Lawson Charitable Foundation
Lawson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in East Providence, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $215K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Lawson Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Lawson Charitable Foundation gave $215K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $215,000
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,889
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $10,297,338
- +40.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lawson Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Andruzzi Foundation ($50K). Together the top 9 received $215K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 20 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lawson Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 43% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2022) to $215K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Andruzzi Foundation North Attleboro, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Cabin in the Woods Inc Villa Rica, GA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Childrens Friend Providence, RI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops Taunton, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Hope for Warriors Springfield, VA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Meeting Street Providence, RI | General Support | $25,000 |
| Operation Stand Down Nashville, TN | General Support | $20,000 |
| Izzy Foundation Providence, RI | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Autism Project Johnston, RI | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,297,338 | $3,856,264 | $309,733 | $215,000 | 9 | $238,555 | $1,278,161 | $558,073 |
| 2023 | $7,338,558 | $3,576,851 | $260,317 | $198,100 | 9 | $198,100 | $727,209 | $336,534 |
| 2022 | $4,906,327 | $3,148,952 | $156,302 | $104,900 | 2 | $104,900 | $611,380 | $180,134 |
| 2021 | $2,672,476 | $4,735,962 | $769 | — | — | — | $1,713,946 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lawson Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $558K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lawson Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cathy M. Lawson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas A. Lawson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Lawson Charitable Foundation
How much does Lawson Charitable Foundation give each year?
Lawson Charitable Foundation gave $215K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $198K across 9 grants.
What is Lawson Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Lawson Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,889, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lawson Charitable Foundation give grants?
Lawson Charitable Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Rhode Island (33%) and Georgia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (3 grants).
Does Lawson Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lawson Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lawson Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Lawson Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Andruzzi Foundation ($50,000), Cabin in the Woods Inc ($25,000) and Childrens Friend ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lawson Charitable Foundation?
Lawson Charitable Foundation reported $10.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $239K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $558K (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 is Lawson Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Lawson Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6532521. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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