The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family Foundation is a private foundation in Thousand Oaks, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 133 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $310,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants133
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$310,000
- Assets$18.9 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
40% of its 2024 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 | $1.5 million | 131 | $20.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 133 | $18.9 million |
How to apply
The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family 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 The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to California. It also paid $11,815 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 53 | $669,790 |
| New York | 19 | $385,628 |
| Arizona | 4 | $204,900 |
| Florida | 5 | $43,206 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 7 | $18,125 |
| Virginia | 3 | $13,725 |
| District of Columbia | 11 | $12,525 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $9,250 |
| Texas | 4 | $8,650 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | Support jews | $310,000 |
| Turning Point USA | School education | $200,000 |
| Stand With Is | Supports israel | $160,000 |
| Impact Forum Foundation | Jewish causes | $117,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles | Helps the needy | $110,000 |
| Lange Foundation | Animal rescue | $80,700 |
| Ceders Sinai | Hospitals | $55,150 |
| Friends of the Idf | Emergency medical support for soldiers | $30,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Cure prostate cancer | $25,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | Emtemt's volunteer | $21,224 |
| Community Police Relations Foundation | Community police relations | $20,000 |
| Downtown Dog Rescue | Dog rescue | $20,000 |
| Opendor Media | Educational videos | $20,000 |
| Children's Burn Foundation | Helps burn victims | $19,125 |
| Moving Picture Institute | Films to educate freedom | $15,000 |
| Center for American Liberty | Legal aid | $13,500 |
| Whilshire Blvd Temple | Religious | $12,670 |
| Citizens Alliace Foundation | Voters education | $12,500 |
| Temple of the Arts | Religious | $8,550 |
| Women's Guild Cedars Sinai | Helps hospitals | $7,030 |
| Young Americans for Liberty | Education | $6,900 |
| Middle East Forum | Think tank | $6,750 |
| Akla | Jewish education | $5,000 |
| America First Legal Foundation | Government disclosure | $5,000 |
| Brothers and Sisters of Israel | Civilian recovery | $5,000 |
| Habithon Ism | Help soldiers | $5,000 |
| Magen Am | Train security guards to protect | $5,000 |
| Maglan Friends | Soldier charity | $5,000 |
| NAMI Westside la | Mental health | $5,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Mental health | $5,000 |
| Leadership Institute | Educates leaders | $4,000 |
| Music Center Blue Ribbon | Promoted music | $4,000 |
| Alliance College | Education | $3,000 |
| Citizen Journalism Foundation | Teaches journalism | $3,000 |
| Stop Antisemitism | Stopping antisemitism | $3,000 |
| Temple Sinai | Jewish education | $3,000 |
| Jinsa | Think tank | $2,500 |
| Lonely Paws | Dog rescue | $2,500 |
| The United West | Freedom and liberty | $2,500 |
| Friends of Eli | Childhood development | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence Post
- Sandra Post
- Bryan L Sanders
- Susan P Rizzo
Questions people ask
Does The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 133 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lawrence Post (President), Sandra Post (Secretary), Bryan L Sanders (Trustee) and Susan P Rizzo (Trustee).
What does The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.