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The Lawrence Foundation is a private trust based in ORIENT, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1977. The principal officer is 33hertz Herson. It holds total assets of $76.5M. Annual income is reported at $15.6M. Total assets have grown from $1.1M in 2010 to $76.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, The Lawrence Foundation has made 339 grants totaling $14.6M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $3.5M and $7.5M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $7.5M distributed across 176 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $105K, with an average award of $43K. The foundation has supported 128 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, District of Columbia, California, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$42K
Largest Grant
$105K
Based on 84 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Lawrence Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 339 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DC, CA.
The Lawrence Foundation has distributed a total of $14.6M across 339 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $43K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $105K.
The Lawrence Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Lawrence Foundation is headquartered in ORIENT, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Bernstein | TRUSTEE/EXEC DIRECTOR | $211K | $28K | $239K |
| Audrey Bernstein | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | $74K | $11K | $85K |
| Laura J Bernstein | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$76.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$76.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
339
Total Giving
$14.6M
Average Grant
$43K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
128
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project HopeFOR HEALTH PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Bowery Residents' Committee (Brc)FOR HOUSING PURPOSES | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Breaking GroundFOR HOUSING PURPOSES | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Breakthrough New YorkFOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Coalition For The HomelessFOR HOUSING PROGRAMS | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Arbor Rising (Formerly Arbor Brothers)FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Urban PathwaysFOR HOUSING PROGRAMS | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Sparkyouth NycFOR EDUCATION PURPOSES | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Broadway Housing Communities Inc (Bhc)FOR HOUSING PURPOSES | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Mount Sinai Adolescent Health CenterFOR HEALTH PURPOSES | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Neighbors Link CorpFOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES | Mount Kisco, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Lawyers For ChildrenFOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES | New York, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| Go ProjectFOR EDUCATION PURPOSES | New York, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| ExaltFOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT / JOB TRAINING PURPOSES | New York, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| Green City ForceFOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT / JOB TRAINING PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| Peer Health ExchangeFOR HEALTH PURPOSES | New York, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| Cooperate Inc (Coop)FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT / JOB TRAINING PURPOSES | San Francisco, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Just The PillFOR HEALTH PURPOSES | Saint Paul, MN | $75K | 2023 |
| One GoalFOR EDUCATION PURPOSES | New York, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| Hope ProgramFOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT / JOB TRAINING PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| Montefiore (Bronx Health Collective)FOR HEALTH PURPOSES | Bronx, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| New Israel Fund (Nif)FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | Philadelphia, PA | $70K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders UsaFOR HEALTH PURPOSES | New York, NY | $65K | 2023 |
| Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute (Phi)FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT / JOB TRAINING PURPOSES | Bronx, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| York Street ProjectFOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES | Jersey City, NJ | $50K | 2023 |
| Afya FoundationFOR HEALTH PURPOSES | Yonkers, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Ascendus (Formerly Accion)FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Behind The Book IncFOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Bloomingdale Family ProgramFOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (Bwi)FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT / JOB TRAINING PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Center For Alternative Sentencing And Employment Services Inc (Cases)FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Choice Global Institute Of Healing And Education IncFOR HEALTH PURPOSES | Jamaica, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Center For Advocacy Support And TransformationFOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES | Southold, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Brady Center To Prevent Gun ViolenceFOR HEALTH PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Emma'S TorchFOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT / JOB TRAINING PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Feminist Women'S Health CenterFOR HEALTH PURPOSES | Atlanta, GA | $50K | 2023 |
| Island Harvest Food BankFOR FOOD INSECURITY | Melville, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Literacy Inc (Linc)FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Marcy Lab SchoolFOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT /JOB TRAINING PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Memphis Center For Reproductive HealthFOR HEALTH PURPOSES | Memphis, TN | $50K | 2023 |
| Grace InstituteFOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT / JOB TRAINING PURPOSES | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| National Network Of Abortion FundsFOR HEALTH PURPOSES | Beaverton, OR | $50K | 2023 |
| Per ScholasFOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT / JOB TRAINING PURPOSES | Bronx, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Lift IncFOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES | Bronx, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (Nyscadv)FOR HEALTH PURPOSES | Albany, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Marriot Foundation (Bridges From School To Work)FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT /JOB TRAINING PURPOSES | Bethesda, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Bottomless ClosetFOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/ JOB TRAINING PURPOSES | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Aclu (Foundation)FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Citizens Crime Commission Of New York CityFOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Children'S Health FundFOR HEALTH PURPOSES | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |