Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc
LAWRENCE A & CLARE A LIEBE FAMILY is a private foundation based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports 14 grants totaling $26,272, with each listed grant designated for “ministries support.”
Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc gave $26K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Wisconsin. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,272
- +63.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,877
- +40.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,016
- Total assets
- $46,490
- -16.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (5 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (57% 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 Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing says applications should be in writing and include a description of the anticipated charitable use of funds. It lists no restrictions on awards and names no application deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Clare A Liebe
Mailing address: 618 Olde River Court, Green Bay, WI 54301
Phone: (262) 352-5898
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Outstretched Hands for Romania ($7K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. Wisconsin received 57% of the total, followed by Hawaii (12%), Tennessee (8%), Mississippi (8%), and Colorado (4%). The listed recipients also included organizations in Arizona, North Carolina, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 14 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 132% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 786% 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 $5K (2020) to $26K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Outstretched Hands for Romania Milwaukee, WI | Ministries Support | $7,000 |
| World Mission Outreach Kahului, HI | Ministries Support | $3,240 |
| Acts 18 Ministry Greenbay, WI | Ministries Support | $2,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | Ministries Support | $2,000 |
| Project Bible Runners Mathiston, MS | Ministries Support | $2,000 |
| Bethel Baptist Church Green Bay, WI | Ministries Support | $2,000 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | Ministries Support | $1,032 |
| Jewish Voice Ministries Internation Phoenix, AZ | Ministries Support | $1,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | Ministries Support | $1,000 |
| Aglow Intl Lighthouse New Berlin, WI | Ministries Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $46,490 | $19,356 | $28,208 | $26,272 | 14 | $26,272 | $17,562 | $3,343 |
| 2023 | $55,342 | $12,050 | $17,923 | $16,063 | 12 | $16,063 | $10,248 | $3,974 |
| 2022 | $61,216 | $6,106 | $16,402 | $14,257 | 12 | $14,257 | $4,188 | $4,685 |
| 2021 | $71,512 | $18,125 | $13,121 | $11,300 | 6 | $11,300 | $16,311 | $5,728 |
| 2020 | $66,507 | $2,343 | $6,875 | $5,000 | 5 | — | $468 | $4,725 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations, including religious and ministry organizations. For example, Acts 18 Ministry describes its mission as helping Christians share the love and grace of Jesus Christ through free acts of kindness. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people around the world. For Zion’s Sake Intercessors describes its work as motivating worldwide prayer for Israel and gathering charitable assistance for impoverished and persecuted Jews in Israel. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 14 grants totaling $26,272. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $7,000, with a median grant of $1,016. Its largest awards included $7,000 to Outstretched Hands for Romania, $3,240 to World Mission Outreach, and $2,000 each to Acts 18 Ministry, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Project Bible Runners, and Bethel Baptist Church. Other listed recipients included Compassion International ($1,032), Jewish Voice Ministries International ($1,000), Samaritan’s Purse ($1,000), Aglow Intl Lighthouse ($1,000), Banner Church ($1,000), and Yeshua Training Ministries ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Clare A. Liebe as president and director; Susan E. Thiemke as director; Jennifer A. Servias as secretary and director; Michael L. Liebe as treasurer and director; and Kara L. Linton as director.
Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc is led by Clare A. Liebe, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clare A. Liebe
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer A. Servias
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kara L. Linton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael L. Liebe
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan E. Thiemke
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lawrence A. Liebe (2020–2023) — Vice President & Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc
How much does Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc gave $26K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16K across 12 grants.
What is Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,016, and its average grant was $1,877, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Hawaii (12%) and Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (2 grants), Greenbay, WI (2 grants) and New Berlin, WI (2 grants).
Does Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministries Support" (14 grants).
Who are Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Outstretched Hands for Romania ($7,000), World Mission Outreach ($3,240) and Acts 18 Ministry ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc?
Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc reported $46K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations, including religious and ministry organizations. For example, Acts 18 Ministry describes its mission as helping Christians share the love and grace of Jesus Christ through free acts of kindness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1862248. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lawrence a & Clare a Liebe 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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