Lay Family Foundation a Corporation
Invitation OnlyWarson Woods, Missouri · EIN 43-1510405 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$4.4M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$175,000
Total assets$26.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $401,200.
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
5% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today and Tomorrow Ed Fdn | St Louis, MO | Scholarship fund | $760,090 |
| Visitation Academy | St Louis, MO | General support | $600,600 |
| St Joseph Academy | St Louis, MO | General support | $454,600 |
| Bishop Dubourg High School | St Louis, MO | General support | $405,000 |
| Ursuline Academy | St Louis, MO | Scholarship fund | $401,200 |
| Cor Jesu Academy | St Louis, MO | General support | $400,900 |
| Notre Dame High School | Lemay Township, MO | Scholarship fund | $400,000 |
| De Smet Jesuit High School | St Louis, MO | Scholarship fund | $400,000 |
| St Louis University High School | St Louis, MO | Scholarship fund | $200,000 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank | Bridgeton, MO | General support | $175,000 |
| One Classroom | St Louis, MO | Scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| Lay Center Sculpture Park | St Louis, MO | Lay center for edu/arts endowment | $44,404 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Parish | St Louis, MO | General support | $6,000 |
| University of Mass-Boston | Boston, MA | General support | $6,000 |
| Christ the King Grade School | St Louis, MO | General support | $3,500 |
| Rosati-Kain High School | St Louis, MO | General support | $2,100 |
| St Louis Science Center Foundation | St Louis, MO | General support | $1,250 |
| Chaminade College Prep School | St Louis, MO | General support | $300 |
| St Louis Art Museum Foundation | St Louis, MO | General support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,361,194 | 19 |
| 2023 | $2,002,988 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542199349100804
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1510405
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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