlanta

    $30,000
  37. The Scholarship AcademyAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $30,000
  38. Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $28,054
  39. Amana Academy IncAlpharetta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $25,000
  40. Breakthrough AtlantaAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $25,000
  41. CDC FoundationAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $25,000
  42. Chris 180 IncAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $25,000
  43. City Springs Theatre CompanySandy Springs, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $25,000
  44. Heartbound MinistriesAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $25,000
  45. Lovett SchoolAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $25,000
  46. PROMISE686Norcross, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $25,000
  47. Soccer in the StreetsAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $25,000
  48. United Way of Greater AtlantaAtlanta, GA

    To support the literacy and justice for all initiative

    $25,000
  49. Vision to LearnLos Angeles, CA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $25,000
  50. Whitefoord Community ProgramAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $25,000
  51. Philanthropy SoutheastAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $20,920
  52. Andrew P Stewart CenterAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $20,000
  53. Atlanta BalletAtlanta, GA

    To support the centre for dance education

    $20,000
  54. Atlanta Music Project IncAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $20,000
  55. Bearings Bike Shop IncAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $20,000
  56. Close Ties Leadership ProgramAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $20,000
  57. Communities in School of Mariettacobb CountyMarietta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $20,000
  58. Emmaus HouseAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $20,000
  59. FCS Urban Ministries IncAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $20,000
  60. Forward Arts FoundationAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $20,000
  61. Friends of Greater Atlanta PrepAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $20,000
  62. Friends of Refugees IncClarkston, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $20,000
  63. Girls on the Run AtlantaAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $20,000
  64. Leap YearAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $20,000
  65. Leveling the Playing Field IncEast Point, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $20,000
  66. OdysseyAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $20,000
  67. Paint Love IncDecatur, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $20,000
  68. Reach for ExcellenceBrookhaven, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $20,000
  69. Reading & Math IncMinneapolis, MN

    To support georgia reading corps

    $20,000
  70. Reimagine AtlAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $20,000
  71. Synchronicity Performance GroupAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $20,000
  72. True Colors Theatre CompanyAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $20,000
  73. Veritas School of Social SciencesSandy Springs, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $20,000
  74. Voices for Georgia's ChildrenAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $20,000
  75. American RiversWashington, DC

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $15,000
  76. Ben Franklin AcademyAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $15,000
  77. Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement IncDuluth, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $15,000
  78. Georgia Partnership for Excellence in EducationAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $15,000
  79. Kate's ClubBrookhaven, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $15,000
  80. Stage DoorDunwoody, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $15,000
  81. Voices for Georgia's ChildrenAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $15,000
  82. 50CANWashington, DC

    To support georgiacan

    $10,000
  83. Atlanta Memorial Park ConservancyAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $10,000
  84. Atlanta-Fulton Public Library FoundationAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $10,000
  85. National Center for Family PhilanthropyWashington, DC

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $10,000
  86. National Council on Teacher QualityWashington, DC

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $10,000
  87. Parkinson's Foundation IncNew York, NY

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $10,000
  88. Pro Bono Partnership of AtlantaAtlanta, GA

    To support the mission of the recipient organization

    $10,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education25 grants $2,071,34159% of the total
  2. Arts and culture9 grants $325,0009% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking6 grants $255,9207% of the total
  4. Human services10 grants $240,0007% of the total
  5. Youth development5 grants $160,0005% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation3 grants $135,0004% of the total
  7. 7 other causes12 grants $330,0009% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Georgia79 grants $3,282,261
  2. Tennessee2 grants $1,000,000
  3. District of Columbia4 grants $45,000
  4. California1 grant $25,000
  5. Minnesota1 grant $20,000
  6. Florida1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Stephen S LanierTRUSTEE & CHAIR Hours 1Pay $2,000
  • V Whitson Lanier JrTRUSTEE & TREASURER Hours 1Pay $2,000
  • Liza Lanier JancikTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $2,000
  • P Alex Livingston IIITRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $2,000
  • Claudia M LivingstonTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $2,000
  • Thomas C Chubb IIITRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $2,000
  • Mark B RileyTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $2,000
  • E Jenner Wood IIITRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $2,000
  • Patricia E LummusEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $223,876

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