William and Karla Laux Foundation
The William and Karla Laux Foundation is a private foundation based in Medina, Ohio. In 2024, it reported 20 grants totaling $13,800 to organizations in several states.
William and Karla Laux Foundation at a glance
In short: William and Karla Laux Foundation gave $14K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $690), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,800
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $690
- -73.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $199,565
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to William and Karla Laux Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists William J. Laux as the contact and requests a letter of request, a budget for the funded project or purpose, and exemption letters. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: William J Laux
Mailing address: 672 W Liberty Street, Medina, OH 44256
Phone: (330) 721-0100
Email: wlaux@lauxco.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William and Karla Laux Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Joseph School ($10K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (79%), Tennessee (8%), Michigan (7%), New York (4%), and Florida (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How William and Karla Laux Foundation gives
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 176% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $5K (2021) to $19K (2020). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph School Monroeville, OH | Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Mary Ann Arbor, MI | Annual Fund | $1,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia Nashville, TN | Annual Fund | $1,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Yorktown HTS, NY | Annual Fund | $500 |
| Cross Catholic Outreach Boca Raton, FL | Annual Fund | $100 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Annual Fund | $100 |
| Oaks Family Care Center Brunswick, OH | Annual Fund | $100 |
| Birthcare of Medina County Medina, OH | Annual Fund | $100 |
| Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland Mayfield HTS, OH | Annual Fund | $100 |
| Sisters of St Benedict Ferdinand, IN | Annual Fund | $100 |
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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 | $199,565 | $2,423 | $14,813 | $13,800 | 20 | $13,800 | $7,080 | $10,481 |
| 2023 | $211,057 | $3,837 | $13,929 | $13,000 | 5 | $13,000 | $3,837 | $10,712 |
| 2022 | $220,424 | $100,989 | $7,894 | $7,000 | 7 | $7,000 | $989 | $8,563 |
| 2021 | $127,862 | $-7,293 | $6,030 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $450 | $6,619 |
| 2020 | $141,185 | $100,305 | $19,200 | $19,200 | 19 | — | $20,305 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William and Karla Laux Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. The 2024 grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported: Guiding Eyes for the Blind says it provides guide dogs to people with vision loss; Oaks Family Care Center describes services supporting and strengthening family life and values; and Living Bread Radio says it broadcasts Catholic programming. Other 2024 recipients included animal shelters and rescue organizations, a bereavement support center, and a Catholic retreat house.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 20 grants totaling $13,800. Grants ranged from $50 to $10,000, with a median grant of $100.
The largest 2024 grants were $10,000 to St. Joseph School in Monroeville, Ohio, for its annual fund, and $1,000 each to the Dominican Sisters of Mary in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia in Nashville, Tennessee, for their annual funds. Other grants included $500 to Guiding Eyes for the Blind and $100 each to Cross Catholic Outreach, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Oaks Family Care Center, Birthcare of Medina County, Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland, Sisters of St. Benedict, Eternal World Television Network, and Living Bread Radio; each was listed for an annual fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William J. Laux as president and trustee, Karla K. Laux as secretary and trustee, and Danna K. Eastwood as trustee.
William and Karla Laux Foundation is led by William J. Laux, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William J. Laux
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danna K. Eastwood
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karla K. Laux
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 William and Karla Laux Foundation
How much does William and Karla Laux Foundation give each year?
William and Karla Laux Foundation gave $14K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 5 grants.
What is William and Karla Laux Foundation's typical grant size?
William and Karla Laux Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100, and its average grant was $690, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William and Karla Laux Foundation give grants?
William and Karla Laux Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (8%) and Michigan (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Medina, OH (2 grants).
Does William and Karla Laux Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William and Karla Laux Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William and Karla Laux Foundation's largest grantees?
William and Karla Laux Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Joseph School ($10,000), Dominican Sisters of Mary ($1,000) and Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William and Karla Laux Foundation?
William and Karla Laux Foundation reported $200K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William and Karla Laux Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William and Karla Laux Foundation?
The filing lists William J. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William and Karla Laux Foundation's EIN?
William and Karla Laux Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1904321. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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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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