Lawson Family Foundation
Historical FunderKnoxville, Tennessee · EIN 86-1740122 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LAWSON FAMILY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 2418 E 5TH AVE, KNOXVILLE TN 37917 |
| Phone | 8652298206 |
| INFO@LAWSONFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | WEBSITE APPLICATION: HTTPS://WWW.LAWSONFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG/GRANTS |
| Deadlines | OPEN APPLICATIONS |
| Restrictions | ONLY TAX EXEMPT 501C3 ORGANIZATIONS. PREFERENCE GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS IN KNOX COUNTY, TN AND MEETING FUNDING PRIORITIES OUTLINED AT: HTTPS://WWW.LAWSONFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG/STRATEGICPRIORITIES |
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
0% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox County Schools | Knoxville, TN | General support | $30,000 |
| Community Action for Affordable Neighborhoods (Caan) | Knoxville, TN | General support | $25,000 |
| Relaunch | Knoxville, TN | General support | $15,000 |
| Jack and Jill of America - Knoxville Chapter | Knoxville, TN | General support | $5,000 |
| Knoxville Utilities Board - Connect Ed | Knoxville, TN | General support | $5,000 |
| West High Foundation | Knoxville, TN | General support | $1,000 |
| Bearden Middle School Foundation | Knoxville, TN | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $82,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $2,399,500 | 86 |
| 2023 | $853,500 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612409349100706
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-1740122
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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