The Ellen C Lawson Foundation
Invitation OnlyFranklin, Tennessee · EIN 36-5063276 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$117K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$8,000
Total assets$9.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $8,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral of the Incarnation | Nashville, TN | Ministry support | $30,000 |
| Backfield in Motion | Nashville, TN | Educational programs | $8,000 |
| Homework Hotline | Nashville, TN | Academic support | $8,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Nashville, TN | Educational programs | $8,000 |
| Explore | Nashville, TN | Educational programming | $8,000 |
| Rocketshipdream Community Prep | Antioch, TN | Educational programming | $8,000 |
| Wo Smith Music School | Nashville, TN | Educational programming | $8,000 |
| The Land Trust | Nashville, TN | Land preservation | $8,000 |
| Stars | Nashville, TN | School based programs | $8,000 |
| Arts at the Airport | Nashville, TN | Public art programs | $8,000 |
| Centennial Park Conservancy | Nashville, TN | Park support | $8,000 |
| Buchanon Arts Center | Nashville, TN | Visual art programming | $7,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533229349100403
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-5063276
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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