Horace Dawson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Horace Dawson Foundation is a private foundation in Rockville, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $108,578 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$108,578
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $87,961 the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $100,831 | 45 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $87,961 | 50 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $108,578 | 51 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Horace Dawson Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Horace Dawson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $18,836 |
| Illinois | 4 | $13,800 |
| California | 6 | $12,200 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $11,800 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $11,531 |
| Iowa | 2 | $11,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 7 | $7,660 |
| Arizona | 4 | $4,150 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chautauqua Institution | In Memory of Richard W. Kahlenberg | $10,000 |
| Geneva Foundation of Presbyterian Homes | Designated for the employee education project in memory of frances l dawson and horace dawson | $10,000 |
| Maryville College | designated for the DawsonFund in memory of William R. and Horace Dawson | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Church (USA) | In memory of james l alkire, disaster relief, international relief programs, ukrainian relief | $10,000 |
| Simpson College | designated for theFrances L. Dawson Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano | General operating support | $6,200 |
| Wellesley College | General operating support | $5,300 |
| YWCA Seattle King Snohomish | General operating support | $3,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Boston | General operating support | $2,114 |
| GiveDirectly | General operating support | $2,046 |
| Sky Island Alliance | General operating support | $2,030 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | General operating support | $2,000 |
| YMCA of the East Bay - Irving Deutscher | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of America | General operating support | $1,660 |
| Bay Area Crisis Nursery | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Howard Brown Health Center | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Winter Nights Family Shelter | General operating support | $1,500 |
| National Parks Foundation | General operating support | $1,300 |
| Ronald McDonald House Greater Washington DC | General operating support | $1,300 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | General operating support | $1,300 |
| Arizona Public Media | General operating support | $1,060 |
| Louis D Brown Peace Institute | General operating support | $1,033 |
| Louis D Brown Peace Institute | General operating support | $1,033 |
| Ecclesia MinistriesCommon Cathedral | General operating support | $1,030 |
| Ecclesia MinistriesCommon Cathedral | General operating support | $1,021 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Dharma Rain Zen Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Georgetown University | Designated for Maeve McKean Global Health Award | $1,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of America | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Port Angeles Food Bank | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Scotch Ridge Presbyterian Church | General operating support | $1,000 |
| University District Food Bank | General operating support | $1,000 |
| WashPIRG Foundation | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of America | General operating support | $830 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charlottesville | General operating support | $800 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | General operating support | $700 |
| Snow Leopard Trust | General operating support | $660 |
| Reid Park Zoological Society | General operating support | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth A Chabin
- H Andrew Alkire
- Joy K Fallon
- Richard D Kahlenberg
- Jeannette D Kahlenberg
- Margaret Alkire
- Trudi K Picciano
Questions people ask
Does Horace Dawson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Horace Dawson Foundation give?
$108,578 in tax year 2025, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Horace Dawson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth A Chabin (Secretary), H Andrew Alkire (President), Joy K Fallon (Director) and Richard D Kahlenberg (Director & Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Horace Dawson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.