Dawson-Keys Foundation
Dawson-Keys Foundation is a private foundation, based in Vancouver, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $29K.
Dawson-Keys Foundation at a glance
In short: Dawson-Keys Foundation gave $22K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $11K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $21,651
- -92.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $10,826
- -80.3% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $10,826
- Primary geography
- Washington (66% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Dawson-Keys Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was YWCA Safechoice ($14K). Together the top 2 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 13 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dawson-Keys Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2022) to $274K (2021). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YWCA Safechoice Vancouver, WA | Assist in Community Programs | $14,331 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | Assist in Community Programs | $7,320 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $36,385 | $30,044 | $21,651 | 2 | $22,476 | $29,486 | $18,450 |
| 2021 | $286,612 | $97,941 | $281,463 | $274,267 | 5 | $274,929 | $91,457 | $21,671 |
| 2020 | $470,134 | $10,662 | $63,688 | $54,592 | 6 | — | $7,981 | $30,184 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dawson-Keys Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dawson-Keys Foundation is led by Cynthia L. Dawson-Austin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Cynthia L. Dawson-Austin
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cary B. Dawson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brandon M. Dawson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edwin J. Kawasaki
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Dawson-Keys Foundation
How much does Dawson-Keys Foundation give each year?
Dawson-Keys Foundation gave $22K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $274K across 5 grants.
Where does Dawson-Keys Foundation operate?
Dawson-Keys Foundation has awarded grants in California, Maryland, Oregon, Tennessee, Washington.
How much is Dawson-Keys Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Dawson-Keys Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dawson-Keys Foundation's EIN?
Dawson-Keys Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1277432. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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