The Lawlor Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-3620712
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, The Lawlor Foundation has awarded 293 grants totaling $855,076 to organizations in New York, Illinois and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $7 to $10,000, with a median award of $2,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$855,076
Total Assets
$1,074,269
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
84
Median Grant
$2,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 5%
4 of 84 recipients (5%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
78% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (78%), Wilmette (6%), Winnetka (6%).
Funding Trajectory
+2%
Stable funding levels with 2% change over 3 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
General Purposes
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Lawlor Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliancebernstein Holdings Lp - Schedule K-1 | $9 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Association | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Bonaventure House | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Cares | $2,000 | Skokie, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Catholic Relief Services | $4,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Catholic Theological Union | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Chicago Metro History Education Center | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Cnewa | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $8,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Dominican University | $3,000 | River Forest, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Ena Foundation | $2,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Foundation For Homan Square | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Georgetown University | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food Despository | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Guide Dogs For The Blind | $2,000 | Smithtown, NY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Home | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Lincoln Park Community Shelter | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Loyola Academy | $2,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Loyola University | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital Foundation | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Merit Music Program | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Misericordia | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Newberry Library | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Oxfam America | $8,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Parents For Non Violence | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Psdi | $2,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Queen Of Angels School | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Saints Faith Hope And Charity | $2,500 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| St Francis Xavier Church | $1,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The Great Books Foundation | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The Hadley School For The Blind | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The Night Ministry | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The University Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The Wetlands Initiative | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Thresholds | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago Department Of Music | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Urban Initiatives | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Lake Forest College | $500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Alliancebernstein Holdings Lp - Schedule K-1 | $9 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Association | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Bonaventure House | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Cares | $2,000 | Skokie, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Catholic Relief Services | $4,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Catholic Theological Union | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Chicago Metro History Education Center | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Cnewa | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $8,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Dominican University | $3,000 | River Forest, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Ena Foundation | $2,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Foundation For Homan Square | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Georgetown University | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food Despository | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Guide Dogs For The Blind | $2,000 | Smithtown, NY, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Home | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Lincoln Park Community Shelter | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Loyola Academy | $2,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Loyola University | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital Foundation | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Merit Music Program | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Misericordia | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Newberry Library | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Oxfam America | $8,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Parents For Non Violence | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Psdi | $2,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Queen Of Angels School | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Saints Faith Hope And Charity | $2,500 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| St Francis Xavier Church | $1,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The Great Books Foundation | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The Hadley School For The Blind | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The Night Ministry | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The University Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The Wetlands Initiative | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Thresholds | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago Department Of Music | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Urban Initiatives | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Lake Forest College | $500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Alliancebernstein Holdings Lp - Schedule K-1 | $10 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Association | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Bonaventure House | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cares | $3,000 | Skokie, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Catholic Relief Services | $4,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Catholic Theological Union | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Chicago Metro History Education Center | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cnewa | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $8,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Dominican University | $3,000 | River Forest, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ena Foundation | $2,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Foundation For Homan Square | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Georgetown University | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Despository | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Guide Dogs Foundation For The Blind | $2,000 | Smithtown, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Home | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Community Shelter | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Loyola Academy | $2,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Loyola University | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital Foundation | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Merit Music Program | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Misericordia | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Newberry Library | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Oxfam America | $8,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Parents For Non Violence | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Psdi | $2,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Queen Of Angels School | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Saints Faith Hope And Charity | $2,500 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Francis Xavier Church | $1,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Great Books Foundation | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Hadley School For The Blind | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Night Ministry | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The University Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Wetlands Initiative | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Thresholds | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago Department Of Music | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Urban Initiatives | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Alliancebernstein Holdings Lp - Schedule K-1 | $10 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Association | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Bonaventure House | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cares | $3,000 | Skokie, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Catholic Relief Services | $4,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Catholic Theological Union | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Chicago Metro History Education Center | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cnewa | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $8,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Dominican University | $3,000 | River Forest, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ena Foundation | $2,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Foundation For Homan Square | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Georgetown University | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Despository | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Guide Dogs Foundation For The Blind | $2,000 | Smithtown, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Home | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Community Shelter | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Loyola Academy | $2,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Loyola University | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital Foundation | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Merit Music Program | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Misericordia | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Newberry Library | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Oxfam America | $8,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Parents For Non Violence | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Psdi | $2,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Queen Of Angels School | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Saints Faith Hope And Charity | $2,500 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Francis Xavier Church | $1,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Great Books Foundation | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Hadley School For The Blind | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Night Ministry | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The University Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Wetlands Initiative | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Thresholds | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago Department Of Music | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Urban Initiatives | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Alliancebernstein Holdings Lp - Schedule K-1 | $10 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Association | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Bonaventure House | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cares | $3,000 | Skokie, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Catholic Relief Services | $4,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Catholic Theological Union | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Chicago Metro History Education Center | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cnewa | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $8,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Dominican University | $3,000 | River Forest, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ena Foundation | $2,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Foundation For Homan Square | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Georgetown University | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Greater Chicago Food Despository | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Guide Dogs Foundation For The Blind | $2,000 | Smithtown, NY, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Home | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Community Shelter | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Loyola Academy | $2,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Loyola University | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital Foundation | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Merit Music Program | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Misericordia | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Newberry Library | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Oxfam America | $8,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Parents For Non Violence | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Psdi | $2,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Queen Of Angels School | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Saints Faith Hope And Charity | $2,500 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| St Francis Xavier Church | $1,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Great Books Foundation | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Hadley School For The Blind | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Night Ministry | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The University Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Wetlands Initiative | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Thresholds | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago Department Of Music | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Urban Initiatives | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Alliancebernstein Holdings Lp - Schedule K-1 | $7 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Bonaventure House | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Catholic Relief Services | $4,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Catholic Theological Union | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Chicago Metro History Education Center | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Clearwater Camp Foundation | $500 | Minocqua, WI, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Cnewa | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $8,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Dominican University | $3,000 | River Forest, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Foundation For Homan Square | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Georgetown University | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Greater Chicago Food Despository | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Guide Dogs Foundation For The Blind | $2,000 | Smithtown, NY, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Home | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Lake Forest College | $500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Lincoln Park Community Shelter | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Loyola Academy | $2,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Loyola University | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital Foundation | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Merit Music Program | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Misericordia | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Newberry Library | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Oxfam America | $6,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Parents For Non Violence | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Princeton In Chicago Schools | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Psdi | $2,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Queen Of Angels School | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Saints Faith Hope And Charity | $2,500 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| St Francis Xavier Church | $1,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| The Great Books Foundation | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| The Hadley School For The Blind | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| The Night Ministry | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| The University Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| The Wetlands Initiative | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Thresholds | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| University Of Chicago Department Of Music | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Urban Initiatives | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Alzheimers Association | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Ena Foundation | $2,000 | Schaumburg, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Alliancebernstein Holdings Lp - Schedule K-1 | $21 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Bonaventure House | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Catholic Charities Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Catholic Relief Services | $4,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Catholic Theological Union | $8,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Chicago Metro History Education Center | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Clearwater Camp Foundation | $500 | Minocqua, WI, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Cnewa | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $8,000 | New York, NY, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Dominican University | $3,000 | River Forest, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Georgetown University | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Greater Chicago Food Despository | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Guide Dogs Foundation For The Blind | $2,000 | Smithtown, NY, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Home | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Lake Forest College | $500 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Lincoln Park Community Shelter | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Loyola Academy | $2,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Loyola University | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital Foundation | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Merit Music Program | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Misericordia | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Music Academy Of The West | $1,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Newberry Library | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Oxfam America | $6,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Parents For Non Violence | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Paws Chicago | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Princeton In Chicago Schools | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Psdi | $2,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Queen Of Angels School | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Foundation For Homan Square | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Saints Faith Hope And Charity | $2,500 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| St Francis Xavier Church | $1,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| The Great Books Foundation | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| The Hadley School For The Blind | $1,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| The Night Ministry | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| The University Of Chicago | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| The Wetlands Initiative | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Thresholds | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| University Of Chicago Department Of Music | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Urban Initiatives | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Lawlor Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 36-3620712 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 20 N WACKER DR STE 1520 Chicago, IL 60606-2903 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Lawlor Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Dir/pres | Wm J Lawlor Iii |
|---|---|
| Sec/treas | Wm J Lawlor Iii |
| Director | John F Lawlor |
| Executive Director | Michael J Lawlor |
| Director | James B Lawlor |
Forms 990-PF
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- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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