Lynn Courtney Foundation
Lynn Courtney Foundation is a private foundation, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K.
Lynn Courtney Foundation at a glance
In short: Lynn Courtney Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,121
- -99.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -85.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,121
- -96.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,121
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lynn Courtney Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City Wildlife ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 31 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Lynn Courtney Foundation gives
- Giving fell 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 174% 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
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $230K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Wildlife Washington, DC | General Support | $1,121 |
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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 | — | $107 | $2,121 | $1,121 | 1 | $1,621 | — | $929 |
| 2023 | $203 | $52,887 | $212,500 | $195,990 | 7 | $204,245 | $44,632 | $9,026 |
| 2022 | $159,816 | $95,234 | $149,774 | $141,000 | 6 | $145,386 | $90,846 | $16,603 |
| 2021 | $230,454 | $22,490 | $231,685 | $230,000 | 7 | $230,000 | $22,490 | $32,764 |
| 2020 | $423,551 | $120,968 | $178,855 | $175,000 | 10 | — | $119,041 | $29,493 |
| 2019 | $481,438 | $28,381 | $117,288 | $110,000 | 8 | — | $25,273 | $35,350 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lynn Courtney Foundation reported a distributable amount of $929 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lynn Courtney Foundation is led by Alexis Beveridge Lazda, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexis Beveridge Lazda
President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alice Sturm
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanna Sturm
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherrill Houghton
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Lynn Courtney Foundation
How much does Lynn Courtney Foundation give each year?
Lynn Courtney Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $196K across 7 grants.
Where does Lynn Courtney Foundation operate?
Lynn Courtney Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia.
How much is Lynn Courtney Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lynn Courtney Foundation reported a distributable amount of $929 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lynn Courtney Foundation's EIN?
Lynn Courtney Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0193791. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Lynn Courtney Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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