The Lawrence Wood Foundation
Accepts applications
The Lawrence Wood Foundation is a private foundation in Corpus Christi, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $50,800 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $8,600 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$50,800
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$8,600
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was down from $60,000 the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $60,000 | 4 | $1.1 million |
| 2023 | $60,000 | 4 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $50,800 | 5 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard Leshin 800 N Shoreline Blvd Ste 300N, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (361) 561-8025 |
| What to submit | Actual documentation has not been developed, but will be consistent with internal revenue code regulations. |
| Restrictions | All scholarships and grants are issued strictly for the use of education. |
What The Lawrence Wood Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5 | $50,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Side Helping Hand | To provide guidance to low-income youth in corpus christi towards pathways of success. | $20,000 |
| Franciscan Friars of Hebbronville | To provide opportunities to provide the parish religious education program and renovation project. | $8,600 |
| The Rise School of Corpus Christi | To provide scholarships to families with developmentally disabled children. | $8,600 |
| Society of the Body of Christ | To provide support for the sick, shut-in and terminally-ill individuals. | $8,600 |
| Coastal Bend Community Foundation | To provide matching funds pledged by the foundation in the day of giving campaign. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew M Greenwell
- Richard L Leshin
- John Hardie
Questions people ask
Does The Lawrence Wood Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Lawrence Wood Foundation give?
$50,800 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $8,600.
Who runs The Lawrence Wood Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andrew M Greenwell (President), Richard L Leshin (Secretary/Treasurer) and John Hardie (Vice President).
What does The Lawrence Wood Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.