John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation
Invitation OnlyAlamo, California · EIN 94-6098361 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
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
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless Prenatal Program | San Francisco, CA | family resource center FOR LOW INCOME AND HOMELESSEIN #94-3146280 | $34,500 |
| Ucsf Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Golden research project | $30,000 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | Ketchum, ID | General fund | $5,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church | Beverly Hills, CA | General funds | $5,000 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | Sun Valley, ID | General fund | $4,000 |
| Grace Presbyterian Church | Winnetka, IL | General fund | $4,000 |
| Colorado College | Colorado Springs, CO | General fund | $3,000 |
| St Stephens Episcopal Church | Orinda, CA | General fund | $3,000 |
| St Alban's Episcopal Church | Los Angeles, CA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Pillers of Hope Inc | Oakley, CA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Park Theater Trust | Lafayette, CA | General fund | $3,000 |
| Univ of South Dakota Foundation | Vermillion, SD | Support gen'l educ programs | $2,000 |
| Univ of Chicago School of Medicine | Chicago, IL | David skinner lectureship | $2,000 |
| Byron Community Library Club | Byron, CA | Support | $2,000 |
| Als Association Greater Bay Chpter | San Lorenzo, CA | Corey reich fund - medical research | $1,000 |
| University School of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Development fund | $1,000 |
| Univ of South Dakota Foundation | Vermillion, SD | John H. lawrence foundation | $1,000 |
| University of West Bohemia | Pilzen, EZ | Bio-Mechanical research | $1,000 |
| St John's Health Center Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | General fund | $1,000 |
| National Review Institute | Washington, DC | General fund | $1,000 |
| Reagan Ranch Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | Preserve open space | $1,000 |
| Challis Area Health Center | Challis, ID | Support general fund | $1,000 |
| Univ of West Bohemia | Plzen, OC | Research studies | $1,000 |
| Nami Foundation | Baltimore, MD | General fund | $1,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($12,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,500 | 30 |
| 2023 | $168,600 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501719349100020
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-6098361
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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