Land Economics Foundation of Lambda Alpha International
Land Economics Foundation of Lambda Alpha International is a private foundation, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $730K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $97K.
Land Economics Foundation of Lambda Alpha International at a glance
In short: Land Economics Foundation of Lambda Alpha International gave $33K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,999
- +17.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,250
- -41.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $730,381
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Land Economics Foundation of Lambda Alpha International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New York University ($15K). Together the top 4 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Land Economics Foundation of Lambda Alpha International gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 143% 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 $28K (2023) to $36K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York University New York, NY | Research impact of remote work on built environment Completed expenditure 1/2025 | $14,999 |
| University of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Developing green technology for urban sustainability | $9,500 |
| Spur San Francisco, CA | Prepare financial feasibility analysis of construction defect liability | $5,500 |
| Boston University Boston, MA | Book publication studying globalized economy. Completed expenditure 06/2025. | $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 | $730,381 | $131,193 | $55,643 | $32,999 | 4 | $48,211 | $96,840 | $33,654 |
| 2023 | $670,613 | $69,891 | $49,820 | $28,000 | 2 | $42,714 | $27,384 | $30,188 |
| 2022 | $582,717 | $60,112 | $58,560 | $34,455 | 6 | $50,331 | $16,731 | $30,008 |
| 2021 | $733,514 | $87,540 | $52,199 | $35,574 | 5 | $45,858 | $46,063 | $33,798 |
| 2020 | $654,048 | $55,847 | $48,799 | $34,500 | 5 | — | $17,352 | $27,670 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Land Economics Foundation of Lambda Alpha International reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Land Economics Foundation of Lambda Alpha International is led by Michelle Henrie, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michelle Henrie
President
Secretary → Director & President Since, 2023
Director & President Since → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Leach
Director
Director Since → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Holander
Director
Director Since → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Taylor
Director
Director Since → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Burayidi
Director
Director Since → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Bourassa
Director
Director Since → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Devries
Past President
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jocelyn Lum Frederick
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Barr
Treasurer
Treasurer Since → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Velma Zahirovic-Herbert
Secretary
Secretary Since → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (34)
- Former: Alan Nevin (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ron Buss (2020–2023) — Treasureruntil
- Former: Russell Mathew (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Sheila Harris (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Rachel Edds (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Robert McBride (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Amy Winski (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Anilkumar Hatkar (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Bill De St Aubin (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Brooke Peterson (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Chip Good (2020) — Trustee
- Former: David McKay (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Elisa Campbell (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Emilio Colon-Zavala (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Forrest Thomas (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Francisco De Asis Fernandez Ordonez (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Gina Lavery (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Greg Marcom (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Hiroshi Koyama (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jeanette Justus (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Jeff Beal (2020) — Trustee
- Former: John Leonard (2020) — Trustee
- Former: John Schlichting (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Juan Martinez Galera (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Karin Chao (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Matthew Kimball (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Miguel Tremblay (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Grisso (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Peter Brown (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Randy Williams (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Richard Wilson (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Rodrigo Torres Cande Balderrama (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Susan Todani (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Tom Goodwin (2020) — Trustee
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 Land Economics Foundation of Lambda Alpha International
How much does Land Economics Foundation of Lambda Alpha International give each year?
Land Economics Foundation of Lambda Alpha International gave $33K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 2 grants.
What is Land Economics Foundation of Lambda Alpha International's typical grant size?
Land Economics Foundation of Lambda Alpha International's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,250, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Land Economics Foundation of Lambda Alpha International give grants?
Land Economics Foundation of Lambda Alpha International's top state is New York, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Hawaii (29%) and California (17%).
Does Land Economics Foundation of Lambda Alpha International give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Land Economics Foundation of Lambda Alpha International's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Land Economics Foundation of Lambda Alpha International?
Land Economics Foundation of Lambda Alpha International reported $730K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Land Economics Foundation of Lambda Alpha International's EIN?
Land Economics Foundation of Lambda Alpha International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6124743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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