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Frederick Q Lawson Foundation is a private trust based in SALT LAKE CTY, UT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1991. The principal officer is Herbert C Livsey. It holds total assets of $17.9M. Annual income is reported at $5.3M. Total assets have grown from $8.5M in 2011 to $17.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Utah, New York and Pennsylvania. According to available records, Frederick Q Lawson Foundation has made 21 grants totaling $3.2M, with a median grant of $100K. Annual giving has grown from $990K in 2021 to $2.2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100K to $300K, with an average award of $152K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Utah and New York and Pennsylvania. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$141K
Largest Grant
$250K
Based on 7 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.
Frederick Q Lawson Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 21 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in UT, NY, PA.
Frederick Q Lawson Foundation has distributed a total of $3.2M across 21 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $152K. Individual grants have ranged from $100K to $300K.
Frederick Q Lawson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Frederick Q Lawson Foundation is headquartered in SALT LAKE CTY, UT. While based in UT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert C Livsey | Trustee/Advisor | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Frederick Q Lawson | Trustee/Advisor | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Charles H Livsey | Trustee/Advisor | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$17.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$17.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
21
Total Giving
$3.2M
Average Grant
$152K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madeline Choir SchoolGeneral Financial Support | Salt Lake City, UT | $300K | 2022 |
| Utah State University - Emma Eccles Jones College Of EducationGeneral Financial Support | Logan, UT | $200K | 2022 |
| Ballet WestGeneral Financial Support | Salt Lake City, UT | $200K | 2022 |
| Americans For OxfordGeneral Financial Support | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Utah Symphonyutah OperaGeneral Financial Support | Salt Lake City, UT | $100K | 2022 |
| University Of Utah College Of NursingGeneral Financial Support | Salt Lake City, UT | $100K | 2022 |
| Bridgerland Technical CollegeGeneral Financial Support | Logan, UT | $100K | 2022 |
| National Philantropic TrustGeneral Financial Support | Jenkinstown, PA | $140K | 2021 |