Lawrence Cooley and Marina Fanning

Foundation · Grantmaker Arlington, VA EIN: 37-6448188

Lawrence Cooley and Marina Fanning is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $135K. Net investment income was $142K.

Key facts about Lawrence Cooley and Marina Fanning

EIN: 37-6448188
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $135,000
Grants made (2024): 1
Average grant: $135,000
Median grant: $135,000
Total assets: $1,968,933
Primary geography: District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

How Lawrence Cooley and Marina Fanning gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 96% 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.0M

-8.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$135K

-6.9% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$135K

-6.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lawrence Cooley and Marina Fanning reported a distributable amount of $141K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Lawrence Cooley and Marina Fanning

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

District of Columbia $135K (100%)

Share of all 1 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

District of Columbia

Cities

Washington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,968,933	$2,155,222	$2,227,089
Revenue	$153,604	$84,172	$64,333
Expenses	$147,499	$156,039	$163,471
Qualifying Distributions	$135,000	$145,000	$150,000
Net Investment Income	$142,405	$73,633	$52,362
Distributable Amount	$141,217	$133,786	$138,331

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Greater Washington Community Foundation ($135,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
GREATER WASHINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Washington, DC	DONOR ADVISED FUND - PLANNED FOR GIFTS FOR DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE AND CAUSE	$135,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Lawrence S Cooley	Trustee	1	—
Marina F Fanning	Trustee	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lawrence Cooley and Marina Fanning?

Lawrence Cooley and Marina Fanning is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Arlington, VA. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Lawrence Cooley and Marina Fanning?

As of 2024, Lawrence Cooley and Marina Fanning holds $2.0M in total assets with $154K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grant totaling $135K in 2024.

Where does Lawrence Cooley and Marina Fanning operate?

Lawrence Cooley and Marina Fanning has awarded grants in District of Columbia.

What size grants does Lawrence Cooley and Marina Fanning award?

In 2024, Lawrence Cooley and Marina Fanning awarded 1 grant totaling $135K — an average of about $135K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Lawrence Cooley and Marina Fanning required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lawrence Cooley and Marina Fanning reported a distributable amount of $141K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Lawrence Cooley and Marina Fanning's EIN?

Lawrence Cooley and Marina Fanning's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6448188. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.