Private foundation · EIN 72-1345502 · Gadsden, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William Thomas Dawson Family 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: 12 grants paid, $340K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$340K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in AL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Auburn University FoundationAuburn, ALCharity$287K
The Salvation ArmyGadsden, ALCharity$10K
Gadsden Fire Dept Gifts FGadsden, ALCharity$5,000
Etowah Free Community ClinicGadsden, ALCharity$5,000
Etowah Community Food BankGadsden, ALCharity$5,000
2nd Chance IncAnniston, ALCharity$5,000
Dream CenterGadsden, ALCharity$5,000
Gadsden Public LibraryGadsden, ALCharity$5,000
James M Barrie CenterGadsden, ALCharity$5,000
Gadsden Museum of ArtsGadsden, ALCharity$5,000
United WayGadsden, ALCharity$2,500
A Walk Through TimeGadsden, ALCharity$200

About this foundation

William Thomas Dawson Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Gadsden, Alabama, administered in care of William & Judy Dawson, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 William Thomas Dawson Family 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 William Thomas Dawson Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $340K across 12 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does William Thomas Dawson Family Charitable Foundation give?

Alabama (12 grants), per its latest filing.

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