The Lange Family Foundation concentrates sizable, targeted gifts to a small set of institutions, prioritizing private education (K–12 and higher education endowments) alongside youth health and military family support. They favor capital and endowment-style investments and make repeat multi-year grants to a handful of beneficiaries rather than many small awards. The mix suggests a preference for long-term institutional sustainability (school capital/endowment) while also supporting direct-service charities for children and veterans’ families.
Lange Family Foundation’s grantmaking shows a clear preference for multi-year institutional support, with repeated $125,000 capital campaign gifts to Casady School in Oklahoma City and $100,000 endowment gifts to the University of Wyoming in Laramie. Those awards point to a funder that backs long-term capacity rather than one-time project bursts. The same pattern appears in other recurring relationships: the foundation returned to Diabetic Youth Foundation in Concord and Special Operations Warrior Foundation in Tampa across multiple years, and it also supported Moraga Education Foundation and Appalachian Ballet Company more than once. Its portfolio is not limited to education, but education sits at the center of the largest awards, especially private K–12 and higher education. Around that core, the foundation also funds children’s health, aid to survivors connected with military special operations families, and selected community organizations. The recent-grants record suggests a small set of carefully chosen beneficiaries receiving sizable checks over time, often tied to capital, endowment, general fund, or program-expense needs.
In private K–12 and school infrastructure, the foundation gave $125,000 in each of 2023, 2024, and 2025 to Casady School for a capital campaign. It also supported Quemado Independent School District with $50,000 in 2023 and 2024, and $35,000 in 2025 for experiential learning. Higher education appears through a $100,000 grant to the University of Wyoming for its endowment fund in 2025, after similar awards in prior years. Outside education, health and family support are visible in several named grants. The foundation gave $100,000 in 2025 and $90,000 in 2024 to Diabetic Youth Foundation for general fund support. It also backed Special Operations Warrior Foundation with $90,000 in 2024 and $50,000 in both 2023 and 2025 for aid to survivors. Community-based giving also includes $50,000 and $25,000 grants to The Love Kitchen for food pantry and general fund support.
Typical grant size sits at $17,500 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile, while the recent record also includes several six-figure gifts. The foundation repeatedly supports the same organizations across multiple years, especially in education and family-support areas, rather than dispersing many one-off awards. The pattern suggests an institutional grantmaker: capital campaign funding, endowment funding, general fund support, and project-specific support all appear in the record. It does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments.
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$885K
Most grants fall between $18K and $50K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$18K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$50K
About 13% of grants go to recipients in NM.
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Concentrated giving: a small number of large grants (several six-figure awards) with repeat payments to the same organizations, focused on capital/endowment and institutional sustainability rather than numerous small operational grants.
Notable grantees: Casady School, University of Wyoming, Diabetic Youth Foundation, Special Operations Warrior Foundation
The grants are national in scope, with every listed recipient in the United States. Oklahoma is the top state by grant count, driven in part by Oklahoma City and multiple awards to organizations in the state. Other repeated recipient locations include Laramie, Wyoming; Concord, California; Tampa, Florida; Maryville and Knoxville, Tennessee; and several New Mexico recipients such as Quemado, Albuquerque, and Ute Park. Recipients also appear in Alaska, including Anchorage and Sitka.
The clearest pattern is education-centered institutional support: private K–12 school capital campaigns, university endowments, and school-related general fund or experiential-learning grants. The foundation also funds children’s health, food assistance, teacher support, conservation, and aid to survivors connected with military special operations families.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Casady School, University of Wyoming, Diabetic Youth Foundation, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Moraga Education Foundation, Appalachian Ballet Company, Quemado Independent School District, The Love Kitchen, and Enchanted Circle Trout Unlimited.
The reported distribution centers on $17,500 at the 25th percentile, a $25,000 median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent-grants list also includes larger awards, including $90,000, $100,000, and $125,000 gifts.
Oklahoma receives the most grants, even though the foundation’s headquarters are in Maryville, Tennessee. Tennessee recipients account for 11% of grants, and other frequently appearing states include California, New Mexico, Florida, Wyoming, and Alaska.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals, according to the provided data.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASADY SCHOOL | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $125,000 | 2025 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN |
| UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING | LARAMIE, WY | $100,000 | 2025 | ENDOWMENT FUND |
| DIABETIC YOUTH FOUNDATION | CONCORD, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| THE LOVE KITCHEN | KNOXVILLE, TN | $50,000 | 2025 | FOOD PANTRY/GENERAL FUND |
| MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION | MORAGA, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FDN | TAMPA, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | AID TO SURVIVORS |
| APPALACHIAN BALLET COMPANY | MARYVILLE, TN | $50,000 | 2025 | PRODUCTION EXPENSES |
| QUEMADO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | QUEMADO, NM | $35,000 | 2025 | EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING |
| GOLDEN APPLE FND OF NEW MEXICO | ALBUEQUERQUE, NM | $30,000 | 2025 | TEACHER SUPPORT |
| XENOPHON THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER | ORINDA, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| ANCHORAGE MUSEUM | ANCHORAGE, AK | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| ALASKA RAPTOR CENTER | SITKA, AK | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| SAMARITAN'S PURSE | BOONE, NC | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NE TN | KINGSPORT, TN | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| ENCHANTED CIRCLE TROUT UNLIMITED | UTE PARK, NM | $25,000 | 2025 | CONSERVATION |
| MORENO VALLEY ANGELS | ANGEL FIRE, NM | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| FRIENDS OF EAGLE NEST LIBRARY | EAGLE NEST, NM | $18,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| TAX-AID | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | LOW INCOME TAX CLINICS |
| MANNA FOOD BANK | MILLS RIVER, NC | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL FUND |
| ABELINE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY | ABELINE, TX | $5,000 | 2025 | TEACHER EDUCATION SUPPORT |
| CASADY SCHOOL | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $125,000 | 2024 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN |
| UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING | LARAMIE, WY | $100,000 | 2024 | ENDOWMENT FUND |
| DIABETIC YOUTH FOUNDATION | CONCORD, CA | $90,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FDN | TAMPA, FL | $90,000 | 2024 | AID TO SURVIVORS |
| QUEMADO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | QUEMADO, NM | $50,000 | 2024 | EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING |
| MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION | MORAGA, CA | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| APPALACHIAN BALLET COMPANY | MARYVILLE, TN | $45,000 | 2024 | PRODUCTION EXPENSES |
| THE LOVE KITCHEN | KNOXVILLE, TN | $25,000 | 2024 | FOOD PANTRY/GENERAL FUND |
| TAX-AID | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $25,000 | 2024 | LOW INCOME TAX CLINICS |
| ALASKA RAPTOR CENTER | SITKA, AK | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| ENCHANTED CIRCLE TROUT UNLIMITED | UTE PARK, NM | $25,000 | 2024 | CONSERVATION |
| ANCHORAGE MUSEUM | ANCHORAGE, AK | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| XENOPHON THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER | ORINDA, CA | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| FRIENDS OF EAGLE NEST LIBRARY | EAGLE NEST, NM | $15,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| CIMARRON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | CIMMARON, NM | $15,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| GOLDEN APPLE FND OF NEW MEXICO | ALBUEQUERQUE, NM | $15,000 | 2024 | TEACHER SUPPORT |
| CHASE FOUNDATION | CIMARRON, NM | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL FUND |
| CASADY SCHOOL | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $125,000 | 2023 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN |
| UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING | LARAMIE, WY | $100,000 | 2023 | ENDOWMENT FUND |
| DIABETIC YOUTH FOUNDATION | CONCORD, CA | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL FUND |
| QUEMADO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | QUEMADO, NM | $50,000 | 2023 | EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING |
| SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FDN | TAMPA, FL | $50,000 | 2023 | AID TO SURVIVORS |
| MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION | MORAGA, CA | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL FUND |
| APPALACHIAN BALLET COMPANY | MARYVILLE, TN | $35,000 | 2023 | PRODUCTION EXPENSES |
| XENOPHON THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER | ORINDA, CA | $25,000 | 2023 | GENERAL FUND |
| THE LOVE KITCHEN | KNOXVILLE, TN | $25,000 | 2023 | FOOD PANTRY/GENERAL FUND |
| CHASE FOUNDATION | CIMARRON, NM | $20,000 | 2023 | GENERAL FUND |
| GOLDEN APPLE FDN OF NEW MEXICO | ALBUERQUERQUE, NM | $20,000 | 2023 | TEACHER SUPPORT |
| ANCHORAGE MUSEUM | ANCHORAGE, AK | $20,000 | 2023 | GENERAL FUND |
| ALASKA RAPTOR CENTER | SITKA, AK | $20,000 | 2023 | GENERAL FUND |
CASADY SCHOOL
$125,000CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
$100,000ENDOWMENT FUND
THE LOVE KITCHEN
$50,000FOOD PANTRY/GENERAL FUND
SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FDN
$50,000AID TO SURVIVORS
APPALACHIAN BALLET COMPANY
$50,000PRODUCTION EXPENSES
QUEMADO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
$35,000EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
GOLDEN APPLE FND OF NEW MEXICO
$30,000TEACHER SUPPORT
XENOPHON THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER
$25,000GENERAL FUND
ANCHORAGE MUSEUM
$25,000GENERAL FUND
ALASKA RAPTOR CENTER
$25,000GENERAL FUND
ENCHANTED CIRCLE TROUT UNLIMITED
$25,000CONSERVATION
MORENO VALLEY ANGELS
$25,000GENERAL FUND
FRIENDS OF EAGLE NEST LIBRARY
$18,000GENERAL FUND
ABELINE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
$5,000TEACHER EDUCATION SUPPORT
CASADY SCHOOL
$125,000CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
$100,000ENDOWMENT FUND
DIABETIC YOUTH FOUNDATION
$90,000GENERAL FUND
SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FDN
$90,000AID TO SURVIVORS
QUEMADO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
$50,000EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$50,000GENERAL FUND
APPALACHIAN BALLET COMPANY
$45,000PRODUCTION EXPENSES
THE LOVE KITCHEN
$25,000FOOD PANTRY/GENERAL FUND
ALASKA RAPTOR CENTER
$25,000GENERAL FUND
ENCHANTED CIRCLE TROUT UNLIMITED
$25,000CONSERVATION
ANCHORAGE MUSEUM
$25,000GENERAL FUND
XENOPHON THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER
$25,000GENERAL FUND
FRIENDS OF EAGLE NEST LIBRARY
$15,000GENERAL FUND
CIMARRON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
$15,000GENERAL FUND
GOLDEN APPLE FND OF NEW MEXICO
$15,000TEACHER SUPPORT
CHASE FOUNDATION
$5,000GENERAL FUND
CASADY SCHOOL
$125,000CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING
$100,000ENDOWMENT FUND
QUEMADO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
$50,000EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
SPECIAL OPERATIONS WARRIOR FDN
$50,000AID TO SURVIVORS
MORAGA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$50,000GENERAL FUND
APPALACHIAN BALLET COMPANY
$35,000PRODUCTION EXPENSES
XENOPHON THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER
$25,000GENERAL FUND
THE LOVE KITCHEN
$25,000FOOD PANTRY/GENERAL FUND
CHASE FOUNDATION
$20,000GENERAL FUND
GOLDEN APPLE FDN OF NEW MEXICO
$20,000TEACHER SUPPORT
ANCHORAGE MUSEUM
$20,000GENERAL FUND
ALASKA RAPTOR CENTER
$20,000GENERAL FUND