Lawrence Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderLawrence, New York · EIN 31-1709120 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LYNN GETTENBERG |
|---|---|
| Address | 388 KENRIDGE ROAD, LAWRENCE NY 11559 |
| Phone | 5122955350 |
| Form and materials | LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF ACTIVITIES |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
16% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Fund of Israel | Cedarhurst, NY | Religious | $25,000 |
| Chesed Fund | Bergenfield, NJ | Religious | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Netiv Aryeh | Monsey, NY | Educational | $5,000 |
| Charidy Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $4,000 |
| New York Medical College | Valhalla, NY | Educational | $3,000 |
| Nezer Yisroel Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $1,800 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($116,533). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $160,333 | 11 |
| 2023 | $138,541 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511259349100841
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1709120
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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