The Mark and Tonya Lawrence Family
The Mark and Tonya Lawrence Family is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $158K. Net investment income was $205K.
The Mark and Tonya Lawrence Family at a glance
In short: The Mark and Tonya Lawrence Family gave $158K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), top state Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $157,500
- +247.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,500
- +15.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $1,602,102
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Mark and Tonya Lawrence Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Toby Keith Foundation ($68K). Together the top 9 received $158K.
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Mark and Tonya Lawrence Family gives
- In 2024 it paid out 200% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2023) to $158K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Toby Keith Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Pediatric Cancer Programs | $67,500 |
| Kickstart Kids Foundation Houston, TX | Character Through Karate Prog | $35,000 |
| YMCA of Middle TN Nashville, TN | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Operation Song Nashville, TN | Veteran Programs | $15,000 |
| Kyles Family Foundation Woodland Hills, CA | Community Programs | $6,000 |
| Anderson Family Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Support Programs | $5,000 |
| J Redi Indeed Foundation Cypress, TX | Community Outreach Programs | $5,000 |
| Rod Dedeaux Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Support Youth Programs | $2,500 |
| Reining Potential of Texas Friendswood, TX | Therapy Programs | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,602,102 | $226,442 | $179,281 | $157,500 | 9 | $157,500 | $205,472 | $78,763 |
| 2023 | $1,586,561 | $120,644 | $71,996 | $45,385 | 3 | $45,385 | $54,929 | $74,233 |
| 2022 | $1,496,076 | $1,500,010 | $501 | — | — | — | $10 | $569 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mark and Tonya Lawrence Family reported a distributable amount of $79K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mark and Tonya Lawrence Family is led by Tonya Lawrence, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tonya Lawrence
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Krysta Howse
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Lawrence
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Patterson
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Miller
Treasurer
Treasurer- → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Clint Stuckey (2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Mark and Tonya Lawrence Family
How much does The Mark and Tonya Lawrence Family give each year?
The Mark and Tonya Lawrence Family gave $158K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 3 grants.
What is The Mark and Tonya Lawrence Family's typical grant size?
The Mark and Tonya Lawrence Family's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $17,500, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mark and Tonya Lawrence Family give grants?
The Mark and Tonya Lawrence Family's top state is Oklahoma, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (26%) and Tennessee (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Mark and Tonya Lawrence Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Mark and Tonya Lawrence Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Mark and Tonya Lawrence Family's largest grantees?
The Mark and Tonya Lawrence Family's largest 2024 grantees include Toby Keith Foundation ($67,500), Kickstart Kids Foundation ($35,000) and YMCA of Middle TN ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mark and Tonya Lawrence Family?
The Mark and Tonya Lawrence Family reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Mark and Tonya Lawrence Family's EIN?
The Mark and Tonya Lawrence Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0760827. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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