Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation
Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bristol, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $153K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $8K.
Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation at a glance
In short: Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation gave $8K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,500
- -41.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,071
- -41.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $600
- Total assets
- $152,548
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (52% 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-Fierbaugh Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christian Science Society of Bristol ($4K). Together the top 7 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation gives
- Giving fell 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $19K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christian Science Society of Bristol Bristol, TN | Donation for General Support | $3,600 |
| The Principia St. Louis, MO | Donation for General Support | $1,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church Bristol, VA | Donation for General Support | $1,000 |
| Sullins Academy Bristol, VA | Donation for General Support | $600 |
| Antioch Baptist Church Chapel Hill, NC | Donation for General Support | $500 |
| Rescate Fenix Escondido, CA | Donation for General Support | $500 |
| Providence Academy Johnson City, TN | Donation for General Support | $300 |
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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 | $152,548 | $9,531 | $10,940 | $7,500 | 7 | $9,055 | $7,699 | $8,320 |
| 2023 | $153,957 | $2,573 | $16,311 | $12,900 | 7 | $14,450 | $3,676 | $8,052 |
| 2022 | $167,695 | $8,603 | $12,187 | $7,400 | 7 | $10,165 | $6,775 | $8,428 |
| 2021 | $171,279 | $15,923 | $21,626 | $18,500 | 6 | $19,496 | $13,948 | $8,857 |
| 2020 | $176,982 | $10,922 | $17,703 | $14,750 | 7 | — | $8,993 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph W. Lawson II
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark M. Lawson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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-Fierbaugh Foundation
How much does Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation give each year?
Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation gave $8K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 7 grants.
What is Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation's typical grant size?
Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $600, and its average grant was $1,071, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation give grants?
Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (21%) and Missouri (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bristol, VA (2 grants).
Does Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation's largest grantees?
Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Christian Science Society of Bristol ($3,600), The Principia ($1,000) and Trinity Lutheran Church ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation?
Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation reported $153K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation's EIN?
Lawson-Fierbaugh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6207011. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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