Lawrence Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lawrence Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $467,000 and the largest $467,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$467,000
- Largest grant$467,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $778,810 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $66,020 | 2 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $778,810 | 1 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 4 | $0 |
How to apply
Lawrence 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 Lawrence Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | $1.4 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Support to make bone disease program a reality and a lifelong priority for all individuals | $467,000 |
| Ut MD Anderson Cancer Center | Support to make bone bone disease program a reality and a lifelong priority for all individuals | $467,000 |
| Ut Health Houston | Support to make bone bone disease program a reality and a lifelong priority for all individuals | $467,000 |
| Bone Health & Osteporosis Foundation | Support to make bone health a reality and a lifelong priority for all individuals | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles Berdon Lawrence
- Rolanette Lawrence
- Heather Lawrence
- Mark C Lawrence
- Charles B Lawrence Jr
Questions people ask
Does Lawrence Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lawrence Family Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $467,000.
Who runs Lawrence Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles Berdon Lawrence (President / Director), Rolanette Lawrence (Executive Vice President /), Heather Lawrence (Vice President / Director) and Mark C Lawrence (Vice President / Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lawrence Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.