The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation
The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its most recent filing on record is for 2020, and nothing has been filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation gave $88K across 15 grants in 2020 (avg $6K), top state Indiana. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $87,500
- Grants made (2020)
- 15
- Average grant
- $5,833
- Median grant
- $6,423
- Total assets
- $1,025,832
- Primary geography
- Indiana (47% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Jason Inlow as the contact, requires no forms, and limits awards to charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes.
- Contact
Application contact: Jason Inlow
Mailing address: 6124 Lakeview Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46224
Phone: (317) 774-9782
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Wheeler Mission ($9K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana (47%), Florida (22%), Maryland (15%), Washington, DC (7%), and New York (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 15 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Hope Hagerstown, MD | General Support Towards Mission | $6,424 |
| Children's Circle Indianapolis, IN | General Support Towards Mission | $6,423 |
| LAF- Learning and Families Sarasota, FL | General Support Towards Mission | $6,423 |
| Second Helpings Indianapolis, IN | General Support Towards Mission | $6,423 |
| No Kid Hungry Baltimore, MD | General Support Towards Mission | $6,423 |
| Gleaners Food Bank Indianapolis, IN | General Support Towards Mission | $6,423 |
| The Lost Are Found Lakeland, FL | General Support Towards Mission | $6,423 |
| Peyton Manning Children's Hospital Indianapolis, IN | General Support Towards Mission | $6,423 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Washington, DC | General Support Towards Mission | $6,423 |
| Wheeler Mission Indianapolis, IN | General Support Towards Mission | $6,423 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,025,832 | $23,745 | $106,363 | $87,500 | 15 | $9,861 | $49,467 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants went to organizations working in areas including hunger relief, health, education, sobriety support, and environmental protection. For example, Second Helpings describes its mission as addressing hunger and building self-sufficiency through food rescue, hunger relief, and culinary job training. Suburban North Club Corporation says it supports people seeking sobriety and provides meeting space for that purpose. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $87,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $6,424, with a median grant of $6,423. Recipients included Project Hope ($6,424), Children’s Circle ($6,423), Second Helpings ($6,423), Gleaners Food Bank ($6,423), and the Environmental Defense Fund ($6,423). The American Heart Association received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Jason Inlow, Heather Johnson, Jeremy Inlow, Sarah Gerner, and Amber Inlow as trustees.
The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation's 2020 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Amber Inlow
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Heather Johnson
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Jason Inlow
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Jeremy Inlow
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Sarah Gerner
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 W Inlow Foundation
How much does The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation give each year?
The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation gave $88K across 15 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $6,423, and its average grant was $5,833, across 15 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation give grants?
The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation's top state is Indiana, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (22%) and Maryland (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (6 grants).
Does The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Wheeler Mission ($9,423 across 2 grants), Project Hope ($6,424) and Children's Circle ($6,423), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation?
The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $24K.
What does The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants went to organizations working in areas including hunger relief, health, education, sobriety support, and environmental protection. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation?
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation's EIN?
The Lawrence W Inlow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6637159. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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