Cynthia C and Seth W Lawry Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWellesley, Massachusetts · EIN 46-1560816 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$665K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$7.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
57% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colby College | Waterville, ME | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Colby College | Waterville, ME | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Vital Cxns | Newton, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Colby College | Waterville, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Maine Film and Video Association | Portland, ME | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Colby College | Waterville, ME | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Friends of Belgrade Lakes Village | Belgrade Lakes, ME | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick, ME | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $665,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $339,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349109216
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1560816
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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