Private foundation · Franklin
The Elle C Lawson Foundation
In 2024 it gave 12 grants worth $117,000 to Tennessee groups, 12 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $8,000. Most often for: “Educational programming”.
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Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 12 totaling $117,000 · 12 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $8,000
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $8,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 12 of 12.
- Total giving that year
- $117,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117K | $117K | 12 |
| 2023 | $0 | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Pam BryantPresident
- Jeff WilliamsSecretary
- Alex FischTreasurer
- Beth TorresBoard chair
- Ben WheelerBoard member
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Educational programming (3 grants)
- Educational programs (2 grants)
- Ministry support (1 grant)
- Academic support (1 grant)
- Land preservation (1 grant)
- Visual art programming (1 grant)
- School based programs (1 grant)
- Public art programs (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 11 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 0 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral of the Incarnation | Nashville, Davidson County | Ministry support | $30K |
| Backfield in Motion | Nashville, Davidson County | Educational programs | $8,000 |
| Homework Hotline | Nashville, Davidson County | Academic support | $8,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Nashville, Davidson County | Educational programs | $8,000 |
| Explore | Nashville, Davidson County | Educational programming | $8,000 |
| Rocketshipdream Community Prep | Antioch, Davidson County | Educational programming | $8,000 |
| Wo Smith Music School | Nashville, Davidson County | Educational programming | $8,000 |
| The Land Trust | Nashville, Davidson County | Land preservation | $8,000 |
| Stars | Nashville, Davidson County | School based programs | $8,000 |
| Arts at the Airport | Nashville, Davidson County | Public art programs | $8,000 |
| Centennial Park Conservancy | Nashville, Davidson County | Park support | $8,000 |
| Buchanon Arts Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Visual art programming | $7,000 |