Lawton Public School Foundation Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Lawton, OK EIN: 73-1386496

Support the funding of the lawton public schools.

Key facts about Lawton Public School Foundation Inc

In short: Lawton Public School Foundation Inc gave $162K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $81K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
73-1386496
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$161,920
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$80,960
Median grant
$80,960
Total assets
$2,989,311
Primary geography
Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

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

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$3.0M

+46.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$162K

-4.2% YoY

Grant Count

2

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$81K

-4.2% YoY

How Lawton Public School Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Lawton Public School Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Lawton Public School Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Lawton, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $162K. Net investment income was $202K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

States

Cities

Lawton

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K1 grant2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 2 grants2023 2 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2020) to $169K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $162K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Lawton Public Schools: $156KLawton Public Schools$156KIndividual Teacher: $6KIndividual Teacher$6K

The largest 2024 recipient was Lawton Public Schools ($156K). Together the top 2 received $162K.

Grant Size Distribution

7 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K1$50–100K4$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lawton Public Schools Lawton, OKTeachers/Classroom$156,420
Individual Teacher Lawton, OKTeacher/Classroom$5,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,989,311$2,047,450$2,053,005
Revenue$1,013,499$462,219$327,277
Expenses$411,915$312,919$241,435
Net Investment Income$202,451$26,957$26,443

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 9, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 10, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Lawton Public School Foundation Inc is led by Laura Hatch, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 20 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Laura Hatch

    President

    Board Member → Vice President El, 2023

    Vice President El → President, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Carson

    Executive Di

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $78K (2023) → $79K (2024)

  • Kirsten Green

    Board Member

    Secretary → Vice President, 2023

    Vice President → Board Member, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marcus Rucker

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stephanie Adair

    Board Member

    On filings since 2021

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kari Garza

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Krista Ratliff

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Adolfo Garcia

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joanne Gaasbeck

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kara Tipton-Smith

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Makenzie Ridenhour

    Vice President El

    Board Member → Vice President El, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shelby Brittain

    Vice President

    Secretary → Vice President, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Aubree Walton

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Becky Holland

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Madigan III

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Donna Bagwell

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jayson Sims

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John McBride

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kimberli Burk

    Secretary

    New on the 2024 filing

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sarah Smith

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (26)
  • Former: Joelle Jolly (2020–2023) — President
  • Former: Kena Herring (2020–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Krista Gordon (2020–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Leah Terrill-Nessmith (2020–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Sally Greenlee (2020–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Brenda Spencer-Ragland (2022–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Daniel Ghrayyeb (2022–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Kimber Downey (2022–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Austin Rabon (2020–2022) — Treasurer
  • Former: Brenda Myers (2020–2022) — Vice President
  • Former: Sandy Mayhall (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Shelly Fields (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Taylor Green (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Tiffany Schaefer (2021–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Nathan Harbert (2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Clay Zelbst (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: George Porter (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Kara Tipton (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Karen Bailey (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Kent Lewis (2020–2021) — President
  • Former: Nicole Coffman (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Scott Sheppard (2020–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Brenda Pirtle (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Brigitte Sharp-Derenoncourt (2020) — Secretary
  • Former: Kelly Edwards (2020) — Board Member
  • Former: Tiffany Davis (2020) — Board Member

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Lisa Carson — Executive Di: $79KLisa CarsonExecutive Di$79K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $79K, to Lisa Carson (Executive Di).

Frequently asked questions about Lawton Public School Foundation Inc

How much does Lawton Public School Foundation Inc give each year?

Lawton Public School Foundation Inc gave $162K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $169K across 2 grants.

How large is Lawton Public School Foundation Inc?

Lawton Public School Foundation Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.

Where does Lawton Public School Foundation Inc operate?

Lawton Public School Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Oklahoma.

What is Lawton Public School Foundation Inc's EIN?

Lawton Public School Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1386496. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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