Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation
Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation is a private foundation, based in KIRKLAND, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 22 grants totaling $108K. Net investment income was $56K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
+122.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$108K
+100.5% YoY
Grant Count
22
+29.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+54.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation is a private foundation, based in KIRKLAND, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 22 grants totaling $108K. Net investment income was $56K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,889,332 | $849,359 | $694,746 |
| Revenue | $1,137,862 | $110,109 | $130,462 |
| Expenses | $118,034 | $56,218 | $43,738 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $107,500 | $53,648 | $43,545 |
| Net Investment Income | $56,040 | $21,846 | $22,485 |
| Distributable Amount | $82,892 | $53,531 | $45,130 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
149 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Keepers of Baker Island ($25,500), American Independent Radio (co American Independent Foundation) ($10,000), Our Children's Trust ($7,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF ACADIA BAR HARBOR, ME | TO PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP OF THE OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY OF ACADIA NATIONAL PARK | $2,500 |
| WENDALL GILLEY MUSEUM SOUTHWEST HARBOR, ME | TO SUPPORT VIBRANT ART EXHIBITIONS AND HANDS-ON CREATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $500 |
| SOUTHWEST HARBOR LIBRARY SOUTHWEST HARBOR, ME | TO SUPPORT THE LIBRARY IN PROMOTING LIFE-LONG LEARNING AND LOVE OF LITERACY | $500 |
| SOUTHWEST HARBOR HOUSE SOUTHWEST HARBOR, ME | TO SUPPORT HEALTH AND FITNESS CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF MOUNT DESERT ISLAND | $500 |
| CHARLOTTE RHOADES GARDEN (SWH CONSERVATION COMMISSION) SOUTHWEST HARBOR, ME | TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION EDUCATION AND GARDENING INSTRUCTION IN SOUTHWEST HARBOR | $500 |
| KEEPERS OF BAKER ISLAND NORTHEAST HARBOR, ME | TO PROMOTE STEWARDSHIP OF BAKER ISLAND'S NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES | $25,500 |
| AMERICARES STAMFORD, CT | TO HELP PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD ACCESS HEALTH CARE IN TIMES OF DISASTER AND EVERY DAY | $5,000 |
| COMPASSION AND CHOICES LITTLETON, CO | TO SUPPORT PATIENT AUTONOMY AND INDIVIDUAL CHOICE AT THE END OF LIFE | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN INDEPENDENT RADIO (CO AMERICAN INDEPENDENT FOUNDATION) WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT THE USE OF RADIO JOURNALISM TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON LOCAL AND FEDERAL ISSUES | $10,000 |
| WHEN WE ALL VOTE CAROL STREAM, IL | TO SUPPORT INCREASING PARTICIPATION IN ELECTIONS BY HELPING TO CLOSE THE RACE AND AGE GAP | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN CARLSON | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
| MARY CAULFIELD | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SAMUEL A LAWRENCE JR | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation?
As of 2024, Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation holds $1.9M in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 22 grants totaling $108K in 2024.
Where does Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation operate?
Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation has awarded grants in Alaska, Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington.
What size grants does Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation award?
In 2024, Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $108K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation reported a distributable amount of $83K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation's EIN?
Sam and Mary Lawrence Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1498472. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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