Lannon Stone Foundation Inc
Lannon Stone Foundation Inc is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Sussex, Wisconsin. The foundation is also known as the Elisabeth and Robby Dawson Foundation. It was established in December 2004 and operates as a corporate foundation with a focus on charitable giving and community support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.3M
-11.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$798K
-67.6% YoY
Grant Count
27
+28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$30K
-74.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation reinvests its resources for charitable purposes with primary funding interests in:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation supports a range of initiatives including donations, tuition support, scholarship programs, and specific campaigns such as the Ringer campaign for childhood cancer and Christopher's Shoot donations.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.
Grant Range
$1,000–$103,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $4,872,658
- Total Revenue: $1,154,174
- Total Expenses: $2,494,401
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,321,583
- Total Giving: $797,696
- Annual Giving Rate: 8.9% of assets
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,321,583 | $4,872,658 | $6,212,885 |
| Revenue | $300,530 | $1,154,174 | $818,053 |
| Expenses | $851,605 | $2,494,401 | $272,531 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $825,496 | $2,468,260 | $256,840 |
| Net Investment Income | $188,297 | $362,511 | $88,718 |
| Distributable Amount | $222,091 | $264,775 | $269,686 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES DAWSON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| HEIDI DAWSON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| HANS DAWSON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation presents community events including:
2023 Grant Recipients \u2013 Stone Canyon Community FoundationEgg Drop event (April 2025)
Touch A Truck events (2025 and 2026) at Sussex Armory Park, geared toward children ages 2-8
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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