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Lair Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Richardson, Texas · EIN 010769300

Lair Family Foundation is a private foundation in Richardson, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $14,650 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $16,150 the year before.

40% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$16,1505$194,674
2024$14,6505$192,425

How to apply

Lair 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Lair Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado.

StateGrantsAmount
Colorado1$10,000
Washington1$2,400
North Carolina1$1,000
Tennessee1$1,000
Texas1$250

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Young Life
Colorado Springs, CO
High school ministry$10,000
World Vision
Federal Way, WA
Uganda children's aid$2,400
Trinity Presbyterian Church
Maryville, TN
Ministry support$1,000
Samaritan's Purse
Boone, NC
Disaster relief$1,000
Richardson Family YMCA
Richardson, TX
Youth development program$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Lair Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Lair Family Foundation give?

$14,650 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Lair Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Keith Lair (Chm/Pres/Dir), Susan Lair (Sec/Dir), Troy Craig (Dir) and Sherry Trussell (Dir) among 6 officers and trustees.

What does Lair Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.

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