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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 94-2417772

Laural Foundation

A private foundation in San Francisco, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 84 grants and $18.6 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $18,585,500

    Grants listed
    84
    Assets, end of year
    $82,931,616

  • Tax year 2023

    $11,360,777

    Grants listed
    58
    Assets, end of year
    $74,433,450

  • Tax year 2022

    $8,475,500

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $71,301,528

  • Tax year 2021

    $3,815,500

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $63,612,544

  • Tax year 2020

    $2,780,000

    Grants listed
    14
    Assets, end of year
    $56,697,141

  • Tax year 2019

    $2,276,250

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $53,652,178

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,072,500

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $51,112,544

Grants paid in 2024

84 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. National Park FoundationWashington, DC

    Increased partnership between the national park foundation, national park service and park partners.

    $1,000,000
  2. Environmental Defense Fund IncorporatedNew York, NY

    Supporting american west water supply

    $1,000,000
  3. Nature ConservancyArlington, VA

    Support for the point reyes conservation campaign

    $1,000,000
  4. New Venture FundWashington, DC

    Colorado river sustainability campaign

    $1,000,000
  5. Water FoundationSacramento, CA

    Support for the clean water campaign and general operating support

    $1,000,000
  6. Water FoundationSacramento, CA

    General operating support

    $1,000,000
  7. Tides FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    General operating support for fast's mission to mitigate super pollutants

    $500,000
  8. Parks CaliforniaSacramento, CA

    Support the resources stewardship program

    $500,000
  9. Watershed Solutions NetworkSacramento, CA

    General operating support

    $500,000
  10. Land Trust Alliance IncorporatedWashington, DC

    Support for western division and general operations.

    $500,000
  11. Tides CenterLos Angeles, CA

    In support of mosaic's work developing infrastructure in the environmental field.

    $500,000
  12. Big Sur Land TrustMonterey, CA

    Support for ferrini ranch

    $500,000
  13. Sustainable ConservationSan Francisco, CA

    Support for communications and CEO search

    $500,000
  14. Environmental Defense Fund IncorporatedNew York, NY

    To support california's multibenefit land repurposing program

    $500,000
  15. Watershed Solutions NetworkSacramento, CA

    General operating support

    $500,000
  16. National Audubon Society IncNew York City, NY

    Supporting audubon california's wingpower challenge and important conservation projects across california

    $500,000
  17. One Earth PhilanthropyLos Angeles, CA

    Support for the development of the vibrant data labs climate finance tracker version 2.0

    $500,000
  18. Save the Redwoods LeagueSan Francisco, CA

    Support for the 'o rew redwoods gateway project

    $400,000
  19. National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DC

    Support for strategic planning

    $387,500
  20. Parks CaliforniaSacramento, CA

    In support of capacity building, including further development of infrastructure, communications and outreach, as well as to provide general operating support

    $330,000
  21. NaturebridgeSausalito, CA

    Support for the acquisition of a home in el portal to accommodate seven yosemite educators

    $275,000
  22. National Audubon Society IncNew York City, NY

    To support strategic planning

    $250,000
  23. Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NY

    To support climate nexus' water hub

    $250,000
  24. Monterey Bay Aquarium FoundationMonterey, CA

    To support the george g. Schultz future leaders scholarship fund.

    $250,000
  25. Thacher School IncOjai, CA

    To help fund the purchase of the house adjacent to the school property

    $250,000
  26. National Disaster Search Dog Foundation IncSanta Paula, CA

    Support the installation of solar panels on training center, replenish the endowment.

    $250,000
  27. John Muir Land TrustMartinez, CA

    Support franklin ridge expansion and hoover ranch campaigns.

    $250,000
  28. Trust for Public LandLos Angeles, CA

    Water conservation program

    $250,000
  29. University of California San Francisco FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    The rabinovici discretionary fund

    $250,000
  30. Regents of the University of California at BerkeleyBerkeley, CA

    To support clee/project climate in expanding its staff and programs while maintaining focus on moving the most promising climate solutions.

    $250,000
  31. California Environmental Voters Education FundOakland, CA

    Staff capacity building and ambassadors program

    $250,000
  32. Center for Climate and Energy SolutionWashington, DC

    Climate resilient communities accelerator initiative

    $250,000
  33. Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CA

    Stanford doerr school of sustainability - the anonymous fund for the fresh water initiative

    $250,000
  34. National Audubon Society IncNew York City, NY

    To support strategic planning

    $250,000
  35. Parks CaliforniaSacramento, CA

    Underwrite efforts to build fundraising capacity

    $240,000
  36. NaturebridgeSausalito, CA

    In support of efforts to recruit and retain talent, increase technology efficiency, and strengthen board function and governance

    $150,000
  37. Four Winds IncDeer Harbor, WA

    Support the sky & sea campaign and the building of a new dock and lodge.

    $125,000
  38. Save the Redwoods LeagueSan Francisco, CA

    Support forever forest: the campaign for the redwoods

    $125,000
  39. Idaho Conservation League IncBoise, ID

    Support restoration of salmon populations in the snake river

    $125,000
  40. California Environmental Voters Education FundOakland, CA

    Support operational efficiency and provide leadership training for ca envirovoters staff

    $100,000
  41. Water FoundationSacramento, CA

    Support a national campaign plan for water affordability

    $100,000
  42. Craig Hospital FoundationEnglewood, CO

    To support the craig neurobehavioral institute's ability to hire new staff, invest in a data collection tool to provide real-time information for care teams and families, and educate other tbi model system facilities on this pioneering program.

    $100,000
  43. Ten StrandsSan Francisco, CA

    Support to advance environmental literacy in california's k-12 schools.

    $100,000
  44. American Farmland TrustWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $100,000
  45. Commonwealth Club of CaliforniaSan Francisco, CA

    Support for climate one

    $100,000
  46. Sustainable ConservationSan Francisco, CA

    General operating support

    $100,000
  47. Big Sur Land TrustMonterey, CA

    General operating support

    $100,000
  48. Commonwealth Club of CaliforniaSan Francisco, CA

    To support climate one

    $75,000
  49. University of California San Francisco FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Supporting the jay a. Levy endowed professorship in virology.

    $50,000
  50. American Academy of Arts and SciencesCambridge, MA

    Support the presidential priorities fund

    $50,000
  51. Thacher School IncOjai, CA

    General operating support

    $50,000
  52. Tides CenterLos Angeles, CA

    General support of mosaic movement

    $50,000
  53. Trust for Public LandLos Angeles, CA

    General operating support

    $50,000
  54. San Francisco Food BankSan Francisco, CA

    General operating support

    $37,500
  55. Leland Stanford Junior UniversityStanford, CA

    Woods institute for the environment

    $35,000
  56. Public Policy Institute of CaliforniaSan Francisco, CA

    Support for the water policy center

    $30,000
  57. John Muir Health FoundationWalnut Creek, CA

    Campaign to conquer cancer

    $25,000
  58. American Academy of Arts and SciencesCambridge, MA

    Annual fund

    $25,000
  59. Santa Clara CollegeSanta Clara, CA

    Santa clara law school - annual gift

    $25,000
  60. Wesleyan UniversityMiddletown, CT

    General operating support

    $25,000
  61. Marin General Hospital FoundationGreenbrae, CA

    General operating support

    $25,000
  62. San Francisco Food BankSan Francisco, CA

    General operating support

    $25,000
  63. Commonwealth Club of CaliforniaSan Francisco, CA

    General operating support

    $25,000
  64. Monterey Bay Aquarium FoundationMonterey, CA

    General operating support

    $25,000
  65. John Muir Health FoundationWalnut Creek, CA

    Support john muir health fund

    $25,000
  66. John Muir Land TrustMartinez, CA

    General operating support

    $25,000
  67. National Audubon Society IncNew York City, NY

    General operating support for audubon california

    $25,000
  68. Commonwealth Club of CaliforniaSan Francisco, CA

    Support for the 2024 distinguished citizens awards event

    $25,000
  69. Sustainable ConservationSan Francisco, CA

    Support for the watershed moment initiative

    $25,000
  70. Santa Catalina SchoolMonterey, CA

    Support the lucy bush scholarship fund

    $20,000
  71. Crystal Springs Uplands SchoolHillsborough, CA

    General operating support

    $15,000
  72. Marin Country Day SchoolCorte Madera, CA

    General operating support

    $15,000
  73. Kukio Hoomana FundKailua Kona, HI

    Provide general operating support

    $12,500
  74. Santa Lucia ConservancyCarmel, CA

    General operating support

    $10,000
  75. Lucile Packard Foundation for Childrens HealthPalo Alto, CA

    Support children's fund

    $10,000
  76. Kukio Hoomana FundKailua Kona, HI

    General operating support

    $7,500
  77. Preserve Community FoundationCarmel, CA

    General operating support

    $7,500
  78. St Luke's Wood River Foundation IncKetchum, ID

    Support hospital needs

    $7,500
  79. Four Winds IncDeer Harbor, WA

    General operating support

    $5,000
  80. Ketchum-Sun Valley Volunteer Associates IncHailey, ID

    General operating support

    $5,000
  81. Marin Agricultural Land TrustPoint Reyes Station, CA

    General operating support

    $5,000
  82. San Anselmo Montessori SchoolSan Anselmo, CA

    General operating support

    $2,500
  83. San Francisco Free ClinicSan Francisco, CA

    General operating support

    $2,500
  84. Bay Area Ridge Trail CouncilBerkeley, CA

    General operating support

    $500

Approved for future payment

12 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Environmental Defense Fund IncorporatedNew York, NY

    Supporting american west water supply

    $2,000,000
  2. New Venture FundWashington, DC

    Colorado river sustainability campaign

    $2,000,000
  3. Water FoundationSacramento, CA

    Support for the clean water campaign and general operating support

    $2,000,000
  4. Save the Redwoods LeagueSan Francisco, CA

    Support for the 'o rew redwoods gateway project

    $600,000
  5. Center for Climate and Energy SolutionWashington, DC

    Climate resilient communities accelerator initiative

    $500,000
  6. Sustainable ConservationSan Francisco, CA

    Support for communications and CEO search

    $500,000
  7. Tides CenterLos Angeles, CA

    General operating support for fast's mission to mitigate super pollutants

    $500,000
  8. National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DC

    Support for strategic planning

    $387,500
  9. NaturebridgeSausalito, CA

    Support for the acquisition of a home in el portal to accommodate seven yosemite educators

    $275,000
  10. MultiplierSan Francisco, CA

    Support climate nexus water hub

    $250,000
  11. University of California San Francisco FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Supporting the jay a. Levy endowed professorship in virology.

    $200,000
  12. Four Winds IncDeer Harbor, WA

    Support the sky & sea campaign and the building of a new dock and lodge.

    $125,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment29 grants $10,967,50083% of the total
  2. Education11 grants $967,5007% of the total
  3. Health7 grants $442,5003% of the total
  4. Animals2 grants $275,0002% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $270,0002% of the total
  6. Sports and recreation2 grants $130,000<1% of the total
  7. 3 other causes5 grants $185,0001% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California59 grants $11,085,500
  2. District of Columbia6 grants $3,237,500
  3. New York7 grants $2,775,000
  4. Virginia1 grant $1,000,000
  5. Idaho3 grants $137,500
  6. Washington2 grants $130,000
  7. Colorado1 grant $100,000
  8. Massachusetts2 grants $75,000
  9. Connecticut1 grant $25,000
  10. Hawaii2 grants $20,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Lauren B DachsPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Alan M DachsVICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Margaret FongDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Erin WilmsSECRETARY/DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Susan WarburgTREASURER/DIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0

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