Laurents Hatcher Foundation Inc
Historical FunderRiverhead, New York · EIN 13-6114331 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SCOTT GOLDMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 194, NEW BRUNSWICK NJ 08903 |
| Phone | 7328462895 |
| LAURENTSHATCHER@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | ELECTRONIC SCRIPT SUBMISSIONS |
| Deadlines | JULY 15, 2025 |
| Restrictions | BY INVITATION ONLY. THEATRE OR AGENT MUST BE INVITED BY THE FOUNDATION TO SUBMIT A PLAY FOR CONSIDERATION BY AN "EMERGING WRITER" AS DETERMINED BY THE FOUNDATION. PLAYWRIGHTS MUST BE CITIZENS OR PERMANENT RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES TO BE CONSIDERED. THE WORK IS EXPECTED TO BE AN UNPRODUCED FULL-LENGTH PLAY OF SOCIAL RELEVANCE. MUSICALS, TRANSLATIONS, ADAPTATIONS AND WORKS FOR CHILDREN'S THEATRE ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. PLAYS THAT HAVE RECEIVED STAGE READINGS OR WORKSHOP PERFORMANCES ARE ELIGIBLE. PLAYS THAT HAVE PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED TO THE FOUNDATION FOR CONSIDERATION ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. |
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
38% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Street Playhouse | New Brunswick, NJ | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Primary Stages | New York, NY | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company | New York, NY | Non-Profit theater - annual award for playwrights | $75,000 |
| Alley Theatre | Houston, TX | General operating support | $50,000 |
| American Conservatory Theater | San Francisco, CA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Berkeley Repertory | Berkeley, CA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Caa Foundation | New York, NY | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Chicago Theatre Group Inc | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $50,000 |
| LA Jolla Playhouse | LA Jolla, CA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | New York, NY | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Signature Theatre Company | New York, NY | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The New York Public Library | New York, NY | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Vineyard Theatre | New York, NY | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Atlantic Theater Company | New York, NY | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Barrington Stage Company | Pittsfield, MA | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Manhattan Class Company | New York, NY | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Playwrights Horizons | New York, NY | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Soho Repertory Theatre | New York, NY | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Old Globe | San Diego, CA | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Public Theater | New York, NY | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Page 73 Productions | Brooklyn, NY | To support a non-profit theater | $10,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($100,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,420,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $2,055,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349101949
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6114331
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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