The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family
The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family is a private foundation based in Thousand Oaks, California. In 2024, it made 133 grants totaling $1,396,414 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, Jewish causes, animal rescue, health, and emergency medical services.
The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family at a glance
In short: The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family gave $1.4M across 133 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state California. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,396,414
- -7.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 133
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,499
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $18,918,082
- -5.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (32 of 133, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (48% 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 Sandra & Lawrence Post Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3275 Old Conejo Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
Phone: (310) 278-0642
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee ($310K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
707 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 679 grants of 707 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars by recipient state were reported as 48% to California, 28% to New York, 15% to Arizona, 3% to Florida, and 1% to the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 133 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 32 of 133 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 115% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 154% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $651K (2021) to $1.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 133 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee New York, NY | Support Jews | $310,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | School Education | $200,000 |
| Stand with Is Los Angeles, CA | Supports Israel | $160,000 |
| Impact Forum Foundation Encino, CA | Jewish Causes | $117,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Helps the Needy | $110,000 |
| Lange Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Animal Rescue | $80,700 |
| Ceders Sinai Los Angeles, CA | Hospitals | $55,150 |
| Friends of the IDF New York, NY | Emergency Medical Support for Soldiers | $30,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation Santa Monica, CA | Cure Prostate Cancer | $25,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | Emtemt's Volunteer | $21,224 |
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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 | $18,918,082 | $444,739 | $1,502,781 | $1,396,414 | 133 | $1,396,414 | $1,706,646 | $908,092 |
| 2023 | $19,976,124 | $1,763,336 | $1,565,856 | $1,507,105 | 131 | $1,507,105 | $1,760,952 | $839,638 |
| 2022 | $19,778,644 | $-331,823 | $1,034,012 | $975,165 | 132 | $975,165 | $796,170 | $1,004,052 |
| 2021 | $21,144,479 | $1,783,802 | $698,199 | $650,927 | 167 | $650,927 | $1,780,963 | $992,641 |
| 2020 | $20,171,110 | $1,987,116 | $1,047,456 | $1,007,457 | 144 | — | $1,401,808 | $883,114 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family reported a distributable amount of $908K 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 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Turning Point USA describes its mission as promoting informed civic and cultural engagement; the Impact Forum Foundation describes work to fight antisemitism, strengthen Israel, and advance the U.S.–Israel alliance; and the Prostate Cancer Foundation says it funds research into prostate cancer biology and treatment. Downtown Dog Rescue describes its work as rescuing dogs and providing services to low-income pet owners in underserved Los Angeles County communities.
Other 2024 grants included support for Jewish causes, hospitals, animal rescue, community police relations, and emergency medical support for soldiers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 133 grants totaling $1,396,414. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $310,000, with a median of $1,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $310,000 to American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee for “support Jews,” $200,000 to Turning Point USA for “school education,” $160,000 to Stand With IS for “supports Israel,” and $117,500 to Impact Forum Foundation for “Jewish causes.” Other grants included $110,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, $80,700 to Lange Foundation for animal rescue, and $55,150 to Cedars Sinai for hospitals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lawrence Post as president, Sandra Post as secretary, and Bryan L Sanders and Susan P Rizzo as trustees.
The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family is led by Lawrence Post, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lawrence Post
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bryan L. Sanders
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan P. Rizzo
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sandra Post
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Sandra & Lawrence Post Family
How much does The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family give each year?
The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family gave $1.4M across 133 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 131 grants.
What is The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family's typical grant size?
The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $10,499, across 133 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family that year got $19K on average.
Where does The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family give grants?
The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family's top state is California, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (28%) and Arizona (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (31 grants), Washington, DC (11 grants), New York, NY (7 grants) and Beverly Hills, CA (5 grants).
Does The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 133 grants with a stated purpose on The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (9 grants), "Think Tank" (6 grants) and "Dog Rescue" (5 grants).
Who are The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family's largest grantees?
The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family's largest 2024 grantees include American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee ($310,000), Turning Point USA ($200,000) and Stand with Is ($160,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family?
The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family reported $18.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $908K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family's EIN?
The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4442473. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sandra & Lawrence Post Family 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 2020–2024
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