Private foundation · East Providence, RI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Lawson Charitable Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $20K
- Typical grant
- $20K to $20K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $20K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 8 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2021–2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $215K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $215K | $20K | 1 |
| 2023 | $198K | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Cathy tom lawson · east providence · 4013691509 · foundation75093@gmail.com
- What to send
- See general explanation - statement 10 for full grant request details
- Deadlines
- See https://lawsoncharitablefoundation.org/for-grant-seekers for deadlines.
- Limits
- Nonprofit status: applicants must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in good standing with the irs for three or more consecutive years. Alignment with mission: projects must align with the foundation's core mission and giving areas as outlined in our giving areas. Geographic focus: priority will be given to organizations and projects serving those throughout new england, though exceptional projects outside this area may be considered. Sustainability: projects should have a plan for long-term sustainability beyond the grant period. Reporting and accountability: grantees must agree to submit a grant report as outlined here. What we do not fund: individuals; general capital/capacity campaigns; specific, mission-aligned projects may be considered, endowments; scholarships; multi-year pledges; religious organizations; political campaigns or lobbying; government agencies.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Thomas A LawsonTrustee
- Cathy M LawsonTrustee
As listed in its 2024 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. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Stand Down | Nashville, Davidson County | General support | $20K |
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