The Lawrence Institute
The Lawrence Institute is a private foundation, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11K in total assets. In 2024, it made $77K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $1.
The Lawrence Institute at a glance
- Total assets
- $11,446
- +58.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $80,807
- +57.8% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $76,587
- +62.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $76,587
- +62.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Lawrence Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Lawrence Institute gives
- Giving fell 86% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $238K (2019). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Golf Fore Africa Scottsdale, AZ | To Provide Pro-Bono Training and Financial Support. | $15,000 |
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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 | $11,446 | $80,807 | $76,587 | — | — | $76,587 | $1 | $460 |
| 2023 | $7,226 | $51,211 | $47,229 | $15,000 | 1 | $47,229 | $1 | $258 |
| 2022 | $3,244 | — | $16,980 | $15,000 | 1 | $16,980 | — | $578 |
| 2021 | $20,224 | $4 | $30,514 | $29,400 | 5 | $30,510 | — | $1,747 |
| 2020 | $50,734 | $39 | $121,442 | $106,200 | 5 | — | $39 | — |
| 2019 | $172,137 | $152 | $255,886 | $238,414 | 3 | — | $152 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lawrence Institute reported a distributable amount of $460 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lawrence Institute is led by Larry Heitz, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry Heitz
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Carol Poore PhD MBA
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Julie Beard
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Paula J Adkins MBA
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sharon Heitz MA
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
L Martin McDonald ThM PhD
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: LMartin McDonald ThM PhD (2020) — Director
- Former: LMartin McDo (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Lawrence Institute
How large is The Lawrence Institute?
The Lawrence Institute reported $11K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $77K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $460 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Lawrence Institute operate?
The Lawrence Institute has awarded grants in Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota.
What is The Lawrence Institute's EIN?
The Lawrence Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3733176. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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