The Lawrence Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 13-3935895 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$570K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$7,000
Total assets$14.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $40,000.
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
40% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mn Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Lawrence fund | $150,000 |
| Foundation of Aao | Los Angeles, CA | In suppor of parke center | $100,000 |
| Minnesota Orchestra | Minneapolis, MN | Music moments campaign; fy24 guaranty fund; symphony ball, river rhapsody | $78,625 |
| Kent School | Kent, CT | Lff/Annual fund; in support of annual fund for afghan girls | $58,000 |
| Vocal Essence | Minneapolis, MN | General program support | $55,000 |
| Global Minnesota | Minneapolis, MN | In support of global mn; president's circle 2024 membership; come sail away 2024 gala--silver sponsor | $40,000 |
| Yale Alumni Association | Minneapolis, MN | Support of public health events | $10,500 |
| Yale College | New Haven, CT | General program support; class dues 2023-2024 | $10,250 |
| Planned Parenthood North Central States | St Paul, MN | General program support | $10,000 |
| Proof Alliance | St Paul, MN | Gala visionary sponsor | $10,000 |
| Vibrant & Safe Downtown | Minneapolis, MN | In support of downtown council | $10,000 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | General program support | $7,000 |
| Harlem Lacrosse | New York, NY | General program support | $5,000 |
| Jdrf- Mn & Dakotas Chapters | Hagerstown, MD | Joyful for johnsons type-1 diabetes | $5,000 |
| Foundation of the Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology | Stillwater, MN | General program support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Roseville, MN | Holiday help with dinners | $5,000 |
| Shakespeare Folger Gala | Washington, DC | In support of folger gala/shakespeare library | $5,000 |
| The Lawrenceville Fund | Lawrenceville, NJ | General program support | $2,000 |
| A Legacy of Leadership | Minneapolis, MN | In honor of jim ramstad | $1,000 |
| East Lake Harriet Neighborhood Association | Minneapolis, MN | General program support | $1,000 |
| Je Fellows Fund | New York, NY | General program support | $1,000 |
| One Village Partners | Minneapolis, MN | General program support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $570,375 | 22 |
| 2023 | $537,970 | 15 |
| 2022 | $673,025 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349105830
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3935895
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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