The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes
The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes is a private foundation based in Wynantskill, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 20 grants totaling $534,416. The foundation’s 2023 IRS filing is marked as its final return, so it appears to have wound down or been winding down; the filing’s application policy should not be treated as current.
The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes at a glance
In short: The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes gave $534K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in New York. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $534,416
- +113.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,721
- +135.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (76% 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 Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2023 final return that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This policy is reported on a final return and should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 7, Wynantskill, NY 12198
Phone: (518) 283-2908
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Daughters of American Revolution ($130K). Together the top 10 received $485K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 85 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (76%), Pennsylvania (19%), and Connecticut (6%). The foundation is based in Wynantskill, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 20 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 328% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2021) to $534K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $534K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Daughters of American Revolution Slingerlands, NY | See Attachment | $129,707 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | See Attachment | $100,000 |
| Albany Jewish Community Center Albany, NY | See Attachment | $100,000 |
| Cape Vincent Arts Council Cape Vincent, NY | See Attachment | $30,000 |
| Fordham University New York, NY | See Attachment | $30,000 |
| Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | See Attachment | $30,000 |
| Interfaith Partnership for the Home Albany, NY | See Attachment | $25,000 |
| St Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY | See Attachment | $20,000 |
| Albany Society of Engineers Foundat Voorheesville, NY | See Attachment | $10,000 |
| Carmelite Sisters for the Aged Germantown, NY | See Attachment | $10,000 |
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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 | — | $18,210 | $573,383 | $534,416 | 20 | $554,118 | — | $14,547 |
| 2023 | $561,055 | $207,761 | $309,095 | $250,000 | 22 | $271,552 | $170,218 | $36,582 |
| 2022 | $849,974 | $32,899 | $183,935 | $125,000 | 20 | $145,895 | — | $50,113 |
| 2021 | $1,090,970 | $57,081 | $184,944 | $125,000 | 23 | — | $17,847 | $55,697 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes reported a distributable amount of $15K 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 grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations it supported. The University of Pittsburgh describes itself as a public research university serving its region, Pennsylvania, and the nation through education and research. The Albany Jewish Community Center says it serves individuals and families through education, physical fitness, and communal-life programs. The Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy describes its work as preserving natural, scenic, agricultural, and historic landscapes in the Mohawk and Hudson River valleys. The Schuyler County Historical Society describes itself as a museum protecting local history and genealogy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $534,416. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $129,707, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest reported grants included $129,707 to Daughters of American Revolution in Slingerlands, New York; $100,000 each to the University of Pittsburgh and the Albany Jewish Community Center; and $30,000 each to Cape Vincent Arts Council, Fordham University, and Fairfield University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter Loomis as president, John Smircich as vice preside, Frederick Eckel as secretary, Barbara Egnot as treasurer, and Dennis Marr as executive di.
The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes is led by Peter Loomis, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Loomis
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dennis Marr
Executive Di
On filings since 2021
$40K (2021) → $17K (2024)
Barbara Egnot
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Frederick Eckel
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John Smircich
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $17K, to Dennis Marr (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes
How much does The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes give each year?
The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes gave $534K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $250K across 22 grants.
What is The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes's typical grant size?
The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $26,721, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes give grants?
The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes gives mostly in New York: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (19%) and Connecticut (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albany, NY (4 grants), Cape Vincent, NY (2 grants) and Clayton, NY (2 grants).
Does The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See Attachment" (20 grants).
Who are The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes's largest grantees?
The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes's largest 2024 grantees include Daughters of American Revolution ($129,707), University of Pittsburgh ($100,000) and Albany Jewish Community Center ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations it supported. The University of Pittsburgh describes itself as a public research university serving its region, Pennsylvania, and the nation through education and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes?
The foundation stated on its 2023 final return that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes reported a distributable amount of $15K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes's EIN?
The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2159155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Lawerence I & Blanche H Rhodes funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lawerence-i-and-blanche-h-rhodes-morg_66f8a87e39d7403cacc475ee506be668
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