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Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation

Preselected recipients only Bristol, Virginia · EIN 626207011

Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation is a private foundation in Bristol, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $7,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $600 and the largest $3,600. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $12,900 the year before.

29% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$12,9007$161,227
2024$7,5007$169,109

How to apply

Lawson-Fierbaugh 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Tennessee.

StateGrantsAmount
Tennessee2$3,900
Virginia2$1,600
Missouri1$1,000
California1$500
North Carolina1$500

Grants paid in 2024

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Christian Science Society of Bristol
Bristol, TN
Donation for general support$3,600
The Principia
St Louis, MO
Donation for general support$1,000
Trinity Lutheran Church
Bristol, VA
Donation for general support$1,000
Sullins Academy
Bristol, VA
Donation for general support$600
Antioch Baptist Church
Chapel Hill, NC
Donation for general support$500
Rescate Fenix
Escondido, CA
Donation for general support$500
Providence Academy
Johnson City, TN
Donation for general support$300

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation give?

$7,500 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $600.

Who runs Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Joseph W Lawson II (Trustee) and Mark M Lawson (Trustee).

What does Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.

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