Lauer Foundation for Paleontology Science and Education Nfp
Grantmaking foundation in Wheaton, Illinois · EIN 46-5619555
- Total giving
- $2KTax year 2023
- Grants made
- 1Tax year 2023
- Total assets
- $6.6MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
BUILD A WORLD CLASS COLLECTION OF DIVERSE JURASSIC FOSSILS FROM THE SOLNHOFEN REGION OF GERMANY AS WELL AS OTHER SCIENTIFICALLY IMPORTANT SPECIMENS. THIS COLLECTION IS CURATED BY THE FOUNDATION AND MADE AVAILABLE TO SCIENTISTS, MUSEUMS, AND ACADEMICS FOR STUDY AND DISPLAY. EXPENSES LISTED INCLUDE ACQUISITION COSTS, IMPORT FEES, CURATION AND RESEARCH EXPENSES.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| The Field Museum | $2K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (1 grants in 2023) is available with a free account.
Website: www.lauerfoundationpse.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2023. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.