Jacob & Gwendolyn Lawrence Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jacob & Gwendolyn Lawrence Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $175,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $32,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$175,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$32,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $63,000 the year before.
75% 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 | $80,000 | 3 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $63,000 | 4 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $175,000 | 4 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Jacob & Gwendolyn Lawrence 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Jacob & Gwendolyn Lawrence Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington. It also paid $100,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2 | $65,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stichting Amersfoort-In-C | Support arts and education | $100,000 |
| Seattle Art Museum | Support arts and education | $55,000 |
| Indigo Art & Alliance | Support arts and education | $10,000 |
| Key to Change | Support arts and education | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Evans
- Barbara Thomas
Questions people ask
Does Jacob & Gwendolyn Lawrence Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jacob & Gwendolyn Lawrence Foundation give?
$175,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $32,500.
Who runs Jacob & Gwendolyn Lawrence Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda Evans (President) and Barbara Thomas (Vice President, Treasurer).
What does Jacob & Gwendolyn Lawrence Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.