Laural Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Laural Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $18.6 million in 84 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$18.6 million
- Number of grants84
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$89.1 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $11.4 million the year before.
43% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11.4 million | 58 | $79.7 million |
| 2024 | $18.6 million | 84 | $89.1 million |
How to apply
Laural 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 Laural Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 59 | $11.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $3.2 million |
| New York | 7 | $2.8 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Idaho | 3 | $137,500 |
| Washington | 2 | $130,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $75,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Park Foundation | Increased partnership between the national park foundation, national park service and park partners. | $1.0 million |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | Supporting american west water supply | $1.0 million |
| Nature Conservancy | Support for the point reyes conservation campaign | $1.0 million |
| New Venture Fund | Colorado river sustainability campaign | $1.0 million |
| Water Foundation | Support for the clean water campaign and general operating support | $1.0 million |
| Water Foundation | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Tides Foundation | General operating support for fast's mission to mitigate super pollutants | $500,000 |
| Parks California | Support the resources stewardship program | $500,000 |
| Watershed Solutions Network | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Land Trust Alliance Incorporated | Support for western division and general operations. | $500,000 |
| Tides Center | In support of mosaic's work developing infrastructure in the environmental field. | $500,000 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | Support for ferrini ranch | $500,000 |
| Sustainable Conservation | Support for communications and ceo search | $500,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | To support california's multibenefit land repurposing program | $500,000 |
| Watershed Solutions Network | General operating support | $500,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | Supporting audubon california's wingpower challenge and important conservation projects across california | $500,000 |
| One Earth Philanthropy | Support for the development of the vibrant data labs climate finance tracker version 2.0 | $500,000 |
| Save the Redwoods League | Support for the 'o rew redwoods gateway project | $400,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Support for strategic planning | $387,500 |
| Parks California | In support of capacity building, including further development of infrastructure, communications and outreach, as well as to provide general operating support | $330,000 |
| Naturebridge | Support for the acquisition of a home in el portal to accommodate seven yosemite educators | $275,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | To support strategic planning | $250,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | To support climate nexus' water hub | $250,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation | To support the george g. Schultz future leaders scholarship fund. | $250,000 |
| Thacher School Inc | To help fund the purchase of the house adjacent to the school property | $250,000 |
| National Disaster Search Dog Foundation Inc | Support the installation of solar panels on training center, replenish the endowment. | $250,000 |
| John Muir Land Trust | Support franklin ridge expansion and hoover ranch campaigns. | $250,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Water conservation program | $250,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | The rabinovici discretionary fund | $250,000 |
| Regents of the University of California at Berkeley | To support clee/project climate in expanding its staff and programs while maintaining focus on moving the most promising climate solutions. | $250,000 |
| California Environmental Voters Education Fund | Staff capacity building and ambassadors program | $250,000 |
| Center for Climate and Energy Solution | Climate resilient communities accelerator initiative | $250,000 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University | Stanford doerr school of sustainability - the anonymous fund for the fresh water initiative | $250,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | To support strategic planning | $250,000 |
| Parks California | Underwrite efforts to build fundraising capacity | $240,000 |
| Naturebridge | In support of efforts to recruit and retain talent, increase technology efficiency, and strengthen board function and governance | $150,000 |
| Four Winds Inc | Support the sky & sea campaign and the building of a new dock and lodge. | $125,000 |
| Save the Redwoods League | Support forever forest: the campaign for the redwoods | $125,000 |
| Idaho Conservation League Inc | Support restoration of salmon populations in the snake river | $125,000 |
| California Environmental Voters Education Fund | Support operational efficiency and provide leadership training for ca envirovoters staff | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lauren B Dachs
- Alan M Dachs
- Margaret Fong
- Erin Wilms
- Susan Warburg
Questions people ask
Does Laural Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Laural Foundation give?
$18.6 million in tax year 2024, across 84 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Laural Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lauren B Dachs (President/Director), Alan M Dachs (Vice President/Director), Margaret Fong (Director) and Erin Wilms (Secretary/Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Laural Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and animals.