Lawson Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderEast Providence, Rhode Island · EIN 87-6532521 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CATHY TOM LAWSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 54 KETTLE POINT AVE UNIT 54, EAST PROVIDENCE RI 02914 |
| Phone | 4013691509 |
| FOUNDATION75093@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION - STATEMENT 10 FOR FULL GRANT REQUEST DETAILS |
| Deadlines | SEE HTTPS://LAWSONCHARITABLEFOUNDATION.ORG/FOR-GRANT-SEEKERS FOR DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | NONPROFIT STATUS: APPLICANTS MUST BE A REGISTERED 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE IRS FOR THREE OR MORE CONSECUTIVE YEARS. ALIGNMENT WITH MISSION: PROJECTS MUST ALIGN WITH THE FOUNDATION'S CORE MISSION AND GIVING AREAS AS OUTLINED IN OUR GIVING AREAS. GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS: PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS AND PROJECTS SERVING THOSE THROUGHOUT NEW ENGLAND, THOUGH EXCEPTIONAL PROJECTS OUTSIDE THIS AREA MAY BE CONSIDERED. SUSTAINABILITY: PROJECTS SHOULD HAVE A PLAN FOR LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY BEYOND THE GRANT PERIOD. REPORTING AND ACCOUNTABILITY: GRANTEES MUST AGREE TO SUBMIT A GRANT REPORT AS OUTLINED HERE. WHAT WE DO NOT FUND: INDIVIDUALS; GENERAL CAPITAL/CAPACITY CAMPAIGNS; SPECIFIC, MISSION-ALIGNED PROJECTS MAY BE CONSIDERED, ENDOWMENTS; SCHOLARSHIPS; MULTI-YEAR PLEDGES; RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS; POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS OR LOBBYING; GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
55% of grants went outside Rhode Island.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andruzzi Foundation | North Attleboro, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| Cabin in the Woods Inc | Villa Rica, GA | General support | $25,000 |
| Childrens Friend | Providence, RI | General support | $25,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops | Taunton, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Hope for Warriors | Springfield, VA | General support | $25,000 |
| Meeting Street | Providence, RI | General support | $25,000 |
| Operation Stand Down | Nashville, TN | General support | $20,000 |
| Izzy Foundation | Providence, RI | General support | $10,000 |
| The Autism Project | Johnston, RI | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $215,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $198,100 | 9 |
| 2021 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349101316
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-6532521
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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