The Lanier Family Foundation concentrates its giving locally in Huntsville, with a clear priority on healthcare institutions and programs and a secondary interest in anti-poverty/community services. Most dollars go to the regional hospital system, but the foundation also supports local biomedical research and neighborhood-level poverty prevention. Grants are few in number but meaningful in size relative to the overall portfolio, and the foundation makes repeat commitments to core local partners.
Lanier Family Foundation’s giving is anchored by repeated support for Huntsville Hospital Foundation, including $25,000 in 2023 and $20,000 in 2024 for health care programs. That hospital-centered pattern sits alongside a smaller set of grants for local partners working in poverty prevention, biomedical capacity, and family support. The foundation’s recent record shows a portfolio built around direct service, with awards that are meaningful relative to its annual grant volume of $110,500 and total assets of $1,046,523. The foundation also returned to Village of Promise for poverty-prevention work in Huntsville, and it continued support for Hudson Alpha Foundation for health care programs tied to local research capacity. These recurring commitments suggest a funder that stays with a short list of institutions rather than spreading dollars widely. In the same recent grant list, it added smaller awards for arts, foster care, wildlife preservation, and child advocacy, but the clearest throughline is support for health-related services and neighborhood-level needs in the communities where it gives most often.
Healthcare delivery is the clearest area of focus. Lanier Family Foundation gave $25,000 in 2023 and $20,000 in 2024 to Huntsville Hospital Foundation for health care programs, plus $7,500 in 2023 and $5,000 in 2024 to Hudson Alpha Foundation for health care programs. Beyond health systems, the foundation supports prevention-oriented community work. It gave $13,500 in 2023 and $3,500 in 2024 to Village of Promise for funding to prevent poverty, and $1,000 in 2023 to Lincoln Village Ministries for education and housing. Its grant list also includes direct support for specific populations. Awards went to The Arc of Indian River County for developmental disabilities, Heals Foundation for child autism, and Kids to Love Foundation for foster care. Smaller grants also supported mental health services, humane treatment of animals, and local arts.
Typical grants are modest but consistent: the 25th percentile is $1,000, the median is $3,000, and the 75th percentile is $3,500. The foundation’s recent giving shows repeat support to the same organizations across 2023 and 2024, especially for health care, poverty prevention, and local community services. That pattern points to relationship-based funding rather than one-off awards. It is a family foundation, gives regionally, and does not fund individuals. The grants shown are project- or program-oriented, with support directed to specific services rather than broad, unrestricted awards.
$50K
$1.2M
$137K
$66K
Most grants fall between $1K and $4K, with a median of $3K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$3K
75th Percentile
$4K
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Concentrated, local-focused giving with few but relatively large grants; repeat funding to a core hospital grantee and targeted support for select community organizations.
Notable grantees: Huntsville Hospital Foundation, HudsonAlpha Foundation, Village of Promise
Most grants in the recent list went to Alabama recipients, including Huntsville organizations such as Huntsville Hospital Foundation, Village of Promise, Hudson Alpha Foundation, Arts Huntsville, The Land Trust of North Alabama, Kids to Love Foundation, Lincoln Village Ministries, and Court Appointed Juvenile Advocates. Florida is the top state by grant count, with multiple awards in Vero Beach, West Palm Beach, and Ponte Vedra Beach. All recent grants shown were made in the United States.
The foundation’s recent grants center on health care programs, poverty prevention, and support for specific populations. Examples include health care grants to Huntsville Hospital Foundation and Hudson Alpha Foundation, poverty-prevention support for Village of Promise, and targeted awards for developmental disabilities, autism, foster care, mental health, animal welfare, and local arts.
Yes. The recent grant list shows repeat awards across 2023 and 2024 to several recipients, including Huntsville Hospital Foundation, Village of Promise, Hudson Alpha Foundation, The Arc of Indian River County, Mental Health Association in Indian River County, Humane Society of Vero Beach, Heals Foundation, Arts Huntsville, The Land Trust of North Alabama, and Kids to Love Foundation.
The grant-size distribution is centered on small awards: the 25th percentile is $1,000, the median is $3,000, and the 75th percentile is $3,500. The list also includes larger program grants such as $25,000 and $20,000 for health care programs.
Its recent grants are concentrated in Alabama and Florida. Alabama recipients include many Huntsville-based organizations, while Florida recipients appear in Vero Beach, West Palm Beach, and Ponte Vedra Beach. The country distribution in the recent list is entirely U.S.-based.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $21,500 | 2026 | SUPPORTS HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS |
| HUDSON ALPHA FOUNDATION | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $7,500 | 2026 | SUPPORTS HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS |
| VILLAGE OF PROMISE | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $3,500 | 2026 | SUPPORTS FUNDING TO PREVENT POVERTY |
| NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR EATING DISORD | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $3,000 | 2026 | SUPPORTS EATING DISORDERS |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF VERO BEACH | VERO BEACH, FL | $3,000 | 2026 | SUPPORTS HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS |
| THE ARC OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY | VERO BEACH, FL | $3,000 | 2026 | HELPING DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED |
| MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY | VERO BEACH, FL | $3,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH |
| HEALS FOUNDATION | PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL | $2,000 | 2026 | SUPPORTS CHILD AUTISM |
| ARTS HUNTSVILLE | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORTING THE LOCAL ARTS |
| KIDS TO LOVE FOUNDATION | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $1,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT FOSTER CARE |
| THE LAND TRUST OF NORTH ALABAMA | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORTS PRESERVATION OF WILDLIFE |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $500 | 2026 | SUPPORTS THE YOUTH |
| HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $30,000 | 2025 | SUPPORTS HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS |
| HUDSON ALPHA FOUNDATION | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $7,500 | 2025 | SUPPORTS HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS |
| VILLAGE OF PROMISE | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $3,500 | 2025 | SUPPORTS FUNDING TO PREVENT POVERTY |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF VERO BEACH | VERO BEACH, FL | $3,000 | 2025 | SUPPORTS HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS |
| THE ARC OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY | VERO BEACH, FL | $3,000 | 2025 | HELPING DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED |
| MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY | VERO BEACH, FL | $3,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH |
| NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR EATING DISORD | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $3,000 | 2025 | SUPPORTS EATING DISORDERS |
| HEALS FOUNDATION | PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL | $2,000 | 2025 | SUPPORTS CHILD AUTISM |
| KIDS TO LOVE FOUNDATION | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $1,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT FOSTER CARE |
| ARTS HUNTSVILLE | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $1,000 | 2025 | SUPPORTING THE LOCAL ARTS |
| THE LAND TRUST OF NORTH ALABAMA | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $1,000 | 2025 | SUPPORTS PRESERVATION OF WILDLIFE |
| COURT APPOINTED JUVENILE ADVOCATES | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $500 | 2025 | SUPPORTING CHILDREN IN COURT |
| HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $20,000 | 2024 | SUPPORTS HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS |
| HUDSON ALPHA FOUNDATION | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $5,000 | 2024 | SUPPORTS HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS |
| VILLAGE OF PROMISE | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $3,500 | 2024 | SUPPORTS FUNDING TO PREVENT POVERTY |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF VERO BEACH | VERO BEACH, FL | $3,000 | 2024 | SUPPORTS HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS |
| THE ARC OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY | VERO BEACH, FL | $3,000 | 2024 | HELPING DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED |
| MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY | VERO BEACH, FL | $3,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH |
| NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR EATING DISORD | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $3,000 | 2024 | SUPPORTS EATING DISORDERS |
| HEALS FOUNDATION | PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL | $2,000 | 2024 | SUPPORTS CHILD AUTISM |
| ARTS HUNTSVILLE | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $1,000 | 2024 | SUPPORTING THE LOCAL ARTS |
| THE LAND TRUST OF NORTH ALABAMA | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $1,000 | 2024 | SUPPORTS PRESERVATION OF WILDLIFE |
| KIDS TO LOVE FOUNDATION | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $1,000 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT FOSTER CARE |
| COURT APPOINTED JUVENILE ADVOCATES | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $500 | 2024 | SUPPORTING CHILDREN IN COURT |
| HUNTSVILLE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $25,000 | 2023 | SUPPORTS HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS |
| VILLAGE OF PROMISE | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $13,500 | 2023 | SUPPORTS FUNDING TO PREVENT POVERTY |
| HUDSON ALPHA FOUNDATION | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $7,500 | 2023 | SUPPORTS HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS |
| NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR EATING DISORD | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $3,500 | 2023 | SUPPORTS EATING DISORDERS |
| THE ARC OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY | VERO BEACH, FL | $3,000 | 2023 | HELPING DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF VERO BEACH | VERO BEACH, FL | $3,000 | 2023 | SUPPORTS HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS |
| MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY | VERO BEACH, FL | $3,000 | 2023 | SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH |
| HEALS FOUNDATION | PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL | $2,000 | 2023 | SUPPORTS CHILD AUTISM |
| LINCOLN VILLAGE MINISTRIES | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $1,000 | 2023 | SUPPORTS EDUCATION AND HOUSING |
| ARTS HUNTSVILLE | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $1,000 | 2023 | SUPPORTING THE LOCAL ARTS |
| THE LAND TRUST OF NORTH ALABAMA | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $1,000 | 2023 | SUPPORTS PRESERVATION OF WILDLIFE |
| KIDS TO LOVE FOUNDATION | HUNTSVILLE, AL | $1,000 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT FOSTER CARE |
VILLAGE OF PROMISE
$3,500SUPPORTS FUNDING TO PREVENT POVERTY
HUMANE SOCIETY OF VERO BEACH
$3,000SUPPORTS HUMANE TREATMENT OF ANIMALS
HELPING DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
HEALS FOUNDATION
$2,000SUPPORTS CHILD AUTISM
ARTS HUNTSVILLE
$1,000SUPPORTING THE LOCAL ARTS
VILLAGE OF PROMISE
$3,500SUPPORTS FUNDING TO PREVENT POVERTY
HEALS FOUNDATION
$2,000SUPPORTS CHILD AUTISM
KIDS TO LOVE FOUNDATION
$1,000TO SUPPORT FOSTER CARE
ARTS HUNTSVILLE
$1,000SUPPORTING THE LOCAL ARTS
COURT APPOINTED JUVENILE ADVOCATES
$500SUPPORTING CHILDREN IN COURT
VILLAGE OF PROMISE
$3,500SUPPORTS FUNDING TO PREVENT POVERTY
HEALS FOUNDATION
$2,000SUPPORTS CHILD AUTISM
ARTS HUNTSVILLE
$1,000SUPPORTING THE LOCAL ARTS
KIDS TO LOVE FOUNDATION
$1,000TO SUPPORT FOSTER CARE
COURT APPOINTED JUVENILE ADVOCATES
$500SUPPORTING CHILDREN IN COURT
VILLAGE OF PROMISE
$13,500SUPPORTS FUNDING TO PREVENT POVERTY
HEALS FOUNDATION
$2,000SUPPORTS CHILD AUTISM
LINCOLN VILLAGE MINISTRIES
$1,000SUPPORTS EDUCATION AND HOUSING
ARTS HUNTSVILLE
$1,000SUPPORTING THE LOCAL ARTS
KIDS TO LOVE FOUNDATION
$1,000TO SUPPORT FOSTER CARE