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The Janet Q Lawson Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking, providing $3.9 million in total grants to 76 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

BALLET WEST
$6.7M
23%

UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY
$5.3M
19%
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
$2.6M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
54
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Janet Q Lawson Foundation?
No. Janet Q Lawson Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Janet Q Lawson Foundation give?
Janet Q Lawson Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Utah, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. 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 Janet Q Lawson Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Janet Q Lawson 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 Janet Q Lawson Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Janet Q Lawson Foundation awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $3.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Janet Q Lawson Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Janet Q Lawson Foundation awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include BALLET WEST, UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, and UNIVERSITY OF UTAH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Janet Q Lawson Foundation?
Janet Q Lawson Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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