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SAM AND LAURA DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION

SAM AND LAURA DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION

San Antonio, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
83-1264255
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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SAM AND LAURA DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION

San Antonio, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
83-1264255
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
Total Funding Given

$394.1K

2024
Grantees funded
37
Multi-year grantees
30%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

20

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
$25.1K
K
Kendall Dawson Weaver
Board Member
L
Laura F Dawson
Board Member
S
Samuel G Dawson
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SAM AND LAURA DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
Yes. SAM AND LAURA DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does SAM AND LAURA DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
SAM AND LAURA DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Texas, and Alabama. 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 SAM AND LAURA DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SAM AND LAURA DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SAM AND LAURA DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SAM AND LAURA DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $394 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SAM AND LAURA DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SAM AND LAURA DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH, TRIPLE DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION, and HOPE HAVEN INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SAM AND LAURA DAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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