The Lauer Family Foundation
The Lauer Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $757K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $23K.
The Lauer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lauer Family Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,000
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $756,851
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (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 The Lauer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hamptons Community Outreach ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Lauer Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 62% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $20K (2024) to $40K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hamptons Community Outreach Water Mill, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $756,851 | $42,801 | $20,270 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,270 | $22,801 | $32,828 |
| 2023 | $734,320 | $49,924 | $30,939 | $30,000 | 2 | $30,000 | $19,924 | $29,958 |
| 2022 | $715,011 | $23,493 | $6,470 | — | — | — | $17,293 | $30,881 |
| 2021 | $698,013 | $796,084 | $42,363 | $40,000 | 4 | $40,000 | $26,345 | $30,393 |
| 2020 | $163,720 | $351,557 | $631 | — | — | — | — | $777 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lauer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lauer Family Foundation is led by Matt Lauer, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matt Lauer
President
President, Treasurer & Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arnie Hermann
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Lauer
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Stone
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.3 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 The Lauer Family Foundation
How much does The Lauer Family Foundation give each year?
The Lauer Family Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $30K across 2 grants.
How large is The Lauer Family Foundation?
The Lauer Family Foundation reported $757K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Lauer Family Foundation operate?
The Lauer Family Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, New York, Texas.
What is The Lauer Family Foundation's EIN?
The Lauer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2034311. 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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