Lorenzen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lorenzen Foundation is a private foundation in Paradise Valley, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $52,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$52,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $34,680 the year before.
36% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $54,000 | 14 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $34,680 | 11 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $52,000 | 11 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Lorenzen Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lorenzen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 7 | $39,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Arizona PBS | General | $10,000 |
| Casa Tau Pledge | General | $5,000 |
| Duke Eye Center | General | $5,000 |
| Duke University Annual FD Med School | General | $5,000 |
| Musical Instrument Museum | General | $5,000 |
| Phoenix Zoo | General | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA | General | $5,000 |
| Shemer Art Center & Museum | General | $4,000 |
| International Eye Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert F Lorenzen
- Lucy L Lorenzen
- Richard Lorenzen
- Allan Macdougall III
Questions people ask
Does Lorenzen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lorenzen Foundation give?
$52,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Lorenzen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert F Lorenzen (Trustee), Lucy L Lorenzen (Trustee), Richard Lorenzen (Trustee) and Allan Macdougall III (Trustee).
What does Lorenzen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.