The John W Laidlaw Foundation
The John W Laidlaw Foundation is a private foundation, based in Mobile, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $371K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $29K.
The John W Laidlaw Foundation at a glance
In short: The John W Laidlaw Foundation gave $60K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $59,758
- +47.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,537
- +110.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $371,023
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The John W Laidlaw Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Port City Church of Christ ($27K). Together the top 7 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 37 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The John W Laidlaw Foundation gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2024) to $108K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Port City Church of Christ Mobile, AL | General Fund | $27,000 |
| Universtity of South Alabama Mobile, AL | General Fund | $25,968 |
| Light of the Village Prichard, AL | General Fund | $5,500 |
| Agape of Central AL Montgomery, AL | General Fund | $500 |
| Mobile Baykeeper Mobile, AL | General Fund | $300 |
| Mission of Hope Mobile, AL | General Fund | $250 |
| Salem Church of Christ Florence, AL | General Fund | $240 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $371,023 | $58,416 | $61,830 | $59,758 | 7 | $59,758 | $28,771 | $49,131 |
| 2024 | $366,334 | $26,979 | $42,606 | $40,530 | 10 | $40,530 | $20,630 | $43,142 |
| 2023 | $384,426 | $67,439 | $79,030 | $77,051 | 8 | $77,051 | $24,868 | $35,753 |
| 2022 | $373,151 | $60,002 | $110,684 | $108,469 | 9 | $108,469 | $25,902 | $39,619 |
| 2021 | $405,077 | $53,334 | $62,845 | $61,000 | 3 | — | $21,150 | $39,493 |
| 2020 | $390,529 | $38,083 | $59,840 | $58,000 | 3 | — | $36,243 | $33,319 |
| 2019 | $412,286 | $25,917 | $64,172 | $61,300 | 9 | — | $24,045 | $34,574 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John W Laidlaw Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John W Laidlaw Foundation is led by Frank D. Brown, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frank D. Brown
President
Executive Vice President → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Schwab
Investment Manager
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna F. Brown
Executive Vice President
Vice President → Executive Vice President, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: William L. Green (2019–2020) — Former President · Filing note: Deceased
- Former: Sally Laidlaw Green (2019) — Former President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The John W Laidlaw Foundation
How much does The John W Laidlaw Foundation give each year?
The John W Laidlaw Foundation gave $60K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41K across 10 grants.
What is The John W Laidlaw Foundation's typical grant size?
The John W Laidlaw Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $8,537, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The John W Laidlaw Foundation give grants?
The John W Laidlaw Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mobile, AL (4 grants).
Does The John W Laidlaw Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The John W Laidlaw Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The John W Laidlaw Foundation's largest grantees?
The John W Laidlaw Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Port City Church of Christ ($27,000), Universtity of South Alabama ($25,968) and Light of the Village ($5,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John W Laidlaw Foundation?
The John W Laidlaw Foundation reported $371K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The John W Laidlaw Foundation's EIN?
The John W Laidlaw Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1146267. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 4, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The John W Laidlaw Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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