The Lawrence Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lawrence Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.5 million in 69 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$3.5 million
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$91.9 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.5 million the year before.
22% 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 | $3.5 million | 78 | $89.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.5 million | 69 | $91.9 million |
How to apply
The Lawrence 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 Lawrence Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 60 | $3.0 million |
| California | 2 | $325,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $57,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | For community development purposes | $250,000 |
| Arbor Rising ( Formerly Arbor Brothers) | For community development purposes | $100,000 |
| Bowery Residents' Committee (BRC) | For housing purposes | $100,000 |
| Breaking Ground | For housing purposes | $100,000 |
| Breakthrough New York | For educational purposes | $100,000 |
| Broadway Housing Communities Inc (BHC) | For housing purposes | $100,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | For housing programs | $100,000 |
| Exalt | For workforce development / job training purposes | $100,000 |
| Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center | For health purposes | $100,000 |
| Neighbors Link Corp | For community development purposes | $100,000 |
| Sparkyouth NYC (Formerly Catalog for Giving) | For educational purposes | $100,000 |
| Urban Pathways | For housing programs | $100,000 |
| Ascendus ( Formerly Accion) | For community develpment purposes | $75,000 |
| Cooperate Inc (Coop) | For workforce development/job training purposes | $75,000 |
| Go Project | For educational purposes | $75,000 |
| Green City Force | For workforce development/job training purposes | $75,000 |
| Just the Pill | For health purposes | $75,000 |
| Lawyers for Children | For community development purposes | $75,000 |
| Montefiore (Bronx Health Collective) | For health purposes | $75,000 |
| One Goal | For educational purposes | $75,000 |
| The Hope Program | For workforce development / job training purposes | $75,000 |
| Acumen | For community development purposes | $50,000 |
| Afya Foundation | For health purposes | $50,000 |
| Behind the Book Inc | For educational purposes | $50,000 |
| Bloomingdale Family Program | For educational purposes | $50,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | For health purposes | $50,000 |
| Brooklyn Workforce Innovations (Bwi) | For workforce development/job training purposes | $50,000 |
| Center for Advocacy Support and Transformation - Cast | For community development purposes | $50,000 |
| Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services-(cases) | For community development purposes | $50,000 |
| Choices Institute of Womens Health | For health purposes | $50,000 |
| Emma's Torch | For workforce development / job training purposes | $50,000 |
| Fifth Avenue Committee Inc | For community development purposes | $50,000 |
| Grace Institute | For workforce development/job training purposes | $50,000 |
| Island Harvest Food Bank | For food insecurity | $50,000 |
| Marcy Lab School | For workforce development/ job training purposes | $50,000 |
| Movement Voter Fund | For community development purposes | $50,000 |
| Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute (Phi) | For workforce development / job training purposes | $50,000 |
| Peer Health Exchange | For health purposes | $50,000 |
| Per Scholas | For workforce development / job training services | $50,000 |
| York Street Project | For community development purposes | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence Bernstein
- Audrey Bernstein
- Laura J Bernstein
Questions people ask
Does The Lawrence Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lawrence Foundation give?
$3.5 million in tax year 2024, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Lawrence Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lawrence Bernstein (Trustee/Exec Director), Audrey Bernstein (Trustee/Director of Programs) and Laura J Bernstein (Trustee).
What does The Lawrence Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and health.