Lawrence and Sherian Washington Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 20-8607863 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$176K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$574K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $12,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit, MI | Lawrence and Sherian Washington Family Foundation Scholarship Fund | $80,000 |
| Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | Washington Detroit Scholars Program | $42,000 |
| Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program | Montgomery, AL | System Maintenance Costs For those in the Country who need Assistance | $15,000 |
| Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | Detroit Fellows Tutoring Project | $12,500 |
| Wayne State University | Detroit, MI | Detroit Fellows Tutor Program | $12,500 |
| Province of St Joseph of the Capuchin Order Inc | Detroit, MI | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Gateway Healthcare | Midland, MI | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| University of Detroit Mercy | Detroit, MI | Dean Lawrence Canjar Endowed Student Support Fund | $2,000 |
| Avalon Village Inc | Highland Park, MI | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cancer Care Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Detroit Impact Inc | Detroit, MI | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pasadena Waldorf School | Altadena, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Project Peanut Butter | Maplewood, MO | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Smile Train Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| United Friends of the Children | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $176,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $146,500 | 25 |
| 2023 | $222,500 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611009349100331
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8607863
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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