The Laurence H Tribe Charitable
The Laurence H Tribe Charitable is a private foundation based in Norwood, Massachusetts. It reported giving $23,150 through 12 grants in 2024 to charitable organizations, including Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Harvard University, and the Southern Poverty Law Center.
The Laurence H Tribe Charitable at a glance
In short: The Laurence H Tribe Charitable gave $23K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state New York. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,150
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,929
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,575
- Total assets
- $406,814
- -1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Laurence H Tribe Charitable
- 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: C/O Kmm 473 Washington Street, Norwood, MA 02062
Phone: (781) 769-6300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Laurence H Tribe Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harvard University ($7K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (43%), Massachusetts (30%), Alabama (13%), California (9%), and Maryland (4%). These are the reported shares by recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Laurence H Tribe Charitable open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $250; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $30K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation of New York, NY | Charitable | $6,500 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense & Education New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $1,150 |
| UNICEF USA New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Public Counsel Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| United Help Ukraine Inc Gaithersburg, MD | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $406,814 | $22,478 | $28,582 | $23,150 | 12 | $23,150 | $22,478 | $29,442 |
| 2023 | $412,424 | $17,096 | $28,855 | $24,000 | 14 | $24,000 | $17,110 | $26,214 |
| 2022 | $414,518 | $19,320 | $26,081 | $20,000 | 14 | $20,000 | $19,320 | $26,359 |
| 2021 | $417,342 | $40,833 | $36,038 | $30,000 | 16 | $30,000 | $40,833 | $27,189 |
| 2020 | $413,061 | $24,834 | $31,132 | $26,500 | 16 | — | $24,834 | $25,928 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Laurence H Tribe Charitable reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2024 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. The Southern Poverty Law Center describes its work as advancing racial justice and human rights; Direct Relief describes itself as providing humanitarian aid to people affected by poverty or emergencies; and Public Counsel describes its work as advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice through legal advocacy. Partners for Justice says it supports low-income people in maintaining homes, livelihoods, family bonds, property, and access to the social safety net.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $23,150. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $6,500, with a median of $1,575.
Notable 2024 grants included $6,500 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America; $3,000 to Harvard University and $3,000 to the Southern Poverty Law Center; $2,000 to Harvard University and $2,000 to the NAACP Legal Defense & Education Fund; and $1,150 to Direct Relief. Other listed recipients included UNICEF USA ($1,000), Public Counsel ($1,000), United Help Ukraine ($1,000), Partners for Justice ($350), and Miami Jewish Health Foundation ($150). The foundation also made a second listed grant of $2,000 to Harvard University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laurence H Tribe as President/Director and Carolyn Katrina Tribe as Treasurer/Director.
The Laurence H Tribe Charitable is led by Laurence H. Tribe, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laurence H. Tribe
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carolyn Katrina Tribe
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Mark A. Tribe (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Peter O. Anderson (2020–2022) — Clerk
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 Laurence H Tribe Charitable
How much does The Laurence H Tribe Charitable give each year?
The Laurence H Tribe Charitable gave $23K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24K across 14 grants.
What is The Laurence H Tribe Charitable's typical grant size?
The Laurence H Tribe Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $1,575, and its average grant was $1,929, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Laurence H Tribe Charitable that year got $250 on average.
Where does The Laurence H Tribe Charitable give grants?
The Laurence H Tribe Charitable's top state is New York, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (30%) and Alabama (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Cambridge, MA (3 grants).
Does The Laurence H Tribe Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Laurence H Tribe Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (12 grants).
Who are The Laurence H Tribe Charitable's largest grantees?
The Laurence H Tribe Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Harvard University ($7,000 across 3 grants), Planned Parenthood Federation of ($6,500) and Southern Poverty Law Center ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Laurence H Tribe Charitable?
The Laurence H Tribe Charitable reported $407K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (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.
What does The Laurence H Tribe Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Laurence H Tribe Charitable?
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 The Laurence H Tribe Charitable's EIN?
The Laurence H Tribe Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1658681. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Laurence H Tribe Charitable 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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