Samuel Lawrence Foundation
The Samuel Lawrence Foundation strives to promote human interaction in communities by encouraging broader access to art, culture, science and medicine.
Samuel Lawrence Foundation at a glance
In short: Samuel Lawrence Foundation gave $124K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $123,580
- +48.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,716
- +137.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,649
- Total assets
- $94,464
- -14.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Samuel Lawrence Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alexis Dixon ($70K). Together the top 5 received $124K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 24 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Samuel Lawrence Foundation gives
- Giving grew 75% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2020) to $132K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $124K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alexis Dixon San Diego, CA | Donation | $70,000 |
| Uc Regents Oakland, CA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Dance Start Del Mar, CA | Donation | $11,649 |
| Tard Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Barrio Botony San Diego, CA | Fiscal Sponsorship | $6,931 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94,464 | $298,237 | $334,841 | $123,580 | 5 |
| 2023 | $110,667 | $233,723 | $249,544 | $83,409 | 8 |
| 2022 | $127,928 | $232,811 | $246,771 | $132,145 | 4 |
| 2021 | $141,525 | $257,426 | $237,951 | $70,541 | 4 |
| 2020 | $121,068 | $222,443 | $126,739 | $36,006 | 3 |
About Samuel Lawrence Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Samuel Lawrence Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Del Mar, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $94K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $124K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Samuel Lawrence Foundation is led by Bart Ziegler, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bart Ziegler
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Ziegler
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Hoover
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Farley Ziegler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Pickerel
Co-Founder
Board Member → Co-Founder, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Anderson PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Cathy Iwane (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Alexis Dixon (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Elliot Rosenberger (2020) — Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Samuel Lawrence Foundation
How much does Samuel Lawrence Foundation give each year?
Samuel Lawrence Foundation gave $124K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $83K across 8 grants.
What is Samuel Lawrence Foundation's typical grant size?
Samuel Lawrence Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $11,649, and its average grant was $24,716, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Samuel Lawrence Foundation give grants?
Samuel Lawrence Foundation gives mostly in California: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does Samuel Lawrence Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Samuel Lawrence Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (4 grants).
Who are Samuel Lawrence Foundation's largest grantees?
Samuel Lawrence Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alexis Dixon ($70,000), Uc Regents ($25,000) and Dance Start ($11,649), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Samuel Lawrence Foundation?
Samuel Lawrence Foundation reported $94K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $298K.
What is Samuel Lawrence Foundation?
Samuel Lawrence Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Del Mar, CA. It holds $94K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Samuel Lawrence Foundation's EIN?
Samuel Lawrence Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1030462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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