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Lawson Valentine Foundation is a private trust based in HARTFORD, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1989. The principal officer is Murphy & Hoffer. It holds total assets of $15.1M. Annual income is reported at $14.1M. Total assets have grown from $12.4M in 2011 to $15.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 9 officers and trustees. A multi-generational family trust focused on supporting communities through strategic philanthropy with a commitment to racial justice and equity-focused approach. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Northeast (primary focus) and International through two trusted partners only. According to available records, Lawson Valentine Foundation has made 246 grants totaling $2.3M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $675K in 2020 to $507K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.1M distributed across 116 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $70K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 116 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, which account for 44% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 24 states.
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.
A multi-generational family trust focused on supporting communities through strategic philanthropy with a commitment to racial justice and equity-focused approach. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 246 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, CT.
Lawson Valentine Foundation has distributed a total of $2.3M across 246 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $70K.
Lawson Valentine Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is March 1 (Environmental Justice track) and August 1 (Sustainable Agriculture/Food Systems track) annu. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, annual budget not exceeding $1 million. Does not fund: individuals, religious institutions, scholarships, land trusts, educational institutions, endowments, or internationally-based organizations.
Lawson Valentine Foundation is headquartered in HARTFORD, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 24 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Corsa | EXEC DIRECTOR/TREASURER | $85K | $14K | $99K |
| Allen Doyle | TRUSTEE/CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul E Vawter Jr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Melanie Renee Allen | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark Lindeman | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Margaret Lindeman | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Valentine Doyle | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lucy Miller | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kolu Zigbi | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$15.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$15.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
246
Total Giving
$2.3M
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
116
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indigenous Women RisingGENERAL PURPOSE | Albuquerque, NM | $3K | 2023 |
| Tsne MissionworksGENERAL PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $70K | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Avenue ProjectGENERAL PURPOSE | Buffalo, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Nuestras RaicesGENERAL PURPOSE | Holyoke, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Food Chain Workers AllianceGENERAL PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Conservation Law FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Alternatives For Community & EnvironmentGENERAL PURPOSE | Roxbury, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Arise For Social JusticeGENERAL PURPOSE | Springfield, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Grassroots InternationalGENERAL PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| New England Grassroots Environmental FundGENERAL PURPOSE | Newmarket, NH | $20K | 2023 |
| CityseedGENERAL PURPOSE | New Haven, CT | $20K | 2023 |
| Migrant JusticeGENERAL PURPOSE | Burlington, VT | $20K | 2023 |
| Hello (Lofa County Community College)GENERAL PURPOSE | North Crystal, MN | $12K | 2023 |
| Syrian American Medical Society FundGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| MorvenGENERAL PURPOSE | Princeton, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| Magnolia Tree Earth CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Green Advocates UsaGENERAL PURPOSE | Brookline, MA | $9K | 2023 |
| Native MovementGENERAL PURPOSE | Fairbanks, AK | $8K | 2023 |
| New AlternativesGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $7K | 2023 |
| HudsoniaGENERAL PURPOSE | Annandale, NY | $7K | 2023 |
| Dr Shalon'S Maternal Action ProjectGENERAL PURPOSE | Atlanta, GA | $7K | 2023 |
| Ct Council Occupational Safety HealthGENERAL PURPOSE | Newington, CT | $7K | 2023 |
| Connecticut Citizens Action GroupGENERAL PURPOSE | Hartford, CT | $7K | 2023 |
| Connecticut Nurses FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | East Berlin, CT | $7K | 2023 |
| Rising Hope IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Kingston, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| Center Of Theological InquiryGENERAL PURPOSE | Princeton, NJ | $6K | 2023 |
| SistersongGENERAL PURPOSE | Atlanta, GA | $6K | 2023 |
| Princeton Symphony OrchestraGENERAL PURPOSE | Princeton, NJ | $6K | 2023 |
| Mary Mitchell Family & Youth CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | Bronx, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| Community Growth CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | Port Jefferson Station, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Fight Through FlightsGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Global Greengrants FundGENERAL PURPOSE | Boulder, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Darkness RisingGENERAL PURPOSE | Raleigh, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Soul Fire Farm InstituteGENERAL PURPOSE | Petersburg, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Nc Assoc Black Lawyers Land Loss PreventionGENERAL PURPOSE | Durham, NC | $5K | 2023 |
| Alaska Institute For JusticeGENERAL PURPOSE | Anchorage, AK | $4K | 2023 |
| Institute For Cancer Research Fox Chase Cancer CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | Philadelphia, PA | $4K | 2023 |
| National Abortion FederationGENERAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $4K | 2023 |
| 1for3orgGENERAL PURPOSE | Winchester, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| We Need Diverse BooksGENERAL PURPOSE | Bethesda, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Allied Media ProjectGENERAL PURPOSE | Detroit, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Freedom To Read FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Art Effect Of The Hudson ValleyGENERAL PURPOSE | Poughkeepsie, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Lilith FundGENERAL PURPOSE | Austin, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Unique ProjectsGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Princeton University Art MuseumGENERAL PURPOSE | Princeton, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| D&R Greenway Land TrustGENERAL PURPOSE | Princeton, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| C-Change ConversionsGENERAL PURPOSE | Princeton, NJ | $3K | 2023 |
| Haitian American CaucusGENERAL PURPOSE | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Highlander Center For Research And EducationGENERAL PURPOSE | New Market, TN | $2K | 2023 |