Private foundation · Mobile, AL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The John W Laidlaw Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $200
- Typical grant
- $200 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $200, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 9 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $40,530
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60K | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $41K | $200 | 1 |
| 2022 | $77K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Frank d brown · mobile · 2514106700
- What to send
- Letter indicating details of request, including letter from internal revenue service indicating status as 501(c)(3) organization
- Limits
- Special emphasis on, but not limited, to organizations dealing with education and the welfare of children in mobile county, alabama
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Frank D BrownPresident
- Donna F BrownExecutive vice president
- Charles SchwabInvestment manager
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Judes Children Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General fund | $200 |