Lawrence Charitable Foundation
Lawrence Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Lawrence, an individual recipient Its 2024 filing reports grants to religious and educational organizations, with recipients in an individual recipient and New Jersey.
Lawrence Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Lawrence Charitable Foundation gave $160K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $160,333
- +15.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -31.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,576
- +68.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,678,479
- +3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (81% 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 Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. The 2024 filing says to contact Lynn Gettenberg and submit letters of recommendation and descriptions of activities. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Lynn Gettenberg
Mailing address: 388 Kenridge Road, Lawrence, NY 11559
Phone: (512) 295-5350
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lawrence Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cong Chino V Chisda ($35K). Together the top 10 received $159K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in an individual recipient and 19% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lawrence Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 145% 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 $100K (2021) to $216K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Chino V Chisda Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $35,000 |
| Charitable Recpients 1500 or Less Cedarhurst, NY | Religious | $29,558 |
| Vaad Harabonim Linyanei Tzedaka Lakewood, NJ | Religious | $25,000 |
| Cong Ahavas Tzedeka Vchessed Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $25,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel Cedarhurst, NY | Religious | $25,000 |
| Chesed Fund Bergenfield, NJ | Religious | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Netiv Aryeh Monsey, NY | Educational | $5,000 |
| Charidy Foundation Brooklyn, NY | Religious | $4,000 |
| New York Medical College Valhalla, NY | Educational | $3,000 |
| Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst Cedarhurst, NY | Religious | $1,975 |
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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 | $2,678,479 | $250,933 | $161,617 | $160,333 | 11 | $160,333 | $100,729 | $110,911 |
| 2023 | $2,589,163 | $74,964 | $145,108 | $138,541 | 16 | $138,541 | $72,478 | $111,683 |
| 2022 | $2,670,113 | $306,713 | $182,176 | $179,326 | 13 | $179,326 | $213,253 | $104,534 |
| 2021 | $2,552,829 | $30,090 | $101,127 | $100,462 | 21 | $101,127 | $29,425 | $124,223 |
| 2020 | $2,623,866 | $25,716 | $216,064 | $215,589 | 19 | — | $24,641 | $133,656 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lawrence Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $111K 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 filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included religious and educational purposes. Among the grantees, Central Fund of Israel describes its mission as directing donations to charities in Israel; American Friends of Netiv Aryeh describes supporting religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational programs, including lectures and retreats on Jewish religious topics and current events; and an individual recipient Medical College describes educating health professionals and researchers and conducting biomedical and population-based research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $160,333. Grants ranged from $1,800 to $35,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest awards included $35,000 to Cong Chinov Chisda, $29,558 to charitable recipients of $1,500 or less, $25,000 each to Vaad Harabonim Linyanei Tzedaka, Cong Ahavas Tzedeka Vchessed, and Central Fund of Israel, and $5,000 to Chesed Fund and American Friends of Netiv Aryeh.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gary Gettenberg and Lynn Gettenberg as trustees.
Lawrence Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Gettenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Gettenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 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.
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence Charitable Foundation
How much does Lawrence Charitable Foundation give each year?
Lawrence Charitable Foundation gave $160K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $139K across 16 grants.
What is Lawrence Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Lawrence Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $14,576, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lawrence Charitable Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Lawrence Charitable Foundation give grants?
Lawrence Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (4 grants) and Cedarhurst, NY (3 grants).
Does Lawrence Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Lawrence Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (9 grants).
Who are Lawrence Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Lawrence Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cong Chino V Chisda ($35,000), Charitable Recpients 1500 or Less ($29,558) and Vaad Harabonim Linyanei Tzedaka ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lawrence Charitable Foundation?
Lawrence Charitable Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $160K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $111K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lawrence Charitable Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included religious and educational purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lawrence Charitable Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lawrence Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Lawrence Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1709120. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lawrence Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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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