Lay Family Foundation
Lay Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In 2025, it made 26 grants totaling $152,255, with awards going primarily to organizations in Oklahoma.
Lay Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lay Family Foundation gave $152K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $152,255
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- Average grant
- $5,856
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,380,919
- +247.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Lay Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4200 East Skelly Drive Suite 950, Tulsa, OK 74135
Phone: (918) 388-1655
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lay Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Project Orphan ($35K). Together the top 10 received $122K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma. The other reported recipient-state shares were Massachusetts (4%), Texas (4%), Alabama (3%), and Ohio (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lay Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 222% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Orphan Tulsa, OK | General Funding | $35,005 |
| Tulsa Firefighters Benevolence Fund Tulsa, OK | General Funding | $26,500 |
| Little Light House Tulsa, OK | General Funding | $15,000 |
| 180 Disaster Relief Jenks, OK | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma State Society Oklahoma City, OK | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Hope Farm Fairhope, AL | General Funding | $5,000 |
| Mend Medical Services Tulsa, OK | General Funding | $5,000 |
| Happy Hands West Springfield, MA | General Funding | $5,000 |
| The Bench Foundation Owasso, OK | General Funding | $5,000 |
| Folds of Honor- Oklahoma Chapter Owasso, OK | General Funding | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,380,919 | $1,164,816 | $181,734 | $152,255 | 26 | $152,255 | $40,770 | $68,716 |
| 2024 | $397,837 | $400,290 | — | — | — | — | — | $564 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lay Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. The grant recipients’ own descriptions show a range of activities: the Tulsa Firefighters Benevolence Fund says it provides relief to family members affected by death, injury, or illness; Little Light House says it provides tuition-free Christian education and therapeutic services for children with special needs and their families; and The Demand Project says it works to eradicate human trafficking and the commercial sexual exploitation of children.
Other recipients describe work in areas including medical services, support for children’s healthcare, and services intended to promote self-sufficiency and independence.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $152,255. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $35,005, with a median award of $2,500. The largest awards included $35,005 to Project Orphan, $26,500 to the Tulsa Firefighters Benevolence Fund, $15,000 to Little Light House, and $10,000 each to 180 Disaster Relief and the Oklahoma State Society. The listed grants were designated for general funding.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the following directors: Billy Mike Lay, Debra Lucile Lay, Shawn Michael Lay, Christine Schmidt Lay, and Michelle Renee Lay.
Lay Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Billy Mike Lay
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Schmidt Lay
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Lucile Lay
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Renee Lay
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Michael Lay
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Lay Family Foundation
How much does Lay Family Foundation give each year?
Lay Family Foundation gave $152K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Lay Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lay Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $5,856, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lay Family Foundation give grants?
Lay Family Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (7 grants), Broken Arrow, OK (3 grants), Jenks, OK (2 grants) and Owasso, OK (2 grants).
Does Lay Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lay Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lay Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lay Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Project Orphan ($35,005), Tulsa Firefighters Benevolence Fund ($26,500) and Little Light House ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lay Family Foundation?
Lay Family Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lay Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lay Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lay Family Foundation's EIN?
Lay Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-2346558. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Lay Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Lay Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lay-family-foundation-morg_0fa7d58ee2d245038461c6ae13c294bd
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