Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Ephrata, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $882,800 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$882,800
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$5,252
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $861,360 the year before.
52% 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 | $861,360 | 34 | $13,664 |
| 2024 | $882,800 | 33 | $5,252 |
How to apply
| Contact | Co Michael Rex Tabler Trustee PO Box 1230, Ephrata, WA 98823 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (509) 754-3209 |
| What to submit | Write a one page proposal which includes the general amount requested and state what the project funds will be used for. There is not a formal application. |
| Deadlines | Written requests must be received before april 30 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 33 | $882,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Royal City Friends of the Library | Library capital project yr 2 of 3 | $200,000 |
| Big Bend Community College Foundation | Greenhouse learning center yr 1 of 3 | $100,000 |
| Grant County Public Hospital District #5 | Clinic expansion project yr 2 of 2 | $100,000 |
| Samaritan Healthcare Foundation | Surgical & infusion center - yr 1 of 5 | $100,000 |
| Ephrata High School Pe Department | Weight room & fitness center upgrades | $72,000 |
| Central Columbia Senior Living | The cambridge painting & hvac | $41,000 |
| Coulee City Senior Center | Roof replacement | $33,000 |
| Soap Lake Food Bank | Roof replacement | $33,000 |
| Soap Lake School District | Slhs shop safety upgrades | $30,000 |
| Wilson Creek School District | Weight room upgrades | $30,000 |
| Youth Dynamics | Youth center loft renovation | $30,000 |
| Washington State Grange Foundation | White trail grange capital improvements | $27,000 |
| Care Moses Lake | Van purchase | $15,000 |
| ONLY7SECONDS | Program resources & implementation | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Columbia Basin | Front entrance safety upgrades | $10,000 |
| Samaritan Healthcare Foundation | Samaritan healthcare raise the paddle | $10,000 |
| Big Bend Community College Foundation | Event sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Cancer Care of Ncw-Our House | Social services assistance program | $5,000 |
| Columbia Basin Cancer Foundation | Access to care gas card program | $5,000 |
| Ephrata United Methodist Church | Kitchen equipment | $5,000 |
| Samaritan Healthcare Foundation | 2024 bourbon & bowties | $4,000 |
| Samaritan Healthcare Foundation | 2024 bourbon & bowties | $2,500 |
| Omny - Holy Trinity Lutheran Church | Program support | $2,500 |
| Grant County Cattlemen's Association | 2024 banquet sponsorship | $1,500 |
| Behind the Badge Foundation | Grant for golf tournament | $1,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | 2024 ephrata banquet sponsorship | $1,000 |
| McKay Healthcare & Rehabilitation | Raise the paddle reimbursement | $1,000 |
| Soap Lake Parents for Kids | Soap lake cheer team trip | $1,000 |
| Ephrata Chamber of Commerce | Sage n' sun festival | $550 |
| Columbia Basin Youth Baseballsoftball | Enforcers softball | $500 |
| Ehs FFA | Program support and plants | $500 |
| Ephrata High School | Ehs athletics ad space | $500 |
| Last Stand Junior Rodeo Association | 2024 all around sponsor | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Rex Tabler
Questions people ask
Does Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Written requests must be received before april 30.
How much does Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation give?
$882,800 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Rex Tabler (Trustee).
What does Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and seniors.