Lawton W Fitt and James I Mclaren Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-3919763 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$696K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$16.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
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
15% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Theatre in America Inc | New York, NY | General | $175,000 |
| Brookings Institution | Washington, DC | General | $100,000 |
| Brooklyn Academy Of Music | Brooklyn, NY | General | $75,000 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | General | $50,000 |
| British Schools and Universities Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | New York, NY | General | $35,000 |
| Friends Of The High Line | New York, NY | General | $30,000 |
| Joyce Theater Foundation | New York, NY | General | $26,500 |
| Friends Of Hudson River Park | New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| University of Virginia (Darden Annual Fund) | Charlottesville, VA | General | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai | New York, NY | General | $25,000 |
| MiracleFeet | Chapel Hill, NC | General | $10,000 |
| Americans For Oxford Inc | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Women's Forum of New York (Education Fund) | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Friends of Bellport Bay Inc | Bellport, NY | General | $5,000 |
| St Ann's Warehouse Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Racing Thoughts Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General | $5,000 |
| The Boys & Girls Club of the Bellport Area | Bellport, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Mabou Mines Development Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Greenwich Village Soc for Historic Preservation | New York, NY | General | $1,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Long Island Community Hospital | Patchogue, NY | General | $500 |
| Student Advocacy Inc | Elmsford, NY | General | $500 |
| The Gateway Theater | Bellport, NY | General | $500 |
| Federated Garden Clubs Of New York State Inc | Bellport, NY | General | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $695,750 | 26 |
| 2023 | $654,700 | 29 |
| 2022 | $645,750 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620649349100507
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3919763
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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