Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation
The Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Ephrata, Washington. Created under Paul Lauzier’s will, it continues his charitable giving through grants supporting community development, youth programs, public health and safety, education, and agriculture.
Key facts about Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation
In short: Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation gave $883K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Washington. 34% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 91-1701539
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $882,800
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- Average grant
- $26,752
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (10 of 29, 2024)
- Total assets
- $5,252
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to apply
- The foundation accepts unsolicited requests; it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- Written requests must be received before April 30.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5K
-61.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$883K
+2.5% YoY
Grant Count
33
-2.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+5.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 29 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $21K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports community development, youth programs, public health and safety, education, and agriculture. It considers requests for program support, equipment, and capital projects. Organizations must generally be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3); schools, towns, cities, healthcare entities, governmental agencies, and churches may also apply.
The 2024 recipients illustrate the range of organizations supported. Big Bend Community College Foundation says its mission is to support the college, including by raising funds for scholarships, facilities, equipment, and staff development. Samaritan Healthcare Foundation says it works to ensure the continued availability of quality healthcare services and programs through the local public hospital district. Central Columbia Senior Living says it develops and manages housing and care for aged and infirm residents. Youth Dynamics describes itself as a relational adventure ministry for youth. Washington State Grange Foundation says it provides scholarships and supports agricultural and aquacultural research and safety education.
The foundation does not fund operating costs such as payroll, rent, or utilities; debt retirement; political campaigns; tuition assistance; or architectural design, engineering, site analysis, or feasibility studies. It does not award grants to individuals, fiscally sponsored organizations, or entities outside the United States.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $882,800. Awards ranged from $250 to $200,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest grants were $200,000 to Royal City Friends of the Library for a library capital project (year 2 of 3); $100,000 to Big Bend Community College Foundation for a greenhouse learning center (year 1 of 3); $100,000 to Grant County Public Hospital District #5 for a clinic expansion (year 2 of 2); and $100,000 to Samaritan Healthcare Foundation for a surgical and infusion center (year 1 of 5). Other awards included $72,000 to Ephrata High School’s PE Department for weight room and fitness center upgrades and $41,000 to Central Columbia Senior Living for painting and HVAC work.
Review Cycle
Written requests must be received before April 30. The foundation’s latest announcement lists April 30, 2027, as the next application deadline.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation prefers to fund programs and projects in rural communities in central and eastern Washington, with an emphasis on Grant County. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $799K (2020) to $883K (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $883K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Royal City Friends of the Library ($200K). Together the top 10 received $761K.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 130 (72%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Royal City Friends of the Library Royal City, WA | Library Capital Project Yr 2 of 3 | $200,000 |
| Big Bend Community College Foundation Moses Lake, WA | Greenhouse Learning Center Yr 1 of 3 | $100,000 |
| Grant County Public Hospital District #5 Mattawa, WA | Clinic Expansion Project Yr 2 of 2 | $100,000 |
| Samaritan Healthcare Foundation Moses Lake, WA | Surgical & infusion center - yr 1 of 5 | $100,000 |
| Ephrata High School Pe Department Ephrata, WA | Weight Room & Fitness Center Upgrades | $72,000 |
| Central Columbia Senior Living Quincy, WA | The Cambridge Painting & Hvac | $41,000 |
| Coulee City Senior Center Coulee City, WA | Roof Replacement | $33,000 |
| Soap Lake Food Bank Soap Lake, WA | Roof Replacement | $33,000 |
| Soap Lake School District Soap Lake, WA | SLHS Shop Safety Upgrades | $30,000 |
| Wilson Creek School District Wilson Creek, WA | Weight Room Upgrades | $30,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,252 | $874,466 | $882,878 | $882,800 | 33 |
| 2023 | $13,664 | $866,621 | $861,380 | $861,360 | 34 |
| 2022 | $4,223 | $853,215 | $859,000 | $859,000 | 13 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,252 | $13,664 | $4,223 |
| Revenue | $874,466 | $866,621 | $853,215 |
| Expenses | $882,878 | $861,380 | $859,000 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $882,800 | $861,380 | $859,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,388 | $5,621 | $215 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,029 | $6,516 | $12,054 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Rex Tabler as trustee.
Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation is led by Michael Rex Tabler, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Rex Tabler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Contact
Application contact: Co Michael Rex Tabler Trustee
Mailing address: PO Box 1230, Ephrata, WA 98823
Phone: (509) 754-3209
Website: https://lauzier.org
Frequently asked questions about Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation
How much does Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation give each year?
Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation gave $883K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $861K across 34 grants.
What is Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $26,752, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation that year got $30K on average.
Where does Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation give grants?
Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Moses Lake, WA (10 grants), Ephrata, WA (10 grants), Soap Lake, WA (4 grants) and Coulee City, WA (2 grants).
Does Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Royal City Friends of the Library ($200,000), Samaritan Healthcare Foundation ($116,500 across 4 grants) and Big Bend Community College Foundation ($105,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation?
Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $883K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation supports community development, youth programs, public health and safety, education, and agriculture. It considers requests for program support, equipment, and capital projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests; it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1701539. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Paul Lauzier Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
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