Private foundation · Houston, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Lanier Theological Library Foundation
In 2024 it gave 2 grants worth $435,147 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $10,000 to $425,147.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $435,147
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $10,000 to $425,147 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $217,573, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 14 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2021–2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $10.9 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.9M | $435K | 2 |
| 2023 | $5.2M | $430K | 2 |
| 2021 | $14.2M | $446K | 2 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- David Fleming · Houston · david.fleming@lanierfoundation.org
- What to send
- Contact foundation for application
- Limits
- 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.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- W Mark LanierPresident/treasurer
- Becky S LanierVice president/secretary
- Elizabeth G LanierAssistant secretary/treasurer
- Jt TheeDirector
- Rachel LanierDirector
- Rebecca LanierDirector
- Sarah LanierDirector
- Drew DavisDirector
- Kevin D RobertsDirector
- David FlemingExecutive director
- Jack SparksDirector
- Daniel NavidDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipscomb University | Nashville, Davidson County | General operations | $425K |
| Cecef (central European Christian Education Fdn) | Nashville, Davidson County | General operations | $10K |
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