Private foundation · EIN 74-2802237 · San Antonio, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Geraldine G Lawson Charitable Tr

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $1.6M total, median $820K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$1.6M
Median grant
$820K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$33M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Marion Koogler McNay MuseumSan Antonio, TXProvide and support museum programs in accordance with the will under which the trust is established.$1.3M
The San Antonio Zoological Society IncSan Antonio, TXProvide and supportzoo programs in accordance with the will under which the trust is established.$328K

About this foundation

Geraldine G Lawson Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in San Antonio, Texas, administered in care of Broadway National Bank Ttee, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Geraldine G Lawson Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Geraldine G Lawson Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.6M across 2 grants, a median of $820K.

Where does Geraldine G Lawson Charitable Tr give?

Texas (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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