Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation
The Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation is a private foundation based in Cypress, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 53 grants totaling $139,274 to organizations in multiple states.
Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation gave $139K across 53 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $139,274
- +70.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 53
- +55.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,628
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,350
- Total assets
- $1,315,275
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Lonnie Humphries as the contact, says no form or materials are required, and states there are no restrictions on awards. The filing also says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- No deadlines.
- Deadline
- No deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Lonnie Humphries
Mailing address: 13529-N Skinner Rd, Cypress, TX 77429
Phone: (281) 256-7101
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Organ Transplant Assoc ($7K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 155 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas received 21% of grant dollars, Virginia 19%, California 8%, Indiana 5%, and Colorado 5%. The reported grants also include recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2020) to $139K (2024). In 2024 it made 53 grants totaling $139K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Organ Transplant Assoc Bloomington, IN | GIFT | $7,300 |
| Orphan Grain Train Norfolk, NE | GIFT | $5,500 |
| South Dakota State University Found Brookings, SD | GIFT | $4,800 |
| Young America's Reston, VA | GIFT | $4,700 |
| Love 146 Charlotte, NC | GIFT | $4,600 |
| Dream Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | GIFT | $4,500 |
| National Psoriasis Foundation Portland, OR | GIFT | $4,024 |
| The ALS Association Arlington, VA | GIFT | $3,700 |
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | GIFT | $3,700 |
| GOOD360 Alexandria, VA | GIFT | $3,650 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,315,275 | $80,197 | $174,650 | $139,274 | 53 | $139,274 | $47,912 |
| 2023 | $1,396,772 | $69,882 | $109,039 | $81,825 | 34 | $81,825 | $32,879 |
| 2022 | $1,409,545 | $83,061 | $108,059 | $84,260 | 27 | $84,260 | $28,141 |
| 2021 | $1,434,668 | $72,346 | $93,454 | $71,890 | 40 | $71,890 | $29,705 |
| 2020 | $1,481,211 | $67,953 | $95,300 | $71,862 | 1 | — | $23,671 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for varied charitable organizations. For example, Children’s Transplant Initiative says it supports children and families before and after organ transplants, including through financial assistance and hospitality housing. Wellsprings Village says it provides a safe, nurturing environment for women who were homeless or abused. Beloved and Beyond says it serves people with differing abilities through camps, socialization, and job training.
Other supported organizations describe work in medicine and health supplies, hospice and palliative care, retinal research, disaster response, and distributing donated goods to people in need. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 53 grants totaling $139,274. Grants ranged from $400 to $7,300, with a median grant of $2,350.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $7,300 to Children’s Organ Transplant Association, $5,500 to Orphan Grain Train, $4,800 to South Dakota State University Foundation, $4,700 to Young America’s, and $4,600 to Love 146. Other reported grants included $3,650 to Good360, $3,550 to MAP International, $3,100 to Foundation Fighting Blindness, $3,000 to National Hospice Foundation, and $2,800 to Wellsprings Village.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lonni Humphries as president, Pamela Walters as secretary, Gary Clayton as vice president, and Lisa Clayton as assistant secretary.
Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation is led by Lonni Humphries, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lonni Humphries
President
On filings since 2020
$3K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Gary Clayton
Vice President
V P → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa Clayton
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pamela Walters
Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $2K, to Lonni Humphries (President).
Frequently asked questions about Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation
How much does Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation give each year?
Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation gave $139K across 53 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $82K across 34 grants.
What is Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,350, and its average grant was $2,628, across 53 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation give grants?
Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation's top state is Texas, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (19%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (6 grants), Alexandria, VA (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 53 grants with a stated purpose on Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gift" (53 grants).
Who are Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Organ Transplant Assoc ($7,300), Orphan Grain Train ($5,500) and South Dakota State University Found ($4,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation?
Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $80K.
What does Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for varied charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation?
The filing lists Lonnie Humphries as the contact, says no form or materials are required, and states there are no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation's EIN?
Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0312167. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Robert H & Anita Q Lawe Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-h-and-anita-q-lawe-foundation-morg_97ecfc8874e6460a80c438de970caa13
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