Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family
Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family is a private foundation based in Fayetteville, New York. It reported 12 grants totaling $3,700 in 2024, with all listed grant purposes recorded as “GENERAL USE.”
Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family at a glance
In short: Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family gave $4K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $308.333), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,700
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $308
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $275
- Total assets
- $73,687
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (84% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5121 Muirfield Drive, Fayetteville, NY 13066
Phone: (315) 637-4130
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dove Fund of the Central New York Community Foundation ($1K). Together the top 10 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 8% to Connecticut, and 8% to Tennessee. Listed New York recipients included organizations in Syracuse, Tully, and New York City.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family gives
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 164% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $5K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dove Fund of the Central New York Community Foundation Syracuse, NY | General Use | $1,200 |
| Interfaith Works Syracuse, NY | General Use | $400 |
| Golisano Childrens Hospital Syracuse, NY | General Use | $300 |
| Samaritan Center Syracuse, NY | General Use | $300 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | General Use | $300 |
| St Jude Memphis, TN | General Use | $300 |
| Catholic Charities Syracuse, NY | General Use | $250 |
| Hillside Children's Foundation Syracuse, NY | General Use | $200 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Use | $150 |
| Aurora of CNY Syracuse, NY | General Use | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,687 | $2,377 | $7,624 | $3,700 | 12 | $7,200 | $1,972 | $4,399 |
| 2023 | $78,934 | $1,583 | $5,450 | $3,700 | 12 | $4,300 | $1,340 | $3,964 |
| 2022 | $82,801 | $42,294 | $9,269 | $5,050 | 5 | $5,050 | $42,294 | $3,587 |
| 2021 | $49,726 | $5,699 | $6,853 | $4,632 | 5 | $4,632 | $5,699 | $4,754 |
| 2020 | $50,802 | $2,008 | $6,153 | $3,000 | 1 | — | $1,989 | $3,319 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations including community, human-services, children’s, health, and international-aid organizations. Samaritan Center Inc., a 2024 grantee, describes its mission as coordinating volunteers to serve food to people in need and educating the public about the needs of poor and hungry people in Syracuse.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $3,700 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $1,200, with a median grant of $275. The largest grants included $1,200 to Dove Fund of the Central New York Community Foundation; $400 to Interfaith Works; and $300 each to Golisano Children’s Hospital, Samaritan Center, Save the Children, and St. Jude. All were listed for general use.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeanne M Lawler, Cathryn Levin, Bernard J Lawler Jr, and Sean M Lawler as trustees.
Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bernard J. Lawler Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cathryn Levin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeanne M. Lawler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sean M. Lawler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family
How much does Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family give each year?
Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family gave $4K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4K across 12 grants.
What is Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family's typical grant size?
Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family's median grant in 2024 was $275, and its average grant was $308, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family give grants?
Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (8%) and Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Syracuse, NY (8 grants).
Does Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family's largest grantees?
Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family's largest 2024 grantees include Dove Fund of the Central New York Community Foundation ($1,200), Interfaith Works ($400) and Golisano Childrens Hospital ($300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family?
Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family reported $74K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations including community, human-services, children’s, health, and international-aid organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family's EIN?
Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6464903. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bernard J & Jeanne M Lawler Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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