Lair Family Foundation
Lair Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Richardson, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $158K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $15K.
Lair Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lair Family Foundation gave $15K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,650
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,930
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $157,663
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lair Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Young Life ($10K). Together the top 5 received $15K.
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
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lair Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 282% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $36K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | High School Ministry | $10,000 |
| World Vision Federal Way, WA | Uganda Children's Aid | $2,400 |
| Trinity Presbyterian Church Maryville, TN | Ministry Support | $1,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Disaster Relief | $1,000 |
| Richardson Family YMCA Richardson, TX | Youth Development Program | $250 |
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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 | $157,663 | $24,157 | $32,819 | $14,650 | 5 | $26,587 | $14,798 | $9,425 |
| 2023 | $166,259 | $17,334 | $31,822 | $16,150 | 5 | $26,379 | $8,347 | $9,095 |
| 2022 | $180,813 | $3,435 | $50,454 | $33,650 | 8 | $43,945 | — | $10,918 |
| 2021 | $227,832 | $36,927 | $37,215 | $20,550 | 8 | $30,256 | $28,027 | $13,277 |
| 2020 | $228,120 | $13,547 | $52,683 | $36,050 | 9 | — | $4,188 | $12,599 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lair Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lair Family Foundation is led by Keith Lair, Chm, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Keith Lair
Chm, President & Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Craig Lair
Director
On filings since 2020
$325 (2020) → $400 (2024)
Grant Lair
Director
On filings since 2020
$325 (2020) → $400 (2024)
Sherry Trussell
Director
On filings since 2020
$325 (2020) → $400 (2024)
Susan Lair
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
$325 (2020) → $400 (2024)
Troy Craig
Director
On filings since 2020
$325 (2020) → $400 (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to Keith Lair (CHM/Pres/DIR). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lair Family Foundation
How much does Lair Family Foundation give each year?
Lair Family Foundation gave $15K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 5 grants.
What is Lair Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lair Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,930, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lair Family Foundation give grants?
Lair Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (16%) and Tennessee (7%).
Does Lair Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Lair Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Lair Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lair Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Young Life ($10,000), World Vision ($2,400) and Trinity Presbyterian Church ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lair Family Foundation?
Lair Family Foundation reported $158K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Lair Family Foundation's EIN?
Lair Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0769300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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