LAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION
Knoxville, TN, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
86-1740122
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Knoxville, TN, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
86-1740122
•
•
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Lawson Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, is committed to supporting various initiatives through its grantmaking efforts, having disbursed a total of $2.4 million across 21 grantees in the filing year 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to determine alignment with their funding priorities.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HELEN ROSS MCNABB FOUNDATION
Knoxville, TN
$300K
7%
EMERALD CHARTER SCHOOLS
Knoxville, TN
$250K
6%

RAISING A VOICE
Knoxville, TN
$50K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
86
Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$57.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
Yes. LAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does LAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
LAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, Georgia, and Colorado. 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 FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 90 grants, totaling nearly $2.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include HELEN ROSS MCNABB FOUNDATION, EMERALD CHARTER SCHOOLS, and RAISING A VOICE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting LAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION’s website.
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