Frederick Q Lawson Foundation
Invitation OnlySalt Lake City, Utah · EIN 87-0481510 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$22.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $200,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
14% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madeline Choir School | Salt Lake City, UT | General Financial Support | $350,000 |
| Ballet West | Salt Lake City, UT | General Financial Support | $200,000 |
| Utah SymphonyUtah Opera | Salt Lake City, UT | General Financial Support | $100,000 |
| Americans for Oxford | New York, NY | General Financial Support | $100,000 |
| University of Utah College of Nursing | Salt Lake City, UT | General Financial Support | $100,000 |
| Bridgerland Technical College Foundation | Logan, UT | General Financial Support | $100,000 |
| Utah State University - Emma Eccles Jones College of Education | Logan, UT | General Financial Support | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,050,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $900,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523089349101027
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-0481510
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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