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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 61-1632105

The Lanier Theological Library Foundation

A private foundation in Houston, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 16 grants and $10.9 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
David Fleming
10940 W Sam Hoston Pkwy Ste 100
Houston, TX 77064
[email protected]
Form and materials
Contact foundation for application
Deadlines
N/A
Restrictions
College graduates with undergraduate degrees in Bible, theology or ministry, who have distinguished themselves both academically and practically through service and ministry in the local church and out in the community. -who are interested in- Pursuing a Ph.D. in Bible, theology or related church ministry, researching and writing on topics of particular interest to the Lanier Theological Library and Learning Center, with a view towards their work's impact on the Library, the church and our world for the Kingdom of Christ.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $10,899,357

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $191,925,019

  • Tax year 2023

    $5,161,981

    Grants listed
    20
    Assets, end of year
    $187,722,138

  • Tax year 2022

    $14,603,576

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $153,835,954

  • Tax year 2021

    $14,220,243

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $165,504,557

  • Tax year 2020

    $916,975

    Grants listed
    18
    Assets, end of year
    $25,361,496

  • Tax year 2019

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $17,591,951

  • Tax year 2018

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $14,924,851

Grants paid in 2024

16 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Lanier Theological Education FoundationYarnton, United Kingdom

    General operations

    $9,600,000
  2. Champion Forest Baptist ChurchHouston, TX

    General Operations

    $575,000
  3. Lipscomb UniversityNashville, TN

    General operations

    $425,147
  4. Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MO

    General operations

    $100,000
  5. Langham Partnership USA IncCave Creek, AZ

    General operations

    $46,710
  6. Hope Media GroupNew Caney, TX

    General operations

    $25,000
  7. Evangelia Education CroatiaArlington, TX

    General operations

    $22,000
  8. Palm Beach Atlantic UniversityWest Palm BCH, FL

    General operations

    $20,000
  9. Inspire WomenHouston, TX

    General operations

    $15,000
  10. George Whitfield CollegeMuizenberg, South Africa

    General operations

    $15,000
  11. CsajcoSuffern, NY

    General operations

    $12,500
  12. University of HoustonHouston, TX

    General operations

    $10,000
  13. CECEF (Central European Christian Education Fdn)Nashville, TN

    General operations

    $10,000
  14. Center for Study of New Testament ManuscriptsPlano, TX

    General operations

    $10,000
  15. Wycliffe Bible Translators IncOrlando, FL

    General operations

    $8,000
  16. Wisconsin Center for Christian Study IncWaukesha, WI

    General operations

    $5,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Religion3 grants $588,00076% of the total
  2. Youth development1 grant $100,00013% of the total
  3. Education2 grants $35,0005% of the total
  4. Arts and culture1 grant $25,0003% of the total
  5. Human services1 grant $12,5002% of the total
  6. Science and technology1 grant $10,0001% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas6 grants $657,000
  2. Tennessee2 grants $435,147
  3. Missouri1 grant $100,000
  4. Arizona1 grant $46,710
  5. Florida2 grants $28,000
  6. New York1 grant $12,500
  7. Wisconsin1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

12 people as filed

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

  • W Mark LanierPresident/Treasurer Hours 2Pay $0
  • Becky S LanierVice President/Secretary Hours 2Pay $0
  • Elizabeth G LanierAssistant Secretary/Treasurer Hours 1Pay $0
  • JT TheeDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Rachel LanierDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Rebecca LanierDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sarah LanierDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Drew DavisDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kevin D RobertsDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • David FlemingExecutive Director Hours 40Pay $330,104
  • Jack SparksDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • Daniel NavidDirector Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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