Terence and Michaelle Lammers
Terence and Michaelle Lammers is a private foundation based in Auburn, Washington. Its recent grants support organizations working in areas including education, public media, arts, community services, animal welfare, public safety, and veterans’ services.
Terence and Michaelle Lammers at a glance
In short: Terence and Michaelle Lammers gave $40K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,757
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +14.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,282
- -13.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $478,725
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Terence and Michaelle Lammers
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 723 50Th Street Se, Auburn, WA 98092
Phone: (253) 735-3957
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Terence and Michaelle Lammers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Montana State Univ Alumni Foundatio ($7K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Washington (48%) and Montana (28%), followed by Indiana (13%), Missouri (3%), and North Carolina (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Terence and Michaelle Lammers gives
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 449% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $40K (2024). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana University Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Education | $5,000 |
| Montana State Univ Alumni Foundatio Bozeman, MT | Education | $5,000 |
| Cascade Public Media Seattle, WA | Public Education | $4,500 |
| KBTC Public Television Tacoma, WA | Public Education | $4,500 |
| University of Monata Foundation Missoula, MT | College of Humanities and Sciences | $4,000 |
| 5TH Avenue Theater Seattle, WA | ARTS | $2,000 |
| Auburn Food Bank Auburn, WA | Community Advocacy | $2,000 |
| Montana State Univ Alumni Foundatio Bozeman, MT | Gianforte School of Computing | $2,000 |
| Auburn Valley Humane Society Auburn, WA | Community Advocacy | $1,500 |
| King County Search and Rescue Assoc Snoqualmie, WA | Public Safety | $1,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $478,725 | $41,049 | $48,890 | $39,757 | 31 | $39,757 | $31,916 | $29,659 |
| 2024 | $485,692 | $20,796 | $48,509 | $40,098 | 27 | $40,098 | $7,809 | $28,297 |
| 2023 | $519,364 | $22,821 | $19,089 | $9,478 | 4 | $9,478 | $5,913 | $26,594 |
| 2022 | $511,424 | $520,902 | $9,478 | $7,240 | 4 | $7,240 | $70,688 | $11,182 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Terence and Michaelle Lammers reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. Grants include support for education and public media, as well as organizations working in animal welfare and community services. For example, Pasado’s Safe Haven describes its mission as fighting to end animal cruelty and create a more compassionate world; Auburn Food Bank says it provides food, referrals, and emergency assistance to people within the Auburn School District boundaries. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $39,757. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $5,000, with a median of $500. The largest awards included $5,000 each to Indiana University Foundation for education and Montana State University Alumni Foundation for education; $4,500 each to Cascade Public Media and KBTC Public Television for public education; and $4,000 to University of Monata Foundation for its College of Humanities and Sciences.
Other 2025 grants included $2,000 to 5th Avenue Theater for arts, $2,000 to Auburn Food Bank for community advocacy, and $1,500 to Auburn Valley Humane Society for community advocacy. In 2024, Indiana University Foundation received $5,000; Pasado’s Safe Haven, Cascade Public Media, and several other organizations received $874 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Michaelle Lammers is listed as trustee.
Terence and Michaelle Lammers is led by Michaelle Lammers, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michaelle Lammers
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Terence and Michaelle Lammers
How much does Terence and Michaelle Lammers give each year?
Terence and Michaelle Lammers gave $40K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 27 grants.
What is Terence and Michaelle Lammers's typical grant size?
Terence and Michaelle Lammers's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,282, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Terence and Michaelle Lammers give grants?
Terence and Michaelle Lammers's top state is Washington, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Montana (28%) and Indiana (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Auburn, WA (4 grants), Seattle, WA (3 grants), St. Louis, MO (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Terence and Michaelle Lammers give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Terence and Michaelle Lammers's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Advocacy" (11 grants), "Community Advocacy" (4 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Terence and Michaelle Lammers's largest grantees?
Terence and Michaelle Lammers's largest 2025 grantees include Montana State Univ Alumni Foundatio ($7,000 across 2 grants), Indiana University Foundation ($5,000) and Cascade Public Media ($4,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Terence and Michaelle Lammers?
Terence and Michaelle Lammers reported $479K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Terence and Michaelle Lammers fund?
No mission statement is provided. Grants include support for education and public media, as well as organizations working in animal welfare and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Terence and Michaelle Lammers?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Terence and Michaelle Lammers's EIN?
Terence and Michaelle Lammers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6641965. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Terence and Michaelle Lammers accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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