Lawson Family Foundation
Knoxville, Tennessee · EIN 861740122 · Private foundation
Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, Lawson Family Foundation has awarded $4.3M across 151 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Emerald Charter Schools. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Lawson Family Foundation funds
Lawson Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, food & agriculture, higher education, k-12 education.
Populations it has supported include children.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Charter Schools GENERAL SUPPORT | Knoxville, TN | $500K | 2024 |
| Emerald Charter School General Support | Knoxville, TN | $250K | 2022 |
| Emerald Charter Schools GENERAL SUPPORT | Knoxville, TN | $240K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Lawson Family Foundation
From Lawson Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at lawsonfamilyfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Lawson Family Foundation
- Does Lawson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Lawson Family Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Lawson Family Foundation fund?
- Lawson Family Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Emerald Charter Schools, Emerald Charter School. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Lawson Family Foundation give in grants?
- Lawson Family Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $82K in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.3M over 151 grants.
- Where is Lawson Family Foundation located?
- Lawson Family Foundation is based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 861740122.
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