Edward & Thea Lawton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edward & Thea Lawton Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $210,750 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$210,750
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $77,000 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $87,750 | 28 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $77,000 | 26 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $210,750 | 21 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Edward & Thea Lawton 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 Edward & Thea Lawton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 17 | $196,750 |
| New York | 3 | $9,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Center for Senior Living | Providing care, support, relief and financial assistance to physically or mentally handicapped persons. | $150,000 |
| Individual | Providing care, support, relief and financial assistance to poor, or distressed, or underprivileged, or indigent or needy persons. | $10,000 |
| Lift for Life | Providing educational assistance and opportunities to poor, or distressed, or underprivileged, or indigent and or needy persons. | $9,000 |
| Individual | Providing care, support, relief and financial assistance to physically or mentally handicapped persons. | $5,000 |
| Hias | Providing care, support, relief and financial assistance to physically or mentally handicapped persons. | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Providing educational assistance and opportunities to poor, or distressed, or underprivileged, or indigent and or needy persons. | $5,000 |
| St Louis Public Radio | Providing educational assistance and opportunities to poor, or distressed, or underprivileged, or indigent and or needy persons. | $4,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Providing educational assistance and opportunities to poor, or distressed, or underprivileged, or indigent and or needy persons. | $3,000 |
| Individual | Providing care, support, relief and financial assistance to poor, or distressed, or underprivileged, or indigent or needy persons. | $3,000 |
| Lupus Foundation | Providing educational assistance and opportunities to poor, or distressed, or underprivileged, or indigent and or needy persons. | $3,000 |
| Miriam School | Providing educational assistance and opportunities to physically or mentally handicapped persons. | $2,000 |
| NAMI of Missouri | Providing educational assistance and opportunities to physically or mentally handicapped persons. | $2,000 |
| Nine Network | Providing care, support, relief and financial assistance to physically or mentally handicapped persons. | $2,000 |
| Backstoppers | Providing care, support, relief and financial assistance to poor, or distressed, or underprivileged, or indigent or needy persons. | $1,000 |
| Christian Brothers College | Providing educational assistance and opportunities to poor, or distressed, or underprivileged, or indigent and or needy persons. | $1,000 |
| Good Shepherd Children & Family | Providing educational assistance and opportunities to poor, or distressed, or underprivileged, or indigent and or needy persons | $1,000 |
| Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation | Providing care, support, relief and financial assistance to poor, or distressed, or underprivileged, or indigent or needy persons. | $1,000 |
| Peter and Paul Community Services | Providing care, support, relief and financial assistance to poor, or distressed, or underprivileged, or indigent or needy persons. | $1,000 |
| St Louis Symphony | Providing educational assistance and opportunities to poor, or distressed, or underprivileged, or indigent and or needy persons. | $1,000 |
| St Patrick Center | Providing educational assistance and opportunities to poor, or distressed, or underprivileged, or indigent and or needy persons. | $1,000 |
| Manassah Ministry | Providing educational assistance and opportunities to poor, or distressed, or underprivileged, or indigent and or needy persons. | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Martha Aronson
- Miriam Wilhelm
Questions people ask
Does Edward & Thea Lawton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edward & Thea Lawton Foundation give?
$210,750 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Edward & Thea Lawton Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Martha Aronson (Trustee) and Miriam Wilhelm (Trustee).
What does Edward & Thea Lawton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and arts and culture.