Lannon Stone Foundation Inc

SUSSEX, WI EIN: 20-1842693 Website

Lannon Stone Foundation Inc is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Sussex, Wisconsin. The foundation is also known as the Elisabeth and Robby Dawson Foundation. It was established in December 2004 and operates as a corporate foundation with a focus on charitable giving and community support.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.3M

-11.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$798K

-67.6% YoY

Grant Count

+28.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$30K

-74.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lannon Stone Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $222K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation reinvests its resources for charitable purposes with primary funding interests in:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

The foundation supports a range of initiatives including donations, tuition support, scholarship programs, and specific campaigns such as the Ringer campaign for childhood cancer and Christopher's Shoot donations.

Grantmaking

The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.

Grant Range

$1,000–$103,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin and Illinois.

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $4.0M (95%)

Illinois $123K (3%)

Texas $75K (2%)

Utah $25K (1%)

Florida $5K (0%)

Missouri $1K (0%)

North Carolina $1K (0%)

States

Florida Illinois Missouri North Carolina Texas Utah Wisconsin

Cities

BooneDelafieldEau ClaireFranksvilleGarden ValleyGermantownGraftonGreenfieldHubertusJacksonLake MillsLannonLindaleLisbonLombardMadisonMilwaukeeNeenahPark CityPontre Vedra Beach

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $4,872,658
Total Revenue: $1,154,174
Total Expenses: $2,494,401
Total Liabilities: $0

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $4,321,583
Total Giving: $797,696
Annual Giving Rate: 8.9% of assets

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,321,583	$4,872,658	$6,212,885
Revenue	$300,530	$1,154,174	$818,053
Expenses	$851,605	$2,494,401	$272,531
Qualifying Distributions	$825,496	$2,468,260	$256,840
Net Investment Income	$188,297	$362,511	$88,718
Distributable Amount	$222,091	$264,775	$269,686

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

109 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mmac Community Support Foundation ($150,000), Bridge Builders ($102,000), Village of Germantown Park & Recreation Department ($80,475).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BLUE LOTUS FARM & RETREAT CENTER WEST BEND, WI	JULY WEEK SPONSORSHIP	$10,000
BRIDGE BUILDERS MILWAUKEE, WI	DONATION	$102,000
CITY FORWARD COLLECTIVE INC MILWAUKEE, WI	GRANT AWARD	$75,000
DR HOWARD FULLER COLLEGIATE ACADEMY MILWAUKEE, WI	PADDLE RAISE PLEDGE	$200
FELLER SCHOOL MADISON, WI	DONATION	$15,000
GREATER MILWAUKEE COMMITTEE MILWAUKEE, WI	GRANT AWARD	$40,000
INSTITUTE FOR REFORMING GOVERNMENT INC DELAFIELD, WI	GRANT AWARD	$40,000
KETTLE MORAINE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL JACKSON, WI	ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR	$4,413
LANNON BUSINESS ASSOCIATION INC LANNON, WI	ANGEL SUPPORTER FOR LANNON'S 3K AWARENESS WALK FOR HOPE & HEALING	$300
LIVING WORD LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL JACKSON, WI	SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM	$4,700

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JAMES DAWSON	DIRECTOR	—	—
HEIDI DAWSON	DIRECTOR	—	—
HANS DAWSON	DIRECTOR	—	—

Recent Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation presents community events including:

2023 Grant Recipients \u2013 Stone Canyon Community Foundation

2025

Egg Drop event (April 2025)

2025

Touch A Truck events (2025 and 2026) at Sussex Armory Park, geared toward children ages 2-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lannon Stone Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation reinvests its resources for charitable purposes with primary funding interests in: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation supports a range of initiatives including donations, tuition support, scholarship programs, and specific campaigns such as the Ringer campaign for childhood cancer and Christopher's Shoot donations.

How do I apply for a grant from Lannon Stone Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 21 grants in 2023 • Made 18 grants in the most recent filing period • Typical award range: $200–$2,025,000 • Median grant amount: $11,000 • Grant range: $1,000–$103,000 **Recent Grants (2023):** • St Augustine Preparatory Academy: $2,025,000 (for conversion and rehabilitation of former Cardinal Stritch University campus and 2023 Annual Scholarship Gala Paddle Raise) • City Forward Collective: $103,000 • Bridge Builders: $100,000 **Application Policy:** The foundation …

Where does Lannon Stone Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin and Illinois.

What size grants does Lannon Stone Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Lannon Stone Foundation Inc awarded 27 grants totaling $798K — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Lannon Stone Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lannon Stone Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $222K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.