The Loralee Foundation
Accepts applications
The Loralee Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $483,677 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $124,083. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$483,677
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$124,083
- Assets$333,914
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $209,216 the year before.
50% 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 | $224,778 | 11 | $329,179 |
| 2024 | $209,216 | 12 | $376,041 |
| 2025 | $483,677 | 18 | $333,914 |
How to apply
| Contact | Banesa Loza 14409-B Fitzhugh Rd, Austin, TX 78736 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (512) 289-2153, bloza@loraleefoundation.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 15 | $434,827 |
| Ohio | 2 | $38,850 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | To provide aid for financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances | $124,083 |
| Individual | To provide aid for financial hardship due to unfoseen circumstances | $61,176 |
| Individual | To provide aid for financial hardship due to unfoseen circumstances | $60,835 |
| Individual | To provide aid for financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances | $56,733 |
| Austin Angels | To assist austin angels in supporting foster children needs | $48,870 |
| Individual | To provide aid for financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances | $35,250 |
| Individual | To provide aid for financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances | $21,200 |
| Individual | To provide aid for financial hardship due to unfoseen circumstances | $12,930 |
| Individual | To provide aid for financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances | $10,000 |
| Individual | To provide aid for financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances | $10,000 |
| Individual | To provide aid for financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances | $10,000 |
| Individual | To provide aid for financial hardship due to unfoseen circumstances | $10,000 |
| Individual | To provide aid for financial hardship due to unfoseen circumstances | $10,000 |
| Individual | To provide aid for financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances | $5,000 |
| Individual | To provide aid for financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances | $3,600 |
| Individual | To provide aid for financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | To assist meals on wheels with providing meals for seniors and homebound individuals | $1,000 |
| Individual | To provide aid for financial hardship due to unfoseen circumstances | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James D Spry
- Shayne Anderson
- Jerry Brown
- Banesa Loza
Questions people ask
Does The Loralee Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Loralee Foundation give?
$483,677 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Loralee Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James D Spry (President), Shayne Anderson (Director), Jerry Brown (Secretary) and Banesa Loza (Director).