Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation is a private foundation in Kirkland, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $107,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,500. 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$107,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,500
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees96%
Giving in 2024 was up from $53,623 the year before.
96% 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 | $53,623 | 17 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $107,500 | 22 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Sam and Mary 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.
What Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 6 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $27,500 |
| Oregon | 2 | $12,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Keepers of Baker Island | To promote stewardship of baker island's natural and cultural resources | $25,500 |
| American Independent Radio (Co American Independent Foundation) | To support the use of radio journalism to educate the public on local and federal issues | $10,000 |
| Our Children's Trust | To support the empowerment of youth in transforming the entire energy paradigm | $7,500 |
| Environmental Law Institute | To support promotion of laws and policies that enable leaders to make environmental progress | $7,500 |
| Americares | To help people and communities around the world access health care in times of disaster and every day | $5,000 |
| Compassion and Choices | To support patient autonomy and individual choice at the end of life | $5,000 |
| When We All Vote | To support increasing participation in elections by helping to close the race and age gap | $5,000 |
| Feel Good Action | To support the creation of shareable media to promote social justice and voter participation | $5,000 |
| Movement Voter Project | To support year-round organizing and movement building in pivotal places and races | $5,000 |
| Black Voters Matter | To support the empowerment and mobilization of black voters against voter suppression | $5,000 |
| Center for Public Integrity | To support journalistic investigation of inequity and threats to democracy | $5,000 |
| Report for America | To support local journalism that strengthens communities and our democracy | $5,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | To promote stewardship of the outstanding natural beauty of acadia national park | $2,500 |
| Earthjustice | To support pro bono public interest environmental law | $2,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | To support the use of science, policy and law to confront the climate crisis and protect nature | $2,500 |
| American Journalism Project | To support the growth of digital nonprofit local newsrooms that are run by the public they serve | $2,500 |
| North American Association for Environmental Education | To support programs to help professionals advance environmental literacy and civic engagement | $2,500 |
| Children and Nature Network | To support leaders in increasing children's safe and equitable access to the natural world | $2,500 |
| Wendall Gilley Museum | To support vibrant art exhibitions and hands-on creative and educational programs | $500 |
| Southwest Harbor Library | To support the library in promoting life-long learning and love of literacy | $500 |
| Southwest Harbor House | To support health and fitness classes and activities for the residents of mount desert island | $500 |
| Charlotte Rhoades Garden (SWH Conservation Commission) | To promote conservation education and gardening instruction in southwest harbor | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Carlson
- Mary Caulfield
- Samuel A Lawrence Jr
Questions people ask
Does Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation give?
$107,500 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan Carlson (Trustee), Mary Caulfield (Trustee) and Samuel A Lawrence Jr (Trustee).
What does Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.