Land Economics Foundation of Lambda Alpha -All Chapters-
Historical FunderPhoenix, Arizona · EIN 36-6124743 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $14,999.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Land Economics Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 72720, Phoenix AZ 85050 |
| Phone | 4807197404 |
| lailai.org | |
| Form and materials | Online applications - https//www.lai.org/node/1659 Proposal Guidelines - https//www.lai.org/proposal-guidelines |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Grants for research projects related to land economics. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York University | New York, NY | Research impact of remote work on built environment Completed expenditure 1/2025 | $14,999 |
| University of Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Developing green technology for urban sustainability | $9,500 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Book publication studying globalized economy. Completed expenditure 06/2025. | $3,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($5,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32,999 | 4 |
| 2023 | $28,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503159349100445
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6124743
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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