Private foundation · EIN 20-6311902 · Quincy, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Daniel H Lawlor Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $55K total, median $2,500. 53% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$55K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in MA
53%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Neads-Canines for CombatWest Boylston, MAGeneral operations$10K
Valuing Our ChildrenAthol, MAGeneral operations$7,000
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCGeneral operations$6,500
For Kids Only Afterschool IncSalem, MAGeneral operations$5,000
Special Operations Warrior FdnTampa, FLGeneral operations$3,000
Cia Officers Memorial FoundationHerndon, VAGeneral operations$2,500
Kids IncLowell, MAGeneral operations$2,500
Minnesota WarriorsEsko, MNGeneral operations$2,500
Ma Chapter of Disabled Amer VetsMarlborough, MAGeneral operations$2,500
Military Order of the Purple HeartSpringfield, VAGeneral operations$2,500
Nathan Hale FoundationPlymouth, MAGeneral operations$2,500
Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VAGeneral operations$2,500
Village for VeteransLos Angeles, CAGeneral operations$2,500
Women's Foundation of BostonBoston, MAGeneral operations$2,000
Aed FoundationGardner, MAGeneral operations$1,000

By state: Massachusetts 8 · Virginia 3 · North Carolina 1 · Florida 1 · Minnesota 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Daniel H Lawlor Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Quincy, Massachusetts, administered in care of Michael G Oneil Jr, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Daniel H Lawlor Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Daniel H Lawlor Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $55K across 15 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Daniel H Lawlor Charitable Foundation give?

Massachusetts (8 grants), Virginia (3 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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