Sam and Laura Dawson Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Sam and Laura Dawson Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $907,612 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$907,612
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $394,059 the year before.
42% 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 | $1.5 million | 19 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $394,059 | 20 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $907,612 | 19 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sam and Laura Dawson Family Foundat 3 Ceylon, San Antonio, TX 78230 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (210) 375-9000 |
| What to submit | Public charities qualifying as 501(c)(3) organizations that wish to request a grant should submit such request to the foundation board of directors, including a detailed description as to the purpose and use of such grant in the event it is made, along with a copy of the organization's favorable determination letter issued by the internal revenue service recognizing such organization as a 501(c)(3) organization. |
What Sam and Laura Dawson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 18 | $864,380 |
| Florida | 1 | $43,232 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Zoo | Support programs | $200,000 |
| Trinity Baptist Church | Support programs | $154,631 |
| The Charity Ball Association of San Antonio Inc | Support programs | $139,049 |
| The University of Texas at Austin - Cockrell School of Engineering | Support programs | $100,000 |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | Support programs | $100,000 |
| United Way of San Antonio | Support programs | $50,000 |
| Cru | Support programs | $43,232 |
| Remember the Alamo Foundation | Support programs | $25,000 |
| Arboretum San Antonio | Support programs | $20,000 |
| San Antonio Youth for Christ | Support programs | $15,000 |
| Tobin Center for the Performing Arts | Support programs | $15,000 |
| Cleft of the Rock Church | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Cenikor Foundation | Support programs | $10,000 |
| Pape-Dawson Charitable Foundation | Support programs | $7,500 |
| Jewish Federation of San Antonio | Support programs | $5,000 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation | Support programs | $5,000 |
| Opera San Antonio | Support programs | $3,200 |
| The World Affairs Council of San Antonio | Support programs | $2,500 |
| Ballet San Antonio | Support programs | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Samuel G Dawson
- Laura F Dawson
- Taylor G Dawson
- Kendall Dawson Weaver
Questions people ask
Does Sam and Laura Dawson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Sam and Laura Dawson Family Foundation give?
$907,612 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Sam and Laura Dawson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Samuel G Dawson (President), Laura F Dawson (Vice President), Taylor G Dawson (Secretary) and Kendall Dawson Weaver (Treasurer).
What does Sam and Laura Dawson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.