William and Karen Lavoie Foundation
Preselected recipients only
William and Karen Lavoie Foundation is a private foundation in Redondo Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $126,026 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $28,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$126,026
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$28,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $121,791 the year before.
6% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $126,551 | 53 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $121,791 | 49 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $126,026 | 48 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
William and Karen Lavoie Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What William and Karen Lavoie Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 33 | $104,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $7,500 |
| New York | 1 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $3,776 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,250 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kcet PBS So Cal | Charitable support | $28,000 |
| Save the Redwood League | Charitable support | $25,000 |
| California Masonic Foundation Co Grand Lodge of California | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Ocean Institute | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Shrine Transportation Fund | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable support | $4,000 |
| 893 KPCC | Charitable support | $3,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Charitable support | $3,000 |
| Ca State Park Foundation | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| KCRW | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| Marine Mammal Care | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| Enviromental Defense Fund | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Feeding America | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| International Bird Rescue | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Klcs-Tv | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Plug in America | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| World Food Program | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Charitable support | $1,776 |
| Customers Guild West Scholarship Fund | Charitable support | $1,500 |
| International Printing Museum | Charitable support | $1,500 |
| Mini Therapy Horses | Charitable support | $1,500 |
| Sempervirens Fund | Charitable support | $1,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable support | $1,500 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Industry | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Cabrillo Museum | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| George Washington Mt Vernon | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Greenpeace | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Heal the Bay | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| New Challenge Minsitries | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Usopf | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| United Service Organization | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Cultural Heritage Foundation Southern California | Charitable support | $500 |
| Friends of Marrona Marsh | Charitable support | $500 |
| Pacific Crest Trail | Charitable support | $500 |
| Palos Verdes Symphonic Band | Charitable support | $500 |
| Pedro Pet Pals | Charitable support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- William Lavoie
- Karen Lavoie
Questions people ask
Does William and Karen Lavoie Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William and Karen Lavoie Foundation give?
$126,026 in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs William and Karen Lavoie Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William Lavoie (Director) and Karen Lavoie (Director).
What does William and Karen Lavoie Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and international.