John Dawson Foundation
Invitation OnlyScottsdale, Arizona · EIN 86-1011524 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$30.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
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
31% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of the Valley Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| Arizona Friends of Foster Children | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Goldwater Institute | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Jazz in Arizona Inc Dba the Nash | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation Arizona Chapter | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Mindfulness First | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Arizona Freedom Foundation | Gilbert, AZ | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Arizona Liberty Network | Gilbert, AZ | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Arizona Sports & Entertainment Commission | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| East Valley Inst of Technology Foundation | Mesa, AZ | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Executive Council Charities | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Fiesta Events Inc | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Beyond Autism | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Libertas Network | Lehi, UT | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Arizona Council on Economic Education | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Autism Life & Living | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Teach One to Lead One | Kennesaw, GA | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| US Amateur Weightlifting Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,215,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $1,200,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349100244
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-1011524
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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