Private foundation · EIN 81-3747610 · Holden, Maine · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Lawrence Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $1.9M total, median $2,000. 96% of grants stayed in Maine.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
27
$1.9M
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in ME
96%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$15M

Grants paid in 2025

27 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bangor Region YMCABangor, MEGeneral$1.4M
Downeast YMCAEllsworth, MEGeneral$124K
Camp CapellaDedham, MEGeneral$100K
Northern Light Emmc FoundationBangor, MEGeneral$85K
Grange Grappler ClubHampden, MEGeneral$40K
The Bay SchoolBlue Hill, MEGeneral$25K
Friendship CottageBlue Hill, MEGeneral$25K
Good Shepard Food BankHampden, MEGeneral$20K
Red CrossBangor, MEGeneral$20K
Make a Wish FoundationScarborough, MEGeneral$8,500
Blue Hill LibraryBlue Hill, MEGeneral$5,000
Bangor Area Homeless ShelterBangor, MEGeneral$5,000
Hospice of Hancock CountyEllsworth, MEGeneral$3,000
Downeast Wood BankBlue Hill, MEGeneral$2,000
Cottontail Cottage Farm SanctuaryWhitefield, MEGeneral$2,000
Bangor Humane SocietyBangor, MEGeneral$1,800
United WayBangor, MEGeneral$1,500
Blue Hill Heritage TrustBlue Hill, MEBridges project$1,000
Town of HoldenHolden, MEGeneral$1,000
Maine Grocers & Food Producers AssnAugusta, MEGeneral$1,000
Peninsula Ambulance CorpBlue Hill, MEGeneral$1,000
Maine Coast Animal RescueNorthport, MEGeneral$1,000
Kennebec Valley YMCAAugusta, MEGeneral$1,000
Ark Animal ShelterCherryfield, MEGeneral$1,000
Holden Land TrustHolden, MEGeneral$1,000
Shriners HospitalBoston, MAGeneral$750
New Surry TheatreBlue Hill, MEGeneral$500

By state: Maine 26 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

The Lawrence Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Holden, Maine, administered in care of Claustin Lawrence, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does The Lawrence Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Lawrence Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.9M across 27 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does The Lawrence Family Foundation give?

Maine (26 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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