Lattner Family Foundation Inc
Lattner Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Delray Beach, Florida. Founded in 2006 as a continuation of the Forrest C. Lattner Foundation, it supports charitable work in areas including arts and humanities, education, the environment, and health and social services, including Christian organizations providing such services.
Lattner Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lattner Family Foundation Inc gave $6.7M across 196 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,663,500
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 196
- +19500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,997
- -99.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $106,866,200
- +16.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lattner Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests through its portal, by phone, or by email. Its website lists application materials for submission, while the 2024 filing says forms and materials are available upon request.
- Review Cycle
- March 1 and September 1 each year, according to the foundation’s website; the 2024 filing lists deadlines as available upon request.
- Deadline
- March 1 and September 1 each year, according to the foundation’s website; the 2024 filing lists deadlines as available…
- Contact
Application contact: Rob Murphy
Mailing address: 770 East Atlantic Ave Ste 201, Delray Beach, FL 33483
Phone: (561) 278-3781
Website: https://lattnerfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Lattner Family Foundation Inc
Who Lattner Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alliance Defending Freedom ($150K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 200 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies Palm Beach County, Florida; Kansas; Georgia; the Springfield, Missouri, metro area; and Rhode Island as its primary grantmaking areas. In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to Kansas recipients, 25% to Florida, 10% to Georgia, 3% to Virginia, and 2% to Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 196 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lattner Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% 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 $5.1M (2020) to $6.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 196 grants totaling $6.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | support the charitable mission of the organization. | $150,000 |
| Family First Tampa, FL | support the charitable mission of the organization. | $150,000 |
| International Cooperating Ministries Newport News, VA | support the charitable mission of the organization. | $150,000 |
| Ashland Community Foundation Ashland, KS | support the charitable mission of the organization. | $140,000 |
| Classical School of Wichita Wichita, KS | support the charitable mission of the organization. | $135,000 |
| Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County Wichita, KS | support the charitable mission of the organization. | $125,000 |
| Trinity Academy Wichita, KS | support the charitable mission of the organization. | $125,000 |
| Youth Horizons Wichita, KS | support the charitable mission of the organization. | $115,000 |
| Destiny Rescue USA Fort Wayne, IN | support the charitable mission of the organization. | $100,000 |
| Empower Evergreen Wichita, KS | support the charitable mission of the organization. | $100,000 |
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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 | $106,866,200 | $22,845,592 | $7,698,910 | $6,663,500 | 196 | $7,126,450 | $22,436,056 | $6,446,143 |
| 2023 | $91,671,102 | $9,213,826 | $6,808,925 | $6,008,500 | 1 | $6,368,650 | $8,712,003 | $6,209,252 |
| 2022 | $82,495,421 | $9,058,097 | $7,243,440 | $6,545,682 | 1 | $6,856,639 | $8,724,340 | $5,876,670 |
| 2021 | $83,049,454 | $6,453,485 | $6,611,178 | $5,772,000 | 1 | $6,057,060 | $6,129,400 | $5,821,988 |
| 2020 | $80,536,638 | $10,191,056 | $5,767,384 | $5,094,500 | 1 | — | $9,916,591 | $4,945,116 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lattner Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $6.4M 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
The foundation says it seeks to continue its founder’s legacy and support creative, innovative programs that encourage hope and personal responsibility, advance solutions, and inspire others to contribute. Its stated areas of giving are arts and humanities, education, environment, and health and social services, including Christian organizations that provide such services.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Family First describes its mission as providing parenting, marriage, and relational guidance to help people strengthen family relationships and find hope. Classical School of Wichita says it provides a classical, biblically based education, while Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County describes work to address child abuse and coordinate services for affected children. Ashland Community Foundation says it works to improve quality of life in its area through efforts including education, health, family well-being, nature preservation, and cultural and recreational activities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 196 grants totaling $6,663,500. Awards ranged from $2,000 to $150,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Its largest reported grants included $150,000 each to Alliance Defending Freedom, Family First, and International Cooperating Ministries; $140,000 to Ashland Community Foundation; $135,000 to Classical School of Wichita; and $125,000 each to Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County and Trinity Academy.
The foundation’s website says grant decisions are scheduled twice a year, with deadlines of March 1 and September 1 and notifications approximately 12 weeks later. It asks applicants to provide organizational information, a brief history, the purpose of the request, a mission statement, and an explanation of alignment with the foundation’s mission. It also requests a list of officers and directors with the years they joined the board, an IRS tax determination letter, the most recent Form 990, and expenditure information. The 2024 filing states that forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are available upon request.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lattner Family Foundation Inc is led by Martha L Walker, Chairman & CEO on the 2024 filing; 5 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martha L Walker
Chairman & CEO
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew L Harris
President
Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Rick Walker
Director & Trustee
Trustee → Director & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Patricia Gerhart
Director & Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$136K (2024)
Richard M Harris
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Susan B Walker
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Forrest C. Brown (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Janet Brown (2020–2023) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $136K, to Patricia Gerhart (Director/Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lattner Family Foundation Inc
How much does Lattner Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Lattner Family Foundation Inc gave $6.7M across 196 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.0M across 1 grant.
What is Lattner Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lattner Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $33,997, across 196 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lattner Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Lattner Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (25%) and Georgia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita, KS (71 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (16 grants), Delray Beach, FL (13 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (9 grants).
Does Lattner Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 196 grants with a stated purpose on Lattner Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support the Charitable Mission of the Organization." (196 grants).
Who are Lattner Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lattner Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Alliance Defending Freedom ($150,000), Family First ($150,000) and International Cooperating Ministries ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 7% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lattner Family Foundation Inc?
Lattner Family Foundation Inc reported $106.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lattner Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it seeks to continue its founder’s legacy and support creative, innovative programs that encourage hope and personal responsibility, advance solutions, and inspire others to contribute. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lattner Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests through its portal, by phone, or by email. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lattner Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lattner Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3100839. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lattner Family Foundation Inc 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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