Lawton Family Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to charitable giving, with a strong focus on supporting Jewish organizations and community initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing the welfare of the Jewish community through various charitable contributions, including health-related charities and community centers. The foundation primarily serves organizations that promote Jewish culture, health, and community engagement. Its funding activities indicate a significant emphasis on supporting organizations in New York, New Jersey, and other states, demonstrating a broad geographic outreach within the United States.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established small-to-mid sized nonprofits (especially Jewish community organizations, synagogues, JCCs, and local health or community charities) with existing ties or referrals into the foundation's network and modest funding needs.
Good Fit
- • History of engagement with the Jewish community or local community centers
- • Existing relationship or introduction from a current grantee or trustee
- • Requests for modest, project-level or program support rather than large multi-year grants
- • Located in or serving New York/New Jersey or otherwise visible to the trustees' network
Geography
Grants appeared across nine states in the latest year, indicating multi-state reach, but dollars were concentrated with around 60% going to New York.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 40 distinct recipients (and 38 the prior year), spanning community, cultural and health charities; this is a broad recipient set despite some dollar concentration among top beneficiaries.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows only four new recipients in 2023 (about 10% turnover) and the foundation states grants are to preselected recipients, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to gain entry without a referral.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
