Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc
Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Riverhead, New York. Its 2024 grants supported theatre organizations and included general operating support, an annual award, and an annual award for playwrights.
Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), top state New York. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,420,000
- -30.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $59,167
- -30.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $21,393,035
- +15.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc
- Invitation Only
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Play submissions are by invitation only: a theatre or agent must be invited by the foundation to submit a play for consideration as an “emerging writer” is determined by the foundation. Eligible playwrights must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The work must be an unproduced, full-length play of social relevance. Musicals, translations, adaptations, and works for children’s theatre are ineligible; plays with stage readings or workshop performances are eligible. Previously submitted plays are ineligible. The filing specifies electronic script submissions.
- Review Cycle
- July 15, 2025.
- Deadline
- July 15, 2025.
- Contact
Application contact: Scott Goldman
Mailing address: PO Box 194, New Brunswick, NJ 08903
Phone: (732) 846-2895
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was George Street Playhouse ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($100,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
132 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 132 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (40%), New Jersey (35%), California (16%), Texas (4%), and Illinois (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 21 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $64K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2022) to $2.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| George Street Playhouse New Brunswick, NJ | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| Primary Stages New York, NY | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company New York, NY | Non-Profit Theater - Annual Award for Playwrights | $75,000 |
| Alley Theatre Houston, TX | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| American Conservatory Theater San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Berkeley Repertory Berkeley, CA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| CAA Foundation New York, NY | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Chicago Theatre Group Inc Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $100,000 |
| La Jolla Playhouse La Jolla, CA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
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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 | $21,393,035 | $5,953,564 | $3,026,005 | $1,420,000 | 24 | $2,024,444 | $4,971,555 | $1,726,916 |
| 2023 | $18,465,476 | $2,218,183 | $3,364,926 | $2,055,000 | 24 | $2,623,208 | $1,447,744 | $1,623,579 |
| 2022 | $19,612,219 | $2,129,117 | $2,470,765 | $1,270,000 | 19 | $1,371,648 | $1,570,440 | $1,629,755 |
| 2021 | $20,433,004 | $1,506,370 | $3,611,848 | $2,465,000 | 37 | $2,600,112 | $926,930 | $1,881,072 |
| 2020 | $22,538,482 | $2,727,751 | $3,095,159 | $1,625,000 | 28 | — | $1,986,605 | $1,749,280 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.7M 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for theatre organizations and playwrights. For example, George Street Playhouse describes its mission as enriching people’s lives through quality theatre, challenging new works, re-imagined classics, and theatre education. Roundabout Theatre Company says it celebrates theatre by spotlighting classics, cultivating new works, and educating audiences. Signature Theatre Company describes its work as celebrating playwrights and giving them an artistic home.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $1,420,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $500,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest grant was $500,000 to George Street Playhouse for general operating support. Other notable grants included $75,000 each to Primary Stages for general operating support and Roundabout Theatre Company for an annual award for playwrights. Alley Theatre, American Conservatory Theater, Berkeley Repertory, Chicago Theatre Group, La Jolla Playhouse, Manhattan Theatre Club, and Signature Theatre Company each received $50,000 for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Saint as president/director, Judith Rubin as treasurer/director, and Patricia McCorkle as secretary/director.
Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc is led by David Saint, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Saint
President & Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$346K (2020) → $135K (2024)
Judith Rubin
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia McCorkle
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $135K, to David Saint (President/Director).
Frequently asked questions about Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc
How much does Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc give each year?
Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 24 grants.
What is Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $59,167, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc that year got $50K on average.
Where does Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc give grants?
Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (35%) and California (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants).
Does Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 79% of Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Annual Award" (3 grants).
Who are Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include George Street Playhouse ($500,000), Primary Stages ($75,000) and Roundabout Theatre Company ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($100,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc?
Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc reported $21.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for theatre organizations and playwrights. For example, George Street Playhouse describes its mission as enriching people’s lives through quality theatre, challenging new works, re-imagined classics, and theatre education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc's EIN?
Laurentshatcher Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6114331. 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. 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 2020–2024
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