David J Lawson and Margaret H Lawson Private Foundation

Grantmaker Atlanta, GA EIN: 58-2364245

David J Lawson and Margaret H Lawson Private Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $30K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2K.

David J Lawson and Margaret H Lawson Private Foundation at a glance

In short: David J Lawson and Margaret H Lawson Private Foundation gave $2K across 5 grants in 2020 (avg $372.2), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.

Annual giving (2020)
$1,861
Grants made (2020)
5
Average grant
$372
Median grant
$200
Total assets
$30,309
Primary geography
Georgia (84% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2020 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2020; updated September 2026.

Who David J Lawson and Margaret H Lawson Private Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2020

Wesleyan School: $950Wesleyan School$950Buckhead Church: $561Buckhead Church$561HDSA: $200HDSA$200University of Florida: $100University of Florida$100Aura Camp: $50Aura Camp$50

The largest 2020 recipient was Wesleyan School ($950). Together the top 5 received $2K.

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

AtlantaGainesvilleNew YorkPeachtree Corners

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500$1K$1.5K$2K5 grants2020

In 2020 it made 5 grants totaling $2K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wesleyan School Peachtree Corners, GAbuilding campaign$950
Buckhead Church Atlanta, GAChurch$561
HDSA New York, NYCharitable$200
University of Florida Gainesville, FLAnnual gift$100
Aura Camp Atlanta, GAFinancial contribution$50
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrants
2020$30,309$75$1,961$1,8615

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

David J Lawson and Margaret H Lawson Private Foundation is led by David Lawson, President on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2020 filing

  • David Lawson

    President

    New on the 2020 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about David J Lawson and Margaret H Lawson Private Foundation

How much does David J Lawson and Margaret H Lawson Private Foundation give each year?

David J Lawson and Margaret H Lawson Private Foundation gave $2K across 5 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.

What is David J Lawson and Margaret H Lawson Private Foundation's typical grant size?

David J Lawson and Margaret H Lawson Private Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $200, and its average grant was $372, across 5 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.

Where does David J Lawson and Margaret H Lawson Private Foundation give grants?

David J Lawson and Margaret H Lawson Private Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (11%) and Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (2 grants).

Does David J Lawson and Margaret H Lawson Private Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2020: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on David J Lawson and Margaret H Lawson Private Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.

Who are David J Lawson and Margaret H Lawson Private Foundation's largest grantees?

David J Lawson and Margaret H Lawson Private Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Wesleyan School ($950), Buckhead Church ($561) and HDSA ($200), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.

How large is David J Lawson and Margaret H Lawson Private Foundation?

David J Lawson and Margaret H Lawson Private Foundation reported $30K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $75.

What is David J Lawson and Margaret H Lawson Private Foundation's EIN?

David J Lawson and Margaret H Lawson Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2364245. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020

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