John S and Florence G Lawrence Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6099026 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$170K
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$4.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
14% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bladder Cancer Research Fund | Phoenix, AZ | Bladder cancer research | $20,000 |
| Untermeyer Garden Conservancy | Yonkers, NY | General purposes | $18,500 |
| American Federation of Arts | New York, NY | General purposes | $16,000 |
| Jasa | New York, NY | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Jewish Theological Seminary of America | New York, NY | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General purposes | $10,600 |
| United Hospital Fund | New York, NY | General purposes | $8,000 |
| Citizens Committee for the Children of NY | New York, NY | General purposes | $7,500 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association | New York, NY | General purposes | $5,250 |
| Louis August Jonas Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Riverside Symphony | New York, NY | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Hewlett Woodmere Public Library | Hewlett, NY | General purposes | $3,600 |
| Uja New York | New York, NY | General purposes | $3,500 |
| Breakthru T1d | New York, NY | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Culinary Careers Programs | New York, NY | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Hunter College Foundation | New York, NY | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Concerned Citizens of Montauk | Montauk, NY | General purposes | $2,000 |
| National Ms Society | New York, NY | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Guild Hall Museum | East Hampton, NY | General purposes | $1,910 |
| Longhouse Reserve | East Hampton, NY | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | General purposes | $1,500 |
| New York Public Library | New York, NY | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Tunnels to Tower Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Visiting Nurse Service | Akron, OH | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Voices of Ascension | New York, NY | General purposes | $1,450 |
| Richard Tucker Music Foundation | New York, NY | General purposes | $1,200 |
| Central Park Conservancy Women's Committee | New York, NY | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Herman Cornejo the State of the Arts Inc | Bronx, NY | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Knox College | Galesburg, IL | General purposes | $1,000 |
| The Lotus Foundation | San Jose, CA | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Foundation | Sarasota, FL | General purposes | $1,000 |
| New York Common Pantry | New York, NY | General purposes | $1,000 |
| University Settlement | New York, NY | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Westchester Ballet Company | Ossining, NY | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Wnet 13 | New York, NY | General purposes | $1,000 |
| New York Botanical Gardens | Bronx, NY | General purposes | $600 |
| Center for Youth | Boca Raton, FL | General purposes | $500 |
| Floating Hospital | Long Island City, NY | General purposes | $500 |
| Fund for Park Avenue | New York, NY | General purposes | $500 |
| International Center of Photography | New York, NY | General purposes | $500 |
| Woof Dog Rescue | New York, NY | General purposes | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $169,610 | 41 |
| 2023 | $232,400 | 55 |
| 2022 | $191,900 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 3, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503379349100715
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6099026
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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