Lawson Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Myers, Florida · EIN 36-4199442 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$372K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$9,000
Total assets$9.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
61% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Greater university fund | $120,000 |
| Heights Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | General fund | $50,000 |
| Lee County United Way | Fort Myers, FL | General fund | $41,000 |
| Rainbow Acres | Camp Verde, AZ | General fund | $40,000 |
| Hand in Hand | Bettendorf, IA | Educational | $30,000 |
| Sanibel Congregational Church | Sanibel, FL | Support of programs and upkeep | $15,000 |
| The Legacy Foundation at Shell Point | Fort Myers, FL | Support of programs | $13,000 |
| Benjamin's Hope | Holland, MI | Support for children and families affected by autism | $10,000 |
| Fish of Sanibel Captiva Inc | Sanibel, FL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Iowa State University Cyclone Club | Ames, IA | Educational opportunities | $9,000 |
| Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation | Sanibel, FL | Conservation | $8,000 |
| Mercy Chefs | Portsmouth, VA | Support in disaster areas | $5,000 |
| Willwood Hills Ranch of Iowa | Saint Charles, IA | Support for children | $5,000 |
| Humble Dwellings | Eldridge, IA | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Project Rhino | Huntington Beach, CA | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Scholarships, grants to attend leadership programs | $3,000 |
| Let's Talk About Children | Fort Myers, FL | Support of programs | $2,000 |
| Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Foundation | Evanston, IL | Educational opportunities | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $372,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $337,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $341,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349104665
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4199442
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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