Lawson Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Lawson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in East Providence, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $215,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$215,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$12.3 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $198,100 the year before.
67% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 | $3.0 million |
| 2023 | $198,100 | 9 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $215,000 | 9 | $12.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cathy Tom Lawson 54 Kettle Point Ave Unit 54, East Providence, RI 02914 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (401) 369-1509, foundation75093@gmail.com |
| What to submit | See general explanation - statement 10 for full grant request details |
| Deadlines | See https://lawsoncharitablefoundation.org/for-grant-seekers for deadlines. |
| Restrictions | Nonprofit status: applicants must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in good standing with the IRS for three or more consecutive years. Alignment with mission: projects must align with the foundation's core mission and giving areas as outlined in our giving areas. Geographic focus: priority will be given to organizations and projects serving those throughout new england, though exceptional projects outside this area may be considered. Sustainability: projects should have a plan for long-term sustainability beyond the grant period. Reporting and accountability: grantees must agree to submit a grant report as outlined here. What we do not fund: individuals; general capital/capacity campaigns; specific, mission-aligned projects may be considered, endowments; scholarships; multi-year pledges; religious organizations; political campaigns or lobbying; government agencies. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $75,000 |
| Rhode Island | 4 | $70,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Andruzzi Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Cabin in the Woods Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Childrens Friend | General support | $25,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops | General support | $25,000 |
| Hope for Warriors | General support | $25,000 |
| Meeting Street | General support | $25,000 |
| Operation Stand Down | General support | $20,000 |
| Izzy Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| The Autism Project | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas A Lawson
- Cathy M Lawson
Questions people ask
Does Lawson Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See https://lawsoncharitablefoundation.org/for-grant-seekers for deadlines..
How much does Lawson Charitable Foundation give?
$215,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Lawson Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas A Lawson (Trustee) and Cathy M Lawson (Trustee).