Lawlor Family Charitable Trust
The Lawlor Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in DeWitt, Iowa. Its 2026 filing lists grants to Iowa organizations, including schools, community organizations, and groups addressing hunger and housing.
Lawlor Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Lawlor Family Charitable Trust gave $17K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Iowa. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $16,852
- -0.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,685
- -0.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $340,939
- +2.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lawlor Family Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says applications may be made at any time and are judged through interviews; the applying organization must have tax-exempt status.
- Review Cycle
- Applications may be made at any time, according to the 2025 filing.
- Deadline
- Applications may be made at any time, according to the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Dewitt Bank Trust
Mailing address: PO Box 260, Dewitt, IA 52742
Phone: (563) 659-3211
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lawlor Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Concerned Dewitt Citizens ($5K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2026 went to recipients in Iowa. The 2025 filing states a preference for local organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lawlor Family Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 90% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−9%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2026) to $21K (2021). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Concerned Dewitt Citizens De Witt, IA | Donation | $5,000 |
| St Joseph School De Witt, IA | Reading Programs | $2,852 |
| Clinton Salvation Army Clinton, IA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Cafe on Vine Davenport, IA | Assistance to Feed Hungry | $1,500 |
| Humilty of Mary Center Davenport, IA | Viable Housing Opportunities | $1,500 |
| Dolly Parton Imagination Library Bettendorf, IA | Encourage Reading for Young Children | $1,000 |
| Vince Jetter Community Center Clinton, IA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Life Connections Peer Recovery Hous Dewitt, IA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Central Community Schools De Witt, IA | Donation | $500 |
| Dewitt Volunteer Fire Department Dewitt, IA | Donation | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $340,939 | $30,525 | $23,277 | $16,852 | 10 | $19,655 | $19,831 | $21,712 |
| 2025 | $332,180 | $27,565 | $22,818 | $17,000 | 10 | $19,858 | $14,626 | $18,258 |
| 2024 | $327,433 | $10,468 | $23,529 | $17,500 | 12 | $20,297 | $7,236 | $20,425 |
| 2023 | $340,494 | $22,428 | $24,620 | $18,548 | 13 | $21,385 | $17,155 | $19,481 |
| 2022 | $342,688 | $25,536 | $25,818 | $19,196 | 12 | $22,305 | $17,029 | $23,434 |
| 2021 | $342,970 | $19,380 | $32,081 | $20,684 | 12 | — | $13,073 | $20,084 |
| 2020 | $355,672 | $-29,923 | $25,804 | $19,000 | 10 | — | $5,694 | $19,799 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lawlor Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations working in areas including reading and education, food assistance, housing, peer recovery, and community services. For example, Café on Vine says its mission is to provide meals to homeless and/or poor community members unable to provide for themselves; the trust gave it $1,500 in 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the trust gave 10 grants totaling $16,852. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $1,250. Notable awards included $5,000 to Concerned DeWitt Citizens, $2,852 to St Joseph School for reading programs, and $2,000 to Clinton Salvation Army. Other listed recipients included Café on Vine ($1,500), Humilty of Mary Center ($1,500), Dolly Parton Imagination Library ($1,000), Vince Jetter Community Center ($1,000), Life Connections Peer Recovery Hous ($1,000), Central Community Schools ($500), and DeWitt Volunteer Fire Department ($500).
The trust’s 2025 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications are judged through interviews with the applying organization, which must have tax-exempt status to be considered. The filing states a preference for local organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists four trustees: Greg Gannon, bank president; Kathleen Rollings, VP trust office; Daniel Condon, attorney; and Jeff Peters, trust officer.
Lawlor Family Charitable Trust's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Daniel Condon Attorney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathleen Rollings Vp Trust Office
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Greg Gannon Bank President
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jeff Peters Trust Officer
Trustee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Greg Gannon President (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Roger Hill Vp Trust Officer (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Lawlor Family Charitable Trust
How much does Lawlor Family Charitable Trust give each year?
Lawlor Family Charitable Trust gave $17K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $17K across 10 grants.
What is Lawlor Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Lawlor Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2026 was $1,250, and its average grant was $1,685, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lawlor Family Charitable Trust give grants?
Lawlor Family Charitable Trust gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were De Witt, IA (5 grants), Davenport, IA (2 grants) and Clinton, IA (2 grants).
Does Lawlor Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Lawlor Family Charitable Trust's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (6 grants).
Who are Lawlor Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Lawlor Family Charitable Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Concerned Dewitt Citizens ($5,000), St Joseph School ($2,852) and Clinton Salvation Army ($2,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Lawlor Family Charitable Trust?
Lawlor Family Charitable Trust reported $341K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Lawlor Family Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations working in areas including reading and education, food assistance, housing, peer recovery, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lawlor Family Charitable Trust?
The 2025 filing says applications may be made at any time and are judged through interviews; the applying organization must have tax-exempt status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lawlor Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
Lawlor Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1103391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 31, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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