Wayne L Laufer Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBonita Springs, Florida · EIN 26-3246955 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$159K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$212K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $22,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri University of Science and Technology | Rolla, MO | Educational assistance grants | $56,000 |
| University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | Educational assistance grants | $26,000 |
| Lawrence Technological University | Southfield, MI | Educational assistance grants | $22,000 |
| Washington University | Chicago, IL | Educational assistance grants | $20,000 |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Educational assistance grants | $10,000 |
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | Education assistance grants | $10,000 |
| University of Illinois | Champaign, IL | Educational assistance grants | $10,000 |
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carbondale, IL | Educational assistance grants | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $159,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $96,000 | 7 |
| 2022 | $117,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349104083
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3246955
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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