T W Lott Family Foundation
T W Lott Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $500K.
T W Lott Family Foundation at a glance
In short: T W Lott Family Foundation gave $500K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $500K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $500,000
- +93.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -87.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $500,000
- +1445.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500,000
- Total assets
- $4,044
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (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 T W Lott Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hermann Park Conservancy ($500K).
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 18 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How T W Lott Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 99% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $500K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hermann Park Conservancy Houston, TX | Support for the Commons at Hermann Park. | $500,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,044 | $501,000 | $501,280 | $500,000 | 1 | $500,000 | $257 |
| 2023 | $4,324 | $251,000 | $260,000 | $258,750 | 8 | $258,750 | $592 |
| 2022 | $13,324 | $250,500 | $253,720 | $252,500 | 2 | $252,500 | $822 |
| 2021 | $16,544 | $250,000 | $252,000 | $251,000 | 2 | $251,475 | $909 |
| 2020 | $18,544 | — | $4,775 | $3,770 | 5 | — | $1,133 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, T W Lott Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $257 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
T W Lott Family Foundation is led by Tommy W. Lott, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tommy W. Lott
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marvin L. Mohn
Treasurer
Treasury → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherry L. Lott
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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.
Frequently asked questions about T W Lott Family Foundation
How much does T W Lott Family Foundation give each year?
T W Lott Family Foundation gave $500K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $259K across 8 grants.
How large is T W Lott Family Foundation?
T W Lott Family Foundation reported $4K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $500K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $257 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does T W Lott Family Foundation operate?
T W Lott Family Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Texas.
What is T W Lott Family Foundation's EIN?
T W Lott Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0876248. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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