Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation
Invitation OnlyKirkland, Washington · EIN 52-1498472 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$108K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
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
95% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keepers of Baker Island | Northeast Harbor, ME | To promote stewardship of baker island's natural and cultural resources | $25,500 |
| American Independent Radio (Co American Independent Foundation) | Washington, DC | To support the use of radio journalism to educate the public on local and federal issues | $10,000 |
| Our Children's Trust | Eugene, OR | To support the empowerment of youth in transforming the entire energy paradigm | $7,500 |
| Environmental Law Institute | Washington, DC | To support promotion of laws and policies that enable leaders to make environmental progress | $7,500 |
| Americares | Stamford, CT | To help people and communities around the world access health care in times of disaster and every day | $5,000 |
| Compassion and Choices | Littleton, CO | To support patient autonomy and individual choice at the end of life | $5,000 |
| When We All Vote | Carol Stream, IL | To support increasing participation in elections by helping to close the race and age gap | $5,000 |
| Feel Good Action | Seattle, WA | To support the creation of shareable media to promote social justice and voter participation | $5,000 |
| Movement Voter Project | Northampton, MA | To support year-round organizing and movement building in pivotal places and races | $5,000 |
| Black Voters Matter | Carol Stream, IL | To support the empowerment and mobilization of black voters against voter suppression | $5,000 |
| Center for Public Integrity | Washington, DC | To support journalistic investigation of inequity and threats to democracy | $5,000 |
| Report for America | Beaverton, OR | To support local journalism that strengthens communities and our democracy | $5,000 |
| Friends of Acadia | Bar Harbor, ME | To promote stewardship of the outstanding natural beauty of acadia national park | $2,500 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | To support pro bono public interest environmental law | $2,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | To support the use of science, policy and law to confront the climate crisis and protect nature | $2,500 |
| American Journalism Project | Washington, DC | To support the growth of digital nonprofit local newsrooms that are run by the public they serve | $2,500 |
| North American Association for Environmental Education | Washington, DC | To support programs to help professionals advance environmental literacy and civic engagement | $2,500 |
| Children and Nature Network | Saint Paul, MN | To support leaders in increasing children's safe and equitable access to the natural world | $2,500 |
| Wendall Gilley Museum | Southwest Harbor, ME | To support vibrant art exhibitions and hands-on creative and educational programs | $500 |
| Southwest Harbor Library | Southwest Harbor, ME | To support the library in promoting life-long learning and love of literacy | $500 |
| Southwest Harbor House | Southwest Harbor, ME | To support health and fitness classes and activities for the residents of mount desert island | $500 |
| Charlotte Rhoades Garden (Swh Conservation Commission) | Southwest Harbor, ME | To promote conservation education and gardening instruction in southwest harbor | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $107,500 | 22 |
| 2023 | $53,623 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 26, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502699349100705
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1498472
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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