Lott Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lott Foundation is a private foundation in Issaquah, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $629,995 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$629,995
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$15.4 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was down from $8.6 million the year before.
64% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8.6 million | 34 | $14.1 million |
| 2024 | $629,995 | 42 | $15.4 million |
How to apply
Lott 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 Lott Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 31 | $437,995 |
| Arizona | 1 | $100,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $41,700 |
| New York | 2 | $11,000 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $10,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $2,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle | General support | $75,000 |
| Jewish Family Services | General support | $50,000 |
| Ogden Pointe Giving Fund | General support | $41,700 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation | General support | $40,000 |
| Stroum Jewish Community Center | General support | $30,000 |
| Friendship Circle of Washington | General support | $26,800 |
| Northwest Parkinson's Foundation | General support | $26,450 |
| Stroum Jewish Community Center | General support | $25,000 |
| Camp Solomon Schechter | General support | $20,000 |
| Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation | General support | $20,000 |
| Stroum Jewish Community Center | General support | $18,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Safe Crossing Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Brothers for Life | General support | $10,010 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | General support | $10,000 |
| Cardigan Mountain School | General support | $10,000 |
| One Roof Foundation | General support | $6,000 |
| Jim Saunders Nanea Fund | General support | $5,500 |
| Friendship Circle of Washington | General support | $5,000 |
| Kuki'o Ho'omana Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Camp Solomon Schechter | General support | $5,000 |
| Rave Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Hillel UW | General support | $5,000 |
| Stand With US | General support | $5,000 |
| Washington State Jewish Historical Society | General support | $5,000 |
| UW Foundationstroum Center for Jewish Studies | General support | $5,000 |
| Brothers for Life | General support | $5,000 |
| The Friendship Circle | General support | $5,000 |
| Seattle Aquarium | General support | $5,000 |
| Stolen Youth | General support | $2,591 |
| Type 1 United | General support | $2,575 |
| Holocaust Center for Humanity | General support | $2,500 |
| The 5th Avenue Theatre | General support | $2,500 |
| Kline Galland Center | General support | $2,500 |
| Yellowstone Club Community Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Wood River Jewish Community | General support | $1,800 |
| Fred Hutch Obiteride | General support | $1,500 |
| Rainier Scholars | General support | $1,069 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin Lott
- Jeremy Lott
- Sharon Lott
- Jordan Lott
Questions people ask
Does Lott Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lott Foundation give?
$629,995 in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Lott Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Martin Lott (President), Jeremy Lott (Vice President), Sharon Lott (Secretary) and Jordan Lott (Treasurer).
What does Lott Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and community development.