Ann Lavon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ann Lavon Foundation is a private foundation in Skokie, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$45,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$16,313
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $33,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $46,550 | 11 | $22,590 |
| 2024 | $33,000 | 6 | $18,895 |
| 2025 | $45,000 | 10 | $16,313 |
How to apply
Ann Lavon 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $19,000 |
| New York | 3 | $9,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $6,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Community Kollel | General purposes of recipient organization | $10,000 |
| Nefesh Hachaim - 318 | General purposes of recipient organization | $6,000 |
| Individual | General purposes of recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Individual | General purposes of recipient organization | $5,000 |
| Am FRDS Kollel Tiferes Yisrel 319 | General purposes of recipient organization | $4,000 |
| Individual | General purposes of recipient organization | $3,000 |
| Individual | General purposes of recipient organization | $3,000 |
| Skokie Community Kollel - 317 | General purposes of recipient organization | $2,000 |
| Am FRDS of Midgal Torah 320 | General purposes of recipient organization | $2,000 |
| Individual | General purposes of recipient organization | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann Lavon
- Berton I Goldstein
- Abraham J Stern
Questions people ask
Does Ann Lavon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ann Lavon Foundation give?
$45,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Ann Lavon Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ann Lavon (Presidentdirector), Berton I Goldstein (Secretarydirector) and Abraham J Stern (Director).