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Frank W Lawson Charitable Trust is a private corporation based in CINCINNATI, OH. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Fifth Third Bank. It holds total assets of $4M. Annual income is reported at $2.7M. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2019 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Tennessee and Colorado. According to available records, Frank W Lawson Charitable Trust has made 15 grants totaling $1M, with a median grant of $69K. The foundation has distributed between $192K and $420K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $420K distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $64K to $70K, with an average award of $68K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Tennessee, Colorado, Pennsylvania, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$65K
Median Grant
$65K
Average Grant
$65K
Largest Grant
$65K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Frank W Lawson Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 15 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, CO, PA.
Frank W Lawson Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $1M across 15 grants. The median grant size is $69K, with an average of $68K. Individual grants have ranged from $64K to $70K.
Frank W Lawson Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Frank W Lawson Charitable Trust is headquartered in CINCINNATI, OH. While based in OH, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fifth Third Bank N A | TRUSTEE | $44K | $0 | $44K |
Total Giving
$238K
Total Assets
$3.8M
Fair Market Value
$4.2M
Net Worth
$3.8M
Grants Paid
$192K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$244K
Distribution Amount
$192K
Total Grants
15
Total Giving
$1M
Average Grant
$68K
Median Grant
$69K
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$70K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Bible SocietyANNUAL FUND | Philadelphia, PA | $64K | 2023 |
| World Radio MissionaryANNUAL FUND | Colorado Springs, CO | $64K | 2023 |
| Gideons InternationalANNUAL FUND | Nashville, TN | $64K | 2023 |
| The Gideon'S InternationalPROGRAM SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $65K | 2020 |
CLEVELAND, OH
CINCINNATI, OH
DUBLIN, OH