Lawrence Foundation for Buffalo
Lawrence Foundation for Buffalo is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Clifton, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $687K in total assets. In 2026, it made $62K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $4K.
Lawrence Foundation for Buffalo at a glance
- Total assets
- $686,510
- -3.9% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $45,899
- +26.3% vs 2025
- Qualifying distributions (2026)
- $62,408
- +15.3% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $72,805
- +12.8% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Lawrence Foundation for Buffalo funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Lawrence Foundation for Buffalo gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2020) to $2K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud County Community College Concordia, KS | Scholarship | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $686,510 | $45,899 | $72,805 | — | — | $62,408 | $4,059 |
| 2025 | $714,548 | $36,352 | $64,528 | $500 | 1 | $54,131 | $5,025 |
| 2024 | $789,457 | $37,500 | $81,387 | $500 | 1 | $70,990 | $6,511 |
| 2023 | $818,880 | $36,114 | $129,710 | $1,500 | 3 | $102,546 | $2,678 |
| 2022 | $1,021,881 | $56,328 | $58,799 | $500 | 1 | $48,462 | $1,233 |
| 2021 | $873,914 | $55,021 | $45,832 | $1,000 | 2 | — | — |
| 2020 | $864,724 | $36,880 | $80,657 | $500 | 1 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lawrence Foundation for Buffalo is led by Thomas L. Erickson, Director & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Thomas L. Erickson
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James F. Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kelsea Sakamoto
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sonja D. Lawrence
Director
Director & President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nicole Brabeck
Director & T
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Tracey Volk (2023) — Director & T
- Former: David F. King (2020–2022) — Director & T
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Lawrence Foundation for Buffalo
How large is Lawrence Foundation for Buffalo?
Lawrence Foundation for Buffalo reported $687K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $46K.
What is Lawrence Foundation for Buffalo?
Lawrence Foundation for Buffalo is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Clifton, KS. It holds $687K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Lawrence Foundation for Buffalo operate?
Lawrence Foundation for Buffalo has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Lawrence Foundation for Buffalo's EIN?
Lawrence Foundation for Buffalo's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1731128. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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