Cynthia C and Seth W Lawry Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cynthia C and Seth W Lawry Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wellesley, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $665,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $125,000. 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$665,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $339,000 the year before.
56% 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 | $339,000 | 7 | $7.4 million |
| 2024 | $665,000 | 14 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
Cynthia C and Seth W Lawry 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 Cynthia C and Seth W Lawry Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 6 | $240,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $225,000 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colby College | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Duke University | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Stanford University | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Colby College | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Vital CXNS | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Colby College | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| WGBH Educational Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Maine Film and Video Association | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Colby College | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of Belgrade Lakes Village | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Seth W Lawry
- Cynthia C Lawry
Questions people ask
Does Cynthia C and Seth W Lawry Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cynthia C and Seth W Lawry Family Foundation give?
$665,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs Cynthia C and Seth W Lawry Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Seth W Lawry (Trustee) and Cynthia C Lawry (Trustee).
What does Cynthia C and Seth W Lawry Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.