Lawson Family Foundation
Official website for the Lawson Family Foundation (Knoxville, TN). The site includes the foundation mission, strategic priorities, contact details, an Our Team page, and a grants section with application instructions; the EIN 86-1740122 matches public nonprofit records.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A registered 501(c)(3) with programs in Knox County/Tennessee (especially education, youth development, community development, or local health services) seeking general support and alignment with the foundation’s stated strategic priorities.
Good Fit
- • Located in Knoxville/Knox County or delivering clear in-state impact in Tennessee
- • Requesting general operating support or program funding in education, youth, health, or community development
- • Able to demonstrate alignment with the foundation’s published strategic priorities
- • Able to follow the online application process and request an Organizational ID via the listed contact
- • Willing to engage locally and provide measurable local outcomes
Geography
The latest year shows heavy geographic concentration: roughly 93% of dollars stayed in Tennessee and most large grants are to Knoxville-area recipients, even though a few grants reached other states.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a large and diverse set of independent recipients in the latest year (85 distinct recipients and 86 grants), with a high number of apparent new grantees and only modest repeat funding across years.
New Applicants
Direct behavioral evidence supports new entrants (about 68 new recipients in 2024) and the foundation publishes a grant application page with instructions to request an Organizational ID, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to apply.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
