The Laverack Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Laverack Family Foundation is a private foundation in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $605,288 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$605,288
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$13.3 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $553,088 the year before.
18% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $683,721 | 31 | $11.6 million |
| 2023 | $553,088 | 40 | $12.8 million |
| 2024 | $605,288 | 38 | $13.3 million |
How to apply
The Laverack Family 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 The Laverack Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 8 | $256,000 |
| Vermont | 5 | $125,000 |
| Connecticut | 7 | $56,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $38,568 |
| New York | 5 | $36,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $30,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $12,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Island Medical Foundation | General purpose | $150,000 |
| Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Banner Lake Club | General purpose | $60,000 |
| Duke University | Education | $36,568 |
| St Pauls School | Education | $25,000 |
| New Canaan Country School | Education | $25,000 |
| Bitterroot Early Learning Network | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Fidelity Charitable Fund | General purpose | $12,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Choate Rosemary Hall | Education | $10,000 |
| Jupiter Island Medical Clinic | General purpose | $10,000 |
| St Christopher Catholic Church | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough New York Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Wild Center | General purpose | $10,000 |
| House of Hope | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Stock Farm Greater Ravalli Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Just Neighbors | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Springfield Medical Care Systems | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | Education | $5,000 |
| Darien Nature Center | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Khaliq Melle Sanda Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center | General purpose | $5,000 |
| West River Montessori School | Education | $5,000 |
| Christ Memorial Chapel | General purpose | $5,000 |
| South Londonderry Free Library | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Peru Church | General purpose | $5,000 |
| St Luke's Parish | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Mather Homestead Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Putnam Indian Field School | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Beyond Literacy | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | General purpose | $2,000 |
| A Better Chance A Better Community | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research | General purpose | $2,000 |
| St Luke's Episcopal Church | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Hobe Sound Elementary School | Education | $1,000 |
| Rowayton Hose Company | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Unbound | General purpose | $720 |
Officers and trustees
- William Laverack
- Cordelia Laverack
Questions people ask
Does The Laverack Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Laverack Family Foundation give?
$605,288 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Laverack Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William Laverack (Trustee) and Cordelia Laverack (Trustee).
What does The Laverack Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.