Laurie Foundation for the Performing Arts Inc
Laurie Foundation for the Performing Arts Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Columbia, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $6K.
Laurie Foundation for the Performing Arts Inc at a glance
In short: Laurie Foundation for the Performing Arts Inc gave $31K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,222
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,611
- +77.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,611
- Total assets
- $5,796,238
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% 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 Laurie Foundation for the Performing Arts Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Spay Neuter Project ($16K). Together the top 2 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Laurie Foundation for the Performing Arts Inc gives
- Giving grew 2156% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $76K (2019). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Spay Neuter Project Columbia, MO | By removing financial barriers, they reduce the unplanned and homeless pet population, and help pet owners keep their pets happy and healthy, and families whole. | $15,611 |
| Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture Columbia, MO | CCUA works to enhance their community's health by connecting people to agriculture and the land through hands-on learning opportunities, from seed to plate. | $15,611 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,796,238 | $2,465,986 | $2,591,439 | $31,222 | 2 | $1,886,920 | $6,051 |
| 2023 | $5,922,195 | $2,509,251 | $2,683,250 | $35,105 | 4 | $1,971,597 | $4,932 |
| 2022 | $6,062,598 | $2,079,124 | $2,474,061 | $30,200 | 2 | $1,646,549 | $1,093 |
| 2021 | $6,459,045 | $968,148 | $2,174,901 | $1,384 | 2 | $1,596,834 | $2,801 |
| 2020 | $7,610,155 | $337,879 | $2,048,597 | — | — | — | $28,673 |
| 2019 | $9,319,225 | $714,275 | $2,515,796 | $75,828 | 14 | — | $66,105 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Laurie Foundation for the Performing Arts Inc is led by Nancy W Laurie, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy W Laurie
President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent P Karasiuk
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paige Laurie
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Laurie Foundation for the Performing Arts Inc
How much does Laurie Foundation for the Performing Arts Inc give each year?
Laurie Foundation for the Performing Arts Inc gave $31K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $35K across 4 grants.
How large is Laurie Foundation for the Performing Arts Inc?
Laurie Foundation for the Performing Arts Inc reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is Laurie Foundation for the Performing Arts Inc?
Laurie Foundation for the Performing Arts Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Columbia, MO. It holds $5.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Laurie Foundation for the Performing Arts Inc operate?
Laurie Foundation for the Performing Arts Inc has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Illinois, Missouri.
What is Laurie Foundation for the Performing Arts Inc's EIN?
Laurie Foundation for the Performing Arts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3493939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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