Lawson Family Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-4199442
Foundation Overview
Based in Fort Myers, FL, Lawson Family Charitable Foundation has awarded 139 grants totaling $2,200,600 to organizations in Michigan, Illinois and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $110,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 23 recipients (35%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
41% of grants are awarded in Florida, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Florida, funding concentrates in Fort Myers (49%), Sanibel (37%), North Fort Myers (12%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 24% growth trend over 3 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (43%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Lawson Family Charitable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin's Hope | $10,000 | Holland, MI, US | Support For Children And Families Affected By Autism | 2023 |
| Downtown Streets Team | $2,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Support Of Programs | 2023 |
| Fish Of Sanibel Captiva Inc | $20,000 | Sanibel, FL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | North Fort Myers, FL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Hand In Hand | $25,000 | Bettendorf, IA, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Heights Foundation | $15,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Iowa State University Cyclone Club | $7,500 | Ames, IA, US | Educational Opportunities | 2023 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | $110,000 | Ames, IA, US | Greater University Fund | 2023 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation | $3,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarships, Grants To Attend Leadership Programs | 2023 |
| Lee County United Way | $40,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Let's Talk About Children | $5,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | Support Of Programs | 2023 |
| Youth Hope | $5,000 | Moline, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation | $7,500 | Sanibel, FL, US | Conservation | 2023 |
| Sanibel Congregational Church | $15,000 | Sanibel, FL, US | Support Of Programs And Upkeep | 2023 |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Foundation | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Educational Opportunities | 2023 |
| The Legacy Foundation At Shell Point | $25,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | Support Of Programs | 2023 |
| Hudson Strong Foundation | $5,000 | Eldrige, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| New Kingdom Trailriders | $5,000 | Sherrard, IL, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Rainbow Acres | $21,000 | Camp Verde, AZ, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| My Gear Outreach | $5,000 | Clinton, IA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Magical Bridge Foundation | $2,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Pawsitive Perspectives Assistance | $5,000 | Lakeville, MN, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Life Services Alternatives | $2,000 | Campbell, CA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Benjamin's Hope | $10,000 | Holland, MI, US | Support For Children And Families Affected By Autism | 2022 |
| Fish Of Sanibel Captiva Inc | $20,000 | Sanibel, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | North Fort Myers, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Heights Foundation | $15,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Iowa State University Cyclone Club | $7,500 | Ames, IA, US | Educational Opportunities | 2022 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | $110,000 | Ames, IA, US | Greater University Fund | 2022 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation | $3,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarships, Grants To Attend Leadership Programs | 2022 |
| Lee County United Way | $40,600 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Let's Talk About Children | $5,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | Support Of Programs | 2022 |
| Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation | $15,000 | Sanibel, FL, US | Conservation | 2022 |
| Sanibel Congregational Church | $15,000 | Sanibel, FL, US | Support Of Programs And Upkeep | 2022 |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Foundation | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Educational Opportunities | 2022 |
| The Legacy Foundation At Shell Point | $40,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | Support Of Programs | 2022 |
| Hand In Hand | $25,000 | Bettendorf, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Mercy Chefs Inc | $5,000 | Portsmouth, VA, US | Community Services | 2022 |
| Christian Friendliness Of Moline | $5,000 | Moline, IL, US | Community Services | 2022 |
| Benjamin's Hope | $10,000 | Holland, MI, US | Support For Children And Families Affected By Autism | 2022 |
| Fish Of Sanibel Captiva Inc | $20,000 | Sanibel, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | North Fort Myers, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Heights Foundation | $15,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Iowa State University Cyclone Club | $7,500 | Ames, IA, US | Educational Opportunities | 2022 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | $110,000 | Ames, IA, US | Greater University Fund | 2022 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation | $3,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarships, Grants To Attend Leadership Programs | 2022 |
| Lee County United Way | $40,600 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Let's Talk About Children | $5,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | Support Of Programs | 2022 |
| Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation | $15,000 | Sanibel, FL, US | Conservation | 2022 |
| Sanibel Congregational Church | $15,000 | Sanibel, FL, US | Support Of Programs And Upkeep | 2022 |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Foundation | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Educational Opportunities | 2022 |
| The Legacy Foundation At Shell Point | $40,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | Support Of Programs | 2022 |
| Hand In Hand | $25,000 | Bettendorf, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Mercy Chefs Inc | $5,000 | Portsmouth, VA, US | Community Services | 2022 |
| Christian Friendliness Of Moline | $5,000 | Moline, IL, US | Community Services | 2022 |
| Benjamin's Hope | $10,000 | Holland, MI, US | Support For Children And Families Affected By Autism | 2022 |
| Fish Of Sanibel Captiva Inc | $20,000 | Sanibel, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | North Fort Myers, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Heights Foundation | $15,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Iowa State University Cyclone Club | $7,500 | Ames, IA, US | Educational Opportunities | 2022 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | $110,000 | Ames, IA, US | Greater University Fund | 2022 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation | $3,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarships, Grants To Attend Leadership Programs | 2022 |
| Lee County United Way | $40,600 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Let's Talk About Children | $5,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | Support Of Programs | 2022 |
| Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation | $15,000 | Sanibel, FL, US | Conservation | 2022 |
| Sanibel Congregational Church | $15,000 | Sanibel, FL, US | Support Of Programs And Upkeep | 2022 |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Foundation | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Educational Opportunities | 2022 |
| The Legacy Foundation At Shell Point | $40,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | Support Of Programs | 2022 |
| Hand In Hand | $25,000 | Bettendorf, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Mercy Chefs Inc | $5,000 | Portsmouth, VA, US | Community Services | 2022 |
| Christian Friendliness Of Moline | $5,000 | Moline, IL, US | Community Services | 2022 |
| Benjamin's Hope | $10,000 | Holland, MI, US | Support For Children And Families Affected By Autism | 2022 |
| Fish Of Sanibel Captiva Inc | $20,000 | Sanibel, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | North Fort Myers, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Heights Foundation | $15,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Iowa State University Cyclone Club | $7,500 | Ames, IA, US | Educational Opportunities | 2022 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | $110,000 | Ames, IA, US | Greater University Fund | 2022 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation | $3,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarships, Grants To Attend Leadership Programs | 2022 |
| Lee County United Way | $40,600 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Let's Talk About Children | $5,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | Support Of Programs | 2022 |
| Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation | $15,000 | Sanibel, FL, US | Conservation | 2022 |
| Sanibel Congregational Church | $15,000 | Sanibel, FL, US | Support Of Programs And Upkeep | 2022 |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Foundation | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Educational Opportunities | 2022 |
| The Legacy Foundation At Shell Point | $40,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | Support Of Programs | 2022 |
| Hand In Hand | $25,000 | Bettendorf, IA, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Mercy Chefs Inc | $5,000 | Portsmouth, VA, US | Community Services | 2022 |
| Christian Friendliness Of Moline | $5,000 | Moline, IL, US | Community Services | 2022 |
| Benjamin's Hope | $6,000 | Holland, MI, US | Support For Children And Families Affected By Autism | 2021 |
| Birdies For Charity | $68,000 | East Moline, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Downtown Streets Inc | $2,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Support Of Programs | 2021 |
| First Congregational Church | $5,000 | Moline, IL, US | Support Of Programs And Upkeep | 2021 |
| Fish Of Sanibel Captiva Inc | $7,500 | Sanibel, FL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $3,000 | North Fort Myers, FL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Heights Foundation | $6,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Hidden Acres Christian Center | $5,000 | Dayton, IA, US | Support Of Programs | 2021 |
| Iowa State University Cyclone Club | $6,000 | Ames, IA, US | Educational Opportunities | 2021 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | $100,000 | Ames, IA, US | Greater University Fund | 2021 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation | $3,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarships, Grants To Attend Leadership Programs | 2021 |
| Lee County United Way | $5,200 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Let's Talk About Children | $2,500 | Fort Myers, FL, US | Support Of Programs | 2021 |
| Magical Bridge Foundation | $5,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Rainbow Caregivers | $19,000 | Camp Verde, AZ, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Sanibel Congregational Church | $8,000 | Sanibel, FL, US | Support Of Programs And Upkeep | 2021 |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Foundation | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Educational Opportunities | 2021 |
| St Paul Lutheran Church | $5,000 | Davenport, IA, US | Support Of Programs And Upkeep | 2021 |
| The Legacy Foundation At Shell Point | $16,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | Support Of Programs | 2021 |
| Wildwood Hills Ranch Of Iowa | $5,000 | St Charles, IA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Woodside Priority | $2,000 | Portola Valley, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Pregnancy Resource Center | $5,000 | Clinton, IA, US | Obstetrician & Gynecologist | 2021 |
| Pawsitive Perspectives Assistance Dogs | $5,000 | Lakeville, MN, US | Assistance Dogs | 2021 |
| 4 Paws For Ability | $1,500 | Xenia, OH, US | Assistance Dogs | 2021 |
| Autism Speaks | $500 | Princeton, NJ, US | Support For Children And Famalies Affected By Autism | 2021 |
| Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation | $5,000 | Sanibel, FL, US | Conservation | 2021 |
| Sanibel-captiva Conservation Foundation | $5,000 | Sanibel, FL, US | Conservation | 2020 |
| Christy's Cause Inc | $1,000 | Estero, FL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Foundation | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Educational Opportunities | 2020 |
| Iowa State University Cyclone Club | $5,000 | Ames, IA, US | Educational Opportunities | 2020 |
| Rainbow Caregivers | $8,000 | Camp Verde, AZ, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Woodside Priority | $2,000 | Portola Valley, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Menlo Park Presbyterian Church | $5,000 | Menlo Park, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Magical Bridge Foundation | $3,000 | Palo Alto, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Lee County United Way | $4,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Fish Of Sanibel Captiva Inc | $5,000 | Sanibel, FL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Wildwood Hills Ranch Of Iowa | $4,000 | St Charles, IA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Heights Foundation | $4,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| United Way Of The Qca | $2,000 | Bettendorf, IA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Birdies For Charity | $65,000 | East Moline, IL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $2,000 | North Fort Myers, FL, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | $100,000 | Ames, IA, US | Greater University Fund | 2020 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation | $3,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Scholarships, Grants To Attend Leadership Programs | 2020 |
| Benjamin's Hope | $5,000 | Holland, MI, US | Support For Children And Families Affected By Autism | 2020 |
| Let's Talk About Children | $2,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | Support Of Programs | 2020 |
| Downtown Streets Inc | $4,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Support Of Programs | 2020 |
| First Congregational Church | $10,000 | Moline, IL, US | Support Of Programs And Upkeep | 2020 |
| Sanibel Congregational Church | $8,000 | Sanibel, FL, US | Support Of Programs And Upkeep | 2020 |
| St Paul Lutheran Church | $2,000 | Davenport, IA, US | Support Of Programs And Upkeep | 2020 |
| Hidden Acres Christian Center | $7,000 | Dayton, IA, US | Support Of Programs | 2020 |
| New Kingdom Trail Riders | $7,000 | Sherrard, IL, US | Support Of Programs | 2020 |
| The Legacy Foundation At Shell Point | $10,000 | Fort Myers, FL, US | Support Of Programs | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-4199442 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 13146 COASTAL LINKS CT Fort Myers, FL 33908-3486 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Lawson Family Charitable Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | John K Lawson |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Suzanne D Lawson |
| Trustee | Robert Jlawson |
| Trustee | Jennifer Scavins |
| Trustee | Ann L Reed |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- 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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