Laurence Family Foundation Inc
Laurence Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hialeah, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 22 grants totaling $60,500 to charitable organizations in several states.
Laurence Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Laurence Family Foundation Inc gave $61K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- Average grant
- $2,750
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $874,746
- Primary geography
- Florida (29% 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 Laurence Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 798 W 84Th Street, Hialeah, FL 33014
Phone: (305) 821-4400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Laurence Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Crohns & Colitis Foundation ($6K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
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
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (29%), New York (21%), Washington, DC (19%), New Jersey (7%), and California (5%), among other states. These figures describe the locations of grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Laurence Family Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 123% 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
In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation New York, NY | General Contribution | $6,000 |
| Nicholas Children's Hospital Foundation Miami, FL | General Contribution | $3,750 |
| Humane Society International Washington, DC | General Contribution | $3,500 |
| Humane Society of United States Washington, DC | General Contribution | $3,500 |
| North Shore Animal League Port Washington, NY | General Contribution | $3,500 |
| Chapman Partnership Miami, FL | General Contribution | $3,250 |
| Feeding America Washington, DC | General Contribution | $3,250 |
| God's Love We Deliver New York, NY | General Contribution | $3,250 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Laguna Hills, CA | General Contribution | $3,250 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey Hillside, NJ | General Contribution | $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 | $874,746 | $237,454 | $73,117 | $60,500 | 22 | $60,500 | $74,933 | $49,046 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Laurence Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $49K 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 available filing information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations addressing a range of needs. For example, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation says it works to find cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the quality of life of people affected by them. Chapman Partnership describes its work as providing services to help residents overcome homelessness and achieve long-term self-sufficiency. Feeding South Florida says it works to end hunger through food access, advocacy, programming, and education. Animal welfare organizations among the grantees include The Asher House, which says it rescues and rehabilitates animals, and Safe Haven Equine Warriors, which says it rescues, rehabilitates, and re-homes equines.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 22 grants totaling $60,500. Grants ranged from $1,250 to $6,000, with a median grant of $3,000.
The largest listed grant was $6,000 to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. Other notable grants included $3,750 to Nicholas Children’s Hospital Foundation; $3,500 each to Humane Society International, Humane Society of the United States, and North Shore Animal League; and $3,250 each to Chapman Partnership, Feeding America, God’s Love We Deliver, and Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. The foundation also gave $3,000 each to Community Food Bank of New Jersey, Feeding South Florida, and Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John K Laurence, David L Laurence, and Barbara S Speas as directors.
Laurence Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara S. Speas
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David L. Laurence
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John K. Laurence
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Laurence Family Foundation Inc
How much does Laurence Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Laurence Family Foundation Inc gave $61K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Laurence Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Laurence Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,750, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Laurence Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Laurence Family Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (21%) and District of Columbia (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), Miami, FL (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Laurence Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Laurence Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Laurence Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Laurence Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Crohns & Colitis Foundation ($6,000), Nicholas Children's Hospital Foundation ($3,750) and Humane Society International ($3,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Laurence Family Foundation Inc?
Laurence Family Foundation Inc reported $875K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Laurence Family Foundation Inc fund?
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants went to organizations addressing a range of needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Laurence Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Laurence Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Laurence Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1627969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.
Does Laurence 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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Grantable. (2026). Laurence Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/laurence-family-foundation-inc-morg_2aa7d3ade31b487695d02fe721611b6c
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