Lawrence Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Lawrence Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Lawrence, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $160,333 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$160,333
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was up from $138,541 the year before.
88% 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 | $138,541 | 16 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $160,333 | 11 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lynn Gettenberg 388 Kenridge Road, Lawrence, NY 11559 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (512) 295-5350 |
| What to submit | Letters of recommendations and descriptions of activities |
What Lawrence Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $130,333 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Religious | $35,000 |
| Charitable Recpients 1500 or Less | Religious | $29,558 |
| Individual | Religious | $25,000 |
| Individual | Religious | $25,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Religious | $25,000 |
| Chesed Fund | Religious | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Netiv Aryeh | Educational | $5,000 |
| Charidy Foundation | Religious | $4,000 |
| New York Medical College | Educational | $3,000 |
| Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst | Religious | $1,975 |
| Nezer Yisroel Inc | Religious | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Gary Gettenberg
- Lynn Gettenberg
Questions people ask
Does Lawrence Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lawrence Charitable Foundation give?
$160,333 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Lawrence Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gary Gettenberg (Trustee) and Lynn Gettenberg (Trustee).
What does Lawrence Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.