Lay Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lay Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $152,255 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $35,005. 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$152,255
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$35,005
- Assets$1.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $397,837 |
| 2025 | $152,255 | 26 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Lay 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 Lay Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 15 | $127,755 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $6,500 |
| Texas | 4 | $6,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,500 |
| Nevada | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Orphan | General funding | $35,005 |
| Tulsa Firefighters Benevolence Fund | General funding | $26,500 |
| Little Light House | General funding | $15,000 |
| 180 Disaster Relief | General funding | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma State Society | General funding | $10,000 |
| Hope Farm | General funding | $5,000 |
| Mend Medical Services | General funding | $5,000 |
| Happy Hands | General funding | $5,000 |
| The Bench Foundation | General funding | $5,000 |
| Folds of Honor- Oklahoma Chapter | General funding | $5,000 |
| 918 Fully Involved | General funding | $3,750 |
| The Demand Project | General funding | $3,500 |
| Difference Makers | General funding | $2,500 |
| Blankets of Blessing | General funding | $2,500 |
| Will's House | General funding | $2,000 |
| Battle Creek Church | General funding | $1,500 |
| Grace Grapevine | General funding | $1,500 |
| The Children's Hospital Foundation | General funding | $1,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | General funding | $1,500 |
| Metrocrest Services | General funding | $1,500 |
| Sasha's Pals | General funding | $1,500 |
| Tulsa Girls Home | General funding | $1,500 |
| Bit by Bit | General funding | $1,500 |
| University Village | General funding | $1,500 |
| Scottish Rite Hospital | General funding | $1,500 |
| New Beginning Veterans & First Responders | General funding | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Billy Mike Lay
- Debra Lucile Lay
- Shawn Michael Lay
- Christine Schmidt Lay
- Michelle Renee Lay
Questions people ask
Does Lay Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lay Family Foundation give?
$152,255 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Lay Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Billy Mike Lay (Director), Debra Lucile Lay (Director), Shawn Michael Lay (Director) and Christine Schmidt Lay (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lay Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and youth programs.