John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation
The John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation is a private foundation based in Alamo, California. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 grants included awards for family services, research, churches, music, education, and community health.
John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation at a glance
In short: John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation gave $126K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,500
- -25.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,183
- -18.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,329,774
- -1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (3 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 60 Jennifer Lane, Alamo, CA 94507
Phone: (925) 299-0080
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Homeless Prenatal Program ($35K). Together the top 10 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 165 grants of 166 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 9% to Idaho, 5% to Illinois, 2% to Colorado, and 2% to South Dakota. The listed grants also included recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 28 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $110K (2021) to $169K (2023). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Homeless Prenatal Program San Francisco, CA | family resource center FOR LOW INCOME AND HOMELESSEIN #94-3146280 | $34,500 |
| UCSF Foundation San Francisco, CA | Golden Research Project | $30,000 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church Ketchum, ID | General Fund | $5,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal Church Beverly Hills, CA | General Funds | $5,000 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony Sun Valley, ID | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Grace Presbyterian Church Winnetka, IL | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Uc Regents Berkeley, CA | Contra Costa County Extension | $4,000 |
| Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO | General Fund | $3,000 |
| St Stephens Episcopal Church Orinda, CA | General Fund | $3,000 |
| St Alban's Episcopal Church Los Angeles, CA | General Fund | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,329,774 | $96,348 | $161,302 | $125,500 | 30 | $125,500 | $67,618 | $143,302 |
| 2023 | $1,346,398 | $78,225 | $202,780 | $168,600 | 33 | $168,600 | $53,084 | $128,442 |
| 2022 | $1,470,952 | $88,525 | $165,032 | $132,900 | 38 | $132,900 | $63,560 | $128,666 |
| 2021 | $1,547,459 | $379,058 | $152,800 | $109,500 | 29 | $108,000 | $353,762 | $132,225 |
| 2020 | $1,321,218 | $182,512 | $159,086 | $132,900 | 36 | — | $160,651 | $113,841 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation reported a distributable amount of $143K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for organizations working in a range of fields. For example, Homeless Prenatal Program describes its work as providing prenatal care and family resource services for low-income and homeless women and families. Sun Valley Summer Symphony says it aims to enrich and inspire its community through free classical music concerts and education programs. Challis Area Health Center says it provides quality healthcare to its community, while University School of Milwaukee says it supports the school’s educational purposes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $125,500 through 30 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $34,500, with a median of $2,000.
The largest 2024 grants included $34,500 to Homeless Prenatal Program in San Francisco for a family resource center, and $30,000 to UCSF Foundation for the Golden Research Project. Other notable grants were $5,000 each to St Thomas Episcopal Church in Ketchum and All Saints Episcopal Church in Beverly Hills; $4,000 each to Sun Valley Summer Symphony, Grace Presbyterian Church, and UC Regents for Contra Costa County Extension; and $3,000 each to Colorado College, St Stephens Episcopal Church, St Alban’s Episcopal Church, Pillers of Hope, and Park Theater Trust.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Mark Lawrence as CEO, Steven E Lawrence as CFO, James B Lawrence as Secretary, and Amy Shelley De Rouvray as Director.
John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation is led by John Mark Lawrence, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Mark Lawrence
CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Shelley De Rouvray
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James B. Lawrence
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven E. Lawrence
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation
How much does John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation give each year?
John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation gave $126K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $169K across 33 grants.
What is John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation's typical grant size?
John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,183, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation give grants?
John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation gives mostly in California: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Berkeley, CA (3 grants), San Francisco, CA (2 grants), Ketchum, ID (2 grants) and Vermillion, SD (2 grants).
Does John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 53% of John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation's largest grantees?
John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Homeless Prenatal Program ($34,500), UCSF Foundation ($30,000) and Uc Regents ($6,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation?
John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for organizations working in a range of fields. For example, Homeless Prenatal Program describes its work as providing prenatal care and family resource services for low-income and homeless women and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation's EIN?
John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6098361. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John H & Amy Bowles Lawrence Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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