Joyce and Lawrence Lacerte Charitable

Foundation · Grantmaker Dallas, TX EIN: 75-2681517

Joyce and Lawrence Lacerte Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $779K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $135K. Net investment income was $18K.

Key facts about Joyce and Lawrence Lacerte Charitable

EIN: 75-2681517
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $135,000
Grants made (2024): 3
Average grant: $45,000
Median grant: $50,000
Total assets: $778,843
Primary geography: Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Joyce and Lawrence Lacerte Charitable funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Joyce and Lawrence Lacerte Charitable's 3 itemized 2024 grants were Texas (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (3 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Joyce and Lawrence Lacerte Charitable gives

Giving fell 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 607% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

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

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$779K

+70.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$135K

-80.0% YoY

Grant Count

-66.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$45K

-40.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joyce and Lawrence Lacerte Charitable reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Joyce and Lawrence Lacerte Charitable

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $135K (100%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Tennessee Texas

Cities

DallasArlingtonCoppellLong BeachRichardsonBrentwood

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$778,843	$457,652	$1,142,764
Revenue	$512,321	$33,956	$3,535,920
Expenses	$136,650	$719,068	$941,742
Qualifying Distributions	$135,000	$697,418	$864,208
Net Investment Income	$17,591	$32,306	$1,154,924
Distributable Amount	$22,226	$37,265	$60,705

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

45 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Ursuline Academy of Dallas ($75,000), Parish Episcopal School ($50,000), The Catholic Foundation ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
URSULINE ACADEMY OF DALLAS Dallas, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$75,000
PARISH EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Dallas, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$50,000
THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION Dallas, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Lawrence Lacerte	Off/Dir/Pres/Treas	0.5	—
Joyce Lacerte	Off/Dir/VP/Sec	0.5	—
Megan Barrie-Schwarz	Dir/Asst. Secretary	0.5	—
Aj Lacerte	Director	—	—
Monroe Lacerte	Director	—	—
Madison Lacerte	Director	—	—
Quincy Lacerte	Director	—	—
Adam Lacerte	Director	—	—
John Lacerte	Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joyce and Lawrence Lacerte Charitable?

Joyce and Lawrence Lacerte Charitable is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $779K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Joyce and Lawrence Lacerte Charitable?

As of 2024, Joyce and Lawrence Lacerte Charitable holds $779K in total assets with $512K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $135K in 2024.

Where does Joyce and Lawrence Lacerte Charitable operate?

Joyce and Lawrence Lacerte Charitable has awarded grants in California, Tennessee, Texas.

What size grants does Joyce and Lawrence Lacerte Charitable award?

In 2024, Joyce and Lawrence Lacerte Charitable awarded 3 grants totaling $135K — an average of about $45K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Joyce and Lawrence Lacerte Charitable required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Joyce and Lawrence Lacerte Charitable reported a distributable amount of $22K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Joyce and Lawrence Lacerte Charitable's EIN?

Joyce and Lawrence Lacerte Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2681517. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.