Lanterman Family Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Lanterman Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education — including entrepreneurship — and health. It also earmarks funds for other causes like arts and culture.

IP TAKE: The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities.

PROFILE: Established in 1997, the Lanterman Family Foundation was founded by businessman A. Kirk Lanterman and his wife Janet. Kirk was chairman of Holland America Line. The foundation does not maintain a website, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. According to tax filings, the Lanterman Family Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to education — including entrepreneurship — and health. It also earmarks funds for other causes like arts and culture.

The Lantermans are heavily involved with University of Mary in North Dakota. While Lanterman did not attend the school, he graduated from Bismarck High School in 1950. The institution is home to the A. Kirk Lanterman Financial Center in the Tharaldson School of Business. The Lantermans also supported a financial center at the University of North Dakota.

Important Grant Details:

Grants range from $15 to $50,259. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away around $272,000. Past grantees include Riverview Education Foundation; Old Dog Haven; Northwest Maritime Center; and University of Washington’s Jones + Foster Accelerator Program, which helps with startups.

The foundation keeps a low profile and does not accept unsolicited proposals.

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CONTACT:

Lanterman Foundation
221 1st Ave. West, 108
Seattle, WA 98119