Lawrence Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lawrence Family Foundation is a private foundation in Holden, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.9 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $1.4 million. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$14.8 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $379,985 the year before.
52% of its 2025 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 | $362,750 | 31 | $15.5 million |
| 2024 | $379,985 | 27 | $6.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.9 million | 27 | $14.8 million |
How to apply
Lawrence 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 Lawrence Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 26 | $1.9 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor Region YMCA | General | $1.4 million |
| Downeast YMCA | General | $123,573 |
| Camp Capella | General | $100,000 |
| Northern Light Emmc Foundation | General | $85,000 |
| Grange Grappler Club | General | $40,000 |
| The Bay School | General | $25,000 |
| Friendship Cottage | General | $25,000 |
| Good Shepard Food Bank | General | $20,000 |
| Red Cross | General | $20,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | General | $8,500 |
| Blue Hill Library | General | $5,000 |
| Bangor Area Homeless Shelter | General | $5,000 |
| Hospice of Hancock County | General | $3,000 |
| Downeast Wood Bank | General | $2,000 |
| Cottontail Cottage Farm Sanctuary | General | $2,000 |
| Bangor Humane Society | General | $1,800 |
| United Way | General | $1,500 |
| Blue Hill Heritage Trust | Bridges project | $1,000 |
| Town of Holden | General | $1,000 |
| Maine Grocers & Food Producers Assn | General | $1,000 |
| Peninsula Ambulance Corp | General | $1,000 |
| Maine Coast Animal Rescue | General | $1,000 |
| Kennebec Valley YMCA | General | $1,000 |
| Ark Animal Shelter | General | $1,000 |
| Holden Land Trust | General | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital | General | $750 |
| New Surry Theatre | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Claustin Lawrence
- Belinda Lawrence
- Brandon Lawrence
- Dustin Lawrence
Questions people ask
Does Lawrence Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lawrence Family Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Lawrence Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Claustin Lawrence (President), Belinda Lawrence (Vice President), Brandon Lawrence (Board Member) and Dustin Lawrence (Board Member).
What does Lawrence Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and food and hunger.