Lay Family Foundation A Corporation
Preselected recipients only
Lay Family Foundation A Corporation is a private foundation in Warson Woods, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.4 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $175,000 and the largest $760,090. 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$4.4 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$175,000
- Largest grant$760,090
- Assets$26.1 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
21% 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 | $2.0 million | 17 | $27.3 million |
| 2024 | $4.4 million | 19 | $26.1 million |
How to apply
Lay Family Foundation A Corporation 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 Lay Family Foundation A Corporation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 18 | $4.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Today and Tomorrow Ed Fdn | Scholarship fund | $760,090 |
| Visitation Academy | General support | $600,600 |
| St Joseph Academy | General support | $454,600 |
| Bishop Dubourg High School | General support | $405,000 |
| Ursuline Academy | Scholarship fund | $401,200 |
| Cor Jesu Academy | General support | $400,900 |
| Notre Dame High School | Scholarship fund | $400,000 |
| De Smet Jesuit High School | Scholarship fund | $400,000 |
| St Louis University High School | Scholarship fund | $200,000 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank | General support | $175,000 |
| One Classroom | Scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| Lay Center Sculpture Park | Lay center for edu/arts endowment | $44,404 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Parish | General support | $6,000 |
| University of Mass-Boston | General support | $6,000 |
| Christ the King Grade School | General support | $3,500 |
| Rosati-Kain High School | General support | $2,100 |
| St Louis Science Center Foundation | General support | $1,250 |
| Chaminade College Prep School | General support | $300 |
| St Louis Art Museum Foundation | General support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- M Schwarz
- A J Lay
- V W Lay
Questions people ask
Does Lay Family Foundation A Corporation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lay Family Foundation A Corporation give?
$4.4 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $175,000.
Who runs Lay Family Foundation A Corporation?
Its 2024 filing lists M Schwarz (President/Se), A J Lay (Ceo/Chairman) and V W Lay (Director).
What does Lay Family Foundation A Corporation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.