LAWSON FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O JOHN K LAWSON
Fort Myers, FL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-4199442
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Lawson Family Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $337K across 24 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
AMES, IA
$535K
34%
The Legacy Foundation At Shell Point Inc
Fort Myers, FL
$111K
7%
HAND IN HAND
BETTENDORF, IA
$80K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LAWSON FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O JOHN K LAWSON?
No. LAWSON FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O JOHN K LAWSON does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LAWSON FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O JOHN K LAWSON give?
LAWSON FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O JOHN K LAWSON primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Florida, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are LAWSON FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O JOHN K LAWSON’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LAWSON FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O JOHN K LAWSON fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LAWSON FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O JOHN K LAWSON make each year?
In 2024, LAWSON FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O JOHN K LAWSON awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $337 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LAWSON FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O JOHN K LAWSON fund recently?
In 2024, LAWSON FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O JOHN K LAWSON awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, The Legacy Foundation At Shell Point Inc, and HAND IN HAND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LAWSON FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O JOHN K LAWSON?
LAWSON FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O JOHN K LAWSON does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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