The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation
The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports scholarship grants to individual recipients in multiple states.
The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation gave $90K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,000
- +24.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,500
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $977,558
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (22% 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 The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 301 Quay Commons 1811, Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (870) 275-4304
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to individual recipients in Georgia, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Florida, Mississippi, Oregon, Iowa, and Texas. Georgia accounted for 22% of grant dollars, Tennessee 16%, Mississippi 13%, Louisiana 11%, and Wisconsin 9%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation gives
- Giving grew 246% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 173% of 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2021) to $90K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $90,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $977,558 | $71,221 | $108,656 | $90,000 | 12 | $96,297 | $54,486 | $55,801 |
| 2023 | $1,014,993 | $126,901 | $84,453 | $72,250 | 10 | $74,232 | $83,664 | $50,463 |
| 2022 | $972,545 | $-8,691 | $76,983 | $50,750 | 7 | $52,552 | $3,774 | $50,024 |
| 2021 | $1,058,219 | $514,807 | $40,373 | $26,000 | 3 | $31,125 | $990,574 | $35,845 |
| 2020 | $583,785 | $583,785 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,142 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $90,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $10,000, with a median of $7,000. All 12 listed grants were for scholarships to individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jason Wilson as president and director, Nancy Wilson as vice president and director, and James Warren Huff as secretary and director.
The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation is led by Jason Wilson, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Wilson
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Warren Huff
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Wilson
Vice President & Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation
How much does The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation give each year?
The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation gave $90K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $72K across 10 grants.
What is The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $7,500, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation give grants?
The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation's top state is Georgia, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (16%) and Mississippi (13%).
Does The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (12 grants).
How large is The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation?
The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation reported $978K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation's EIN?
The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4157555. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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