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Lay Family Foundation

Warson Woods, Missouri  ·  EIN 431510405  ·  Private foundation

Lay Family Foundation is a Missouri-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.4M in annual giving against $20.1M in assets. This page documents the 105 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Lay Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$20.1M
Total assets
105
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Lay Family Foundation funds

Lay Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, higher education.

Arts & CultureHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Lay Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Today and Tomorrow Ed Fdn
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
St Louis, MO$914K2019
Today and Tomorrow Ed Fdn
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
St Louis, MO$884K2020
Today and Tomorrow Ed Fdn
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
St Louis, MO$866K2022
Today and Tomorrow Ed Fdn
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
St Louis, MO$787K2018
Today and Tomorrow Ed Fdn
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
St Louis, MO$762K2023
Today and Tomorrow Ed Fdn
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
St Louis, MO$760K2024
Visitation Academy
GENERAL SUPPORT
St Louis, MO$601K2024
St Joseph Academy
GENERAL SUPPORT
St Louis, MO$455K2024
Bishop Dubourg High School
GENERAL SUPPORT
St Louis, MO$405K2024
Ursuline Academy
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
St Louis, MO$401K2024
Cor Jesu Academy
GENERAL SUPPORT
St Louis, MO$401K2024
Notre Dame High School
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Lemay Township, MO$400K2024
De Smet Jesuit High School
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
St Louis, MO$400K2024
Cor Jesu Academy
GENERAL SUPPORT
St Louis, MO$400K2023
Lay Center Sculpture Park
LAY CENTER FOR EDU/ARTS ENDOWMENT
St Louis, MO$383K2019

Lay Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.2M
2019$1.5M
2020$1.4M
2022$1.5M
2023$2.0M
2024$4.4M

How to apply for funding from Lay Family Foundation

Lay Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Lay Family Foundation

Does Lay Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Lay Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Lay Family Foundation fund?
Lay Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Today and Tomorrow Ed Fdn, Today and Tomorrow Ed Fdn, Today and Tomorrow Ed Fdn. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Lay Family Foundation give in grants?
Lay Family Foundation reported $1.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.9M over 105 grants.
Where is Lay Family Foundation located?
Lay Family Foundation is based in Warson Woods, Missouri. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 431510405.
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About this profile. This page is built from Lay Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Lay Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.