Lafferty Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lafferty Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.7 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $756,240. 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$2.7 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$756,240
- Assets$0
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2025 was up from $110,000 the year before.
91% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,000 | 3 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $110,000 | 9 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $2.7 million | 25 | $0 |
How to apply
Lafferty Family Foundation Inc 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 Lafferty Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $808,074 |
| Georgia | 4 | $807,829 |
| New York | 3 | $806,653 |
| Florida | 8 | $127,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $57,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $16,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Laff Daf Fund at National Christian Foundation Charitable Foundation | Supporting christian churches and ministries. | $756,240 |
| The Lafferty Hsieh Charitable Fund at Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund | Supporting education and community economic development. | $736,017 |
| The Lafferty Etzel Legacy Daf at Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust | Supporting education, arts, health and community development. | $735,596 |
| The Lafferty Etzel Legacy Daf at Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust | Supporting education, arts, health and community development. | $70,057 |
| The Lafferty Hsieh Charitable Fund at Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund | Supporting education and community economic development. | $70,057 |
| Bible Study Fellowship | General operations | $55,000 |
| Menlo School | General operations | $50,000 |
| Palau (Fka Luis Palau Association) | General operations | $50,000 |
| The Laff Daf Fund at National Christian Foundation Charitable Foundation | Supporting christian churches and ministries. | $46,089 |
| Galatians 62 Inc | General operations | $30,000 |
| Live the Life South Florida Inc | General operations | $25,000 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic | General operations | $25,000 |
| Rio Vista Church | General operations | $25,000 |
| Young Life | General operations | $16,000 |
| Ann Children's Fund | General operations | $11,000 |
| Boobie Queen Company | General operations | $5,000 |
| Evangelical Free Methodist Church | General operations | $5,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | General operations | $5,000 |
| Village School of Naples Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| L'abri Fellowship Foundation | General operations | $2,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | General operations | $1,000 |
| Oic of South Florida Inc | General operations | $1,000 |
| Theatre Three Inc | General operations | $1,000 |
| Wakeboard Church Inc | General operations | $1,000 |
| Southside Church | General operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan D Lafferty Dec 722025
- Robert W Lafferty Sr
- Kimberly Lafferty Etzel
- Amy Lafferty Hsieh
Questions people ask
Does Lafferty Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lafferty Family Foundation Inc give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Lafferty Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joan D Lafferty Dec 722025 (President, Director), Robert W Lafferty Sr (Director), Kimberly Lafferty Etzel (Director) and Amy Lafferty Hsieh (Secretary, Treasurer, Director).
What does Lafferty Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and faith communities.