Laurlene Straughn Pratt Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Towson, MD EIN: 45-3830181

Laurlene Straughn Pratt Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Towson, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $188K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $8K.

Laurlene Straughn Pratt Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: Laurlene Straughn Pratt Foundation Inc gave $28K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $14K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$28,000
Grants made (2026)
2
Average grant
$14,000
Median grant
$14,000
Total assets
$188,087
-9.6% vs 2025
Primary geography
Maryland (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.

Who Laurlene Straughn Pratt Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2026

Maryland Food Bank: $20KMaryland Food Bank$20KMeals on Wheels of Central Maryland: $8KMeals on Wheels of CentralMaryland$8K

The largest 2026 recipient was Maryland Food Bank ($20K). Together the top 2 received $28K.

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

States

Cities

Baltimore

How Laurlene Straughn Pratt Foundation Inc gives

  • In 2026 it paid out 62% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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

$0$10K$20K$30K1 grant2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024 0 grants2025 2 grants2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $28K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $28K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Maryland Food Bank Baltimore, MDOperations$20,000
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland Baltimore, MDOperations$8,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$188,087$10,955$30,829$28,0002$28,000$8,126$45,105
2025$207,961$10,480$3,666———$7,756$33,499
2024$201,147$60,538$2,624———$55,644$27,357
2023$143,233$8,065$2,522———$6,206$24,105
2022$137,690$7,863$2,325———$5,538$24,130
2021$132,152$37,487$12,322$10,0001—$5,165$21,181

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Laurlene Straughn Pratt Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Laurlene Straughn Pratt Foundation Inc is led by Louis F. Friedman, President since 2026 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Louis F. Friedman

    President

    V.p. & Secretary → President, 2026

    On filings since 2021

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Matthew N. Davis

    Vice President & Treasurer

    Treasurer → Vice President & Treasurer, 2026

    On filings since 2021

    0.2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Suzanne Pratt O'Connell

    Former President

    President → Former President, 2026

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Charles J. Bishow

    Secretary

    New on the 2026 filing

    0.1 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Laurlene Straughn Pratt Foundation Inc

How much does Laurlene Straughn Pratt Foundation Inc give each year?

Laurlene Straughn Pratt Foundation Inc gave $28K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is Laurlene Straughn Pratt Foundation Inc?

Laurlene Straughn Pratt Foundation Inc reported $188K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

Where does Laurlene Straughn Pratt Foundation Inc operate?

Laurlene Straughn Pratt Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Maryland.

What is Laurlene Straughn Pratt Foundation Inc's EIN?

Laurlene Straughn Pratt Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3830181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(7)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 10, 2026)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 31, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 28, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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