William Thomas Dawson Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyGadsden, Alabama · EIN 72-1345502 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$340K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University Foundation | Auburn, AL | Charity | $287,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Gadsden, AL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Gadsden Fire Dept Gifts F | Gadsden, AL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Etowah Free Community Clinic | Gadsden, AL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Etowah Community Food Bank | Gadsden, AL | Charity | $5,000 |
| 2Nd Chance Inc | Anniston, AL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Dream Center | Gadsden, AL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Gadsden Public Library | Gadsden, AL | Charity | $5,000 |
| James M Barrie Center | Gadsden, AL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Gadsden Museum of Arts | Gadsden, AL | Charity | $5,000 |
| United Way | Gadsden, AL | Charity | $2,500 |
| A Walk Through Time | Gadsden, AL | Charity | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $339,700 | 12 |
| 2024 | $349,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $122,300 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631289349100928
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1345502
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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