George E & Zatha E Lawrence

Foundation · Grantmaker Smith Center, KS EIN: 48-6343742

George E & Zatha E Lawrence is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Smith Center, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $81K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $9K.

Key facts about George E & Zatha E Lawrence

EIN: 48-6343742
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $21,769
Grants made (2025): 4
Average grant: $5,442
Median grant: $5,241
Total assets: $81,135
Primary geography: Kansas (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who George E & Zatha E Lawrence funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for George E & Zatha E Lawrence's 4 itemized 2025 grants were Kansas (89%) and Arizona (11%). None of its 4 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (4 grants).

How George E & Zatha E Lawrence gives

Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$81K

-11.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$22K

+44.8% YoY

Grant Count

-20.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+81.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George E & Zatha E Lawrence reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About George E & Zatha E Lawrence

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Kansas $19K (89%)

Arizona $2K (11%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Arizona Idaho Kansas Nebraska

Cities

HaysLawrenceWichitaSterlingHastingsBoiseManhattanTopekaOmahaPhoenix

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$81,135	$91,842	$98,831
Revenue	$14,224	$11,576	$9,359
Expenses	$24,928	$18,564	$21,999
Qualifying Distributions	$22,323	$15,680	$18,878
Net Investment Income	$9,322	$8,774	$5,911
Distributable Amount	$24,615	$20,000	$18,208

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

February 28, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

26 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Fort Hays State University ($8,869), Sterling College ($6,450), Washburn University ($4,031).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY Hays, KS	EDUCATIONAL	$8,869
STERLING COLLEGE Sterling, KS	EDUCATIONAL	$6,450
WASHBURN UNIVERSITY Topeka, KS	EDUCATIONAL	$4,031
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX Phoenix, AZ	EDUCATIONAL	$2,419

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George E & Zatha E Lawrence?

George E & Zatha E Lawrence is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Smith Center, KS. It holds $81K in total assets as of 2025.

How large is George E & Zatha E Lawrence?

As of 2025, George E & Zatha E Lawrence holds $81K in total assets with $14K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $22K in 2025.

Where does George E & Zatha E Lawrence operate?

George E & Zatha E Lawrence has awarded grants in Arizona, Idaho, Kansas, Nebraska.

What size grants does George E & Zatha E Lawrence award?

In 2025, George E & Zatha E Lawrence awarded 4 grants totaling $22K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is George E & Zatha E Lawrence required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, George E & Zatha E Lawrence reported a distributable amount of $25K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.