Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation
The Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Concord, New Hampshire. In 2025, it gave $433,254 in grants to 27 organizations. The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation gave $433K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state Wisconsin. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $433,254
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- -15.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,046
- +22.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $5,397,888
- -2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (4 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 90 N Main Street, Concord, NH 03302-2530
Phone: (603) 279-2261
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Marquette University ($92K). Together the top 10 received $358K.
Grant Size Distribution
149 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 149 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, Wisconsin received 42%, Minnesota 15%, Oregon 12%, California 9%, and Arkansas 7%. The listed grants also included recipients in New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 27 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 170% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $276K (2023) to $439K (2022). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $433K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $92,300 |
| Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration La Crosse, WI | General Support | $75,000 |
| Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows Beaverton, OR | General Support | $50,000 |
| Heifer International Little Rock, AR | General Support | $30,000 |
| Presbyterian Homes Foundation St. Paul, MN | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Sister Thea Bowman Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $25,000 |
| King of Grace Lutheran Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $20,500 |
| Nature Conservancy of New Hampshire Concord, NH | General Support | $15,000 |
| University of Dayton Dayton, OH | General Support | $15,000 |
| Catholic Services Appeal Foundation of St Paul and Minneapolis St. Paul, MN | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,397,888 | $446,249 | $464,270 | $433,254 | 27 | $435,444 | $416,846 | $256,013 |
| 2024 | $5,549,643 | $520,497 | $450,888 | $420,600 | 32 | $422,730 | $242,531 | $248,911 |
| 2023 | $5,104,464 | $419,668 | $320,732 | $275,500 | 31 | $277,742 | $306,944 | $231,865 |
| 2022 | $4,822,629 | $947,518 | $481,607 | $438,567 | 27 | $440,548 | $840,139 | $268,210 |
| 2021 | $5,754,516 | $568,691 | $347,061 | $317,245 | 32 | — | $456,129 | $251,839 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $256K for 2025 — 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 or specific focus areas are stated. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported: Marquette University describes its mission as Catholic and Jesuit higher education focused on truth, learning, faith, and service; Presbyterian Homes Foundation describes its mission as enriching the lives of older adults; and Penfield Children’s Center says it helps infants and young children reach their potential through education, therapy, and family programs. These are the grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $433,254. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $92,300, with a median grant of $6,000. The largest listed awards included $92,300 to Marquette University, $75,000 to Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, $50,000 to Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows, and $30,000 to Heifer International. Other listed grants included $25,000 to Presbyterian Homes Foundation, $15,000 to the Nature Conservancy of New Hampshire, and $10,000 to Smile Train.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barbara Lafferty Braun as president; Elena Marie Braun as secretary; and Daniel James Lafferty as treasurer. Sarah Brush, Claire Corbett, Kate Lafferty, and Sean Lafferty are listed as trustees.
Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation is led by Barbara Lafferty Braun, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara Lafferty Braun
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claire Corbett
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Lafferty
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Brush
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Lafferty
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel James Lafferty
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elena Marie Braun
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation gave $433K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $421K across 32 grants.
What is Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $16,046, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation's top state is Wisconsin, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (15%) and Oregon (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (2 grants), St. Paul, MN (2 grants), Minneapolis, MN (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Marquette University ($92,300), Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration ($75,000) and Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation?
Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $435K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $256K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement or specific focus areas are stated. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation 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 Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-6127798. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Lafferty Family Charitable 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Lafferty Family Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lafferty-family-charitable-foundation-morg_21a0adf308104497baa1a56d8408b383
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