The Lawn Institute Foundation
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The Lawn Institute Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lawn Institute Foundation gave $70K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $69,803
- +57.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,961
- +26.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,213,197
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Lawn Institute Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was North Carolina State University Department of Crop and Soil Sciences ($34K). Together the top 5 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lawn Institute Foundation gives
- Giving grew 106% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2020) to $70K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University Department of Crop and Soil Sciences Raleigh, NC | Research | $33,600 |
| University of Florida Board of Trustees Gainesville, FL | Research | $11,095 |
| Texas A&M University College Station, TX | Research | $10,000 |
| Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | Research | $9,608 |
| Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | Research | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,213,197 | $284,831 | $253,977 | $69,803 | 5 | $54,003 |
| 2023 | $1,129,522 | $223,122 | $154,050 | $44,301 | 4 | $29,058 |
| 2022 | $963,380 | $177,344 | $153,806 | $41,275 | 4 | $20,261 |
| 2021 | $1,108,783 | $201,736 | $262,395 | $33,833 | 2 | $125,746 |
| 2020 | $1,193,982 | $229,491 | $292,067 | $27,437 | 2 | $18,396 |
About The Lawn Institute Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Lawn Institute Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Lombard, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $54K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lawn Institute Foundation is led by Casey Reynolds, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Casey Reynolds
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Mischel
President
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindy Murff
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wade Wilber
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Russell
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Albrecht Knigge
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Hjort
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Harris
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Webb
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob McCurdy
Past President
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Huggett
Vice President
Trustee → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry LeMay
Secretary - Treasurer
Director → Trustee, 2021
Trustee → Secretary - Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: James Keeven (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Ron Schiedel (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Cliff Stewart (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Steven Griffen (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Aaron McWhorter (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Hank Kerfoot (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: John Keleher (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Lawn Institute Foundation
How much does The Lawn Institute Foundation give each year?
The Lawn Institute Foundation gave $70K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $44K across 4 grants.
What is The Lawn Institute Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lawn Institute Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,961, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Lawn Institute Foundation give grants?
The Lawn Institute Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (16%) and Texas (14%).
Does The Lawn Institute Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Lawn Institute Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research" (5 grants).
Who are The Lawn Institute Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lawn Institute Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include North Carolina State University Department of Crop and Soil Sciences ($33,600), University of Florida Board of Trustees ($11,095) and Texas A&M University ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lawn Institute Foundation?
The Lawn Institute Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $285K.
What is The Lawn Institute Foundation?
The Lawn Institute Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Lombard, IL. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Lawn Institute Foundation's EIN?
The Lawn Institute Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3892659. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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