John Dawson Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

John Dawson Foundation is a private foundation based in Mesa, Arizona with $29.9M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$29.9Mtotal assets

2001IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants John Dawson Foundation has awarded

18 grantees · $1.2M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Make-a-wish Foundation Arizona Chapter $250K
Jazz In Arizona Inc Dba The Nash $150K
Boys And Girls Club Of The Valley Inc $125K
Goldwater Institute $100K
Phoenix Children's Foundation $75K
Build Our Little Theater Inc $75K
Hillsdale College $60K
Center For Arizona Policy $50K
Cato Institute $50K
Arizona Sports & Entertainment Commission $50K
Arizona Liberty Network $50K
Arizona Freedom Foundation $50K
East Valley Inst Of Technology Foundation $50K
Wounded Warrior Project $25K
Executive Council Charity $10K
Giggling Gwen Foundation $10K
Beyond Autism $10K
Autism Life & Living $10K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2022$500K
FY2023$1.2M

About John Dawson Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersMesa, Arizona
EIN861011524
IRS ruling2001

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is John Dawson Foundation?

John Dawson Foundation is a private foundation based in Mesa, Arizona with $29.9M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does John Dawson Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of John Dawson Foundation?

John Dawson Foundation's EIN is 861011524. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from John Dawson Foundation?

Private foundations like John Dawson Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with John Dawson Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.