Janet Q Lawson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Janet Q Lawson Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.9 million in 54 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.4 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.9 million
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$69.8 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.7 million | 57 | $67.6 million |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 54 | $69.8 million |
How to apply
Janet Q Lawson 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 Janet Q Lawson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 39 | $2.9 million |
| Indiana | 1 | $840,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $45,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $25,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah State University | General Financial Support | $1.4 million |
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc | General Financial Support | $840,000 |
| Entrada Cultural Center | General Financial Support | $280,000 |
| Intermountain Foundation at Primary Children's Hospital | General Financial Support | $255,000 |
| Ballet West | General Financial Support | $130,000 |
| YMCA of Northern Utah | General Financial Support | $110,000 |
| Salt Lake Tribune | General Financial Support | $100,000 |
| Huntsman Mental Health Institute | General Financial Support | $100,000 |
| Utah Symphony Utah Opera | General Financial Support | $75,000 |
| University of Utah | General Financial Support | $62,500 |
| Friends of Tracy Aviary | General Financial Support | $45,000 |
| Nature Conservancy in Utah | General Financial Support | $42,500 |
| Utah's Hogle Zoo | General Financial Support | $40,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Utah | General Financial Support | $35,000 |
| Neighborhood House | General Financial Support | $35,000 |
| Friends of Arches and Canyonlands Parks | General Financial Support | $30,000 |
| Blaine Avalanche & Rescue K9S Corp | General Financial Support | $25,000 |
| Black Mesa Trust | General Financial Support | $20,000 |
| Guadalupe School | General Financial Support | $20,000 |
| The McGillis School | General Financial Support | $20,000 |
| Youth Garden Project | General Financial Support | $15,000 |
| Bountiful Community Food Pantry | General Financial Support | $15,000 |
| New England Conservatory of Music | General Finanical Support | $15,000 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Alf Engen Ski Museum | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Moab Music Festival | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Moab Free Health Clinic | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| The Madeline Choir School | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Boston Book Festival | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Bridgerland Technical College Foundation | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless (ACE) | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Grand Staircase Escalante Partners | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Safe Harbor Crisis Center | General Financial Support | $10,000 |
| Davis Education Foundation | General Financial Support | $7,500 |
| Ducks Unlimited | General Financial Support | $7,500 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children | General Financial Support | $7,500 |
| Ride With Respect | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Utah Food Bank | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| The Children's Center | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
| Wasatch Community Gardens | General Financial Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederick Q Lawson
- Peter Q Lawson
- Ellen E Rossi
- Dr Erik C Erlingsson
- Charles H Livsey
- Stewart Q Lawson
- Tatiana E Lawson
- Mathieu C Shrontz
- Jason Tholen
Questions people ask
Does Janet Q Lawson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Janet Q Lawson Foundation give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2024, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Janet Q Lawson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Frederick Q Lawson (Trustee/Advisor), Peter Q Lawson (Trustee/Advisor), Ellen E Rossi (Trustee/Advisor) and Dr Erik C Erlingsson (Trustee/Advisor) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Janet Q Lawson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.