The Lawrence Wood Foundation
Historical FunderCorpus Christi, Texas · EIN 20-8513389 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,600 and $8,600.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RICHARD LESHIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 N SHORELINE BLVD STE 300N, CORPUS CHRISTI TX 78401 |
| Phone | 3615618025 |
| Form and materials | ACTUAL DOCUMENTATION HAS NOT BEEN DEVELOPED, BUT WILL BE CONSISTENT WITH INTERNAL REVENUE CODE REGULATIONS. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | ALL SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS ARE ISSUED STRICTLY FOR THE USE OF EDUCATION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Side Helping Hand | Corpus Christi, TX | To provide guidance to low-income youth in corpus christi towards pathways of success. | $20,000 |
| Franciscan Friars of Hebbronville | Hebbronville, TX | To provide opportunities to provide the parish religious education program and renovation project. | $8,600 |
| The Rise School of Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX | To provide scholarships to families with developmentally disabled children. | $8,600 |
| Society of the Body of Christ | Corpus Christi, TX | To provide support for the sick, shut-in and terminally-ill individuals. | $8,600 |
| Coastal Bend Community Foundation | Corpus Christi, TX | To provide matching funds pledged by the foundation in the day of giving campaign. | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,800 | 5 |
| 2023 | $60,000 | 4 |
| 2022 | $60,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543389349100709
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8513389
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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