The Molly Lawson Foundation
To perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of the Arizona community foundation, an az nonprofit corporation, so long as the Arizona community foundation, inc. Remains a qualified organization.
The Molly Lawson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Molly Lawson Foundation gave $48K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,000
- +84.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,600
- +10.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,393,730
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Molly Lawson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Easter Seals Blake Foundation ($10K). Together the top 5 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Molly Lawson Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2024) to $48K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Easter Seals Blake Foundation Tucson, AZ | Support healthy eating and physical activity for individuals with disabilities | $10,000 |
| Horses with Heart Inc Chino Valley, AZ | Designated for Program Support | $10,000 |
| Treasure House Glendale, AZ | Provide young adults with idd with education on healthy cooking, eating, nutrition through the instruction of a registered dietician in treasure houses health and wellness program | $10,000 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Designated support for the molly lawson research fellowship scholarship, to fund a phd candidate | $10,000 |
| Arizona Recreation Center for the Handicapped Phoenix, AZ | Designated to provide equipment for the music and dance therapy room | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,393,730 | $42,231 | $74,742 | $48,000 | 5 | $30,476 |
| 2024 | $1,342,547 | $6,768 | $51,018 | $26,000 | 3 | $5,468 |
| 2023 | $1,252,670 | $42,420 | $73,021 | $47,500 | 3 | $42,120 |
| 2022 | $1,364,947 | $99,889 | $70,609 | $43,650 | 4 | $99,589 |
| 2021 | $1,343,332 | $108,797 | $56,795 | $41,720 | 4 | $108,797 |
| 2020 | $1,098,333 | $45,327 | $47,129 | $27,500 | 6 | $45,027 |
About The Molly Lawson Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Molly Lawson Foundation is a public charity, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $30K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Molly Lawson Foundation is led by Anna Maria Chavez, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anna Maria Chavez
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lawson
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doris Lawson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Schnur
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shari Capra
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Dombek
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathie Atkinson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Quinn Lawson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Lawson
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Harrer
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Kathie D. Downie-Bogle (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru June 2023
- Former: Kyla Quintero (2020–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Steve G. Seleznow (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Jeff Sauter (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Molly Lawson Foundation
How much does The Molly Lawson Foundation give each year?
The Molly Lawson Foundation gave $48K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $26K across 3 grants.
What is The Molly Lawson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Molly Lawson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,600, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Molly Lawson Foundation give grants?
The Molly Lawson Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (21%).
Does The Molly Lawson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Molly Lawson Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Molly Lawson Foundation's largest grantees?
The Molly Lawson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Easter Seals Blake Foundation ($10,000), Horses with Heart Inc ($10,000) and Treasure House ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Molly Lawson Foundation?
The Molly Lawson Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $42K.
What is The Molly Lawson Foundation's EIN?
The Molly Lawson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0236832. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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