The Lawrence Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyHolden, Maine · EIN 81-3747610 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.9M
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$14.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
3% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Region YMCA | Bangor, ME | General | $1,400,000 |
| Downeast YMCA | Ellsworth, ME | General | $123,573 |
| Camp Capella | Dedham, ME | General | $100,000 |
| Northern Light Emmc Foundation | Bangor, ME | General | $85,000 |
| Grange Grappler Club | Hampden, ME | General | $40,000 |
| The Bay School | Blue Hill, ME | General | $25,000 |
| Friendship Cottage | Blue Hill, ME | General | $25,000 |
| Good Shepard Food Bank | Hampden, ME | General | $20,000 |
| Red Cross | Bangor, ME | General | $20,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Scarborough, ME | General | $8,500 |
| Blue Hill Library | Blue Hill, ME | General | $5,000 |
| Bangor Area Homeless Shelter | Bangor, ME | General | $5,000 |
| Hospice of Hancock County | Ellsworth, ME | General | $3,000 |
| Downeast Wood Bank | Blue Hill, ME | General | $2,000 |
| Cottontail Cottage Farm Sanctuary | Whitefield, ME | General | $2,000 |
| Bangor Humane Society | Bangor, ME | General | $1,800 |
| United Way | Bangor, ME | General | $1,500 |
| Blue Hill Heritage Trust | Blue Hill, ME | Bridges project | $1,000 |
| Town of Holden | Holden, ME | General | $1,000 |
| Maine Grocers & Food Producers Assn | Augusta, ME | General | $1,000 |
| Peninsula Ambulance Corp | Blue Hill, ME | General | $1,000 |
| Maine Coast Animal Rescue | Northport, ME | General | $1,000 |
| Kennebec Valley YMCA | Augusta, ME | General | $1,000 |
| Ark Animal Shelter | Cherryfield, ME | General | $1,000 |
| Holden Land Trust | Holden, ME | General | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital | Boston, MA | General | $750 |
| New Surry Theatre | Blue Hill, ME | General | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,876,623 | 27 |
| 2024 | $379,985 | 27 |
| 2023 | $362,750 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349102233
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3747610
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.