The Lawrence Institute is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11K
+58.4% YoY
Revenue
$81K
+57.8% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$77K
+62.2% YoY
Expenses
$77K
+62.2% YoY
About The Lawrence Institute
Based on IRS filings
The Lawrence Institute is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SCOTTSDALE, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 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.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,446 | $7,226 | $3,244 |
| Revenue | $80,807 | $51,211 | — |
| Expenses | $76,587 | $47,229 | $16,980 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $76,587 | $47,229 | $16,980 |
| Net Investment Income | $1 | $1 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $460 | $258 | $578 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Heitz | President | — | — |
| Sharon Heitz MA | Vice President, Director | — | — |
| Julie Beard | Secretary, Treasurer, Director | — | — |
| Carol Poore PHD MBA | director | — | — |
| Rev Dr L Martin McDonald ThM PHD | Director | — | — |
| Paula J Adkins MBA | Director | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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