Lavin Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Lavin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.7 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $850,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.7 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$850,000
- Assets$55.6 million
- New grantees61%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.8 million the year before.
61% of its 2024 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 | $4.8 million | 46 | $51.6 million |
| 2024 | $3.7 million | 41 | $55.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carol L Bernick 155 N Wacker Dr Suite 1680, Chicago, IL 60606 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 477-7603 |
| What to submit | There is no special form. A letter requesting a donation is acceptable. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions or limitations. |
What Lavin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 28 | $2.5 million |
| Louisiana | 1 | $750,000 |
| New York | 2 | $250,200 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $40,000 |
| California | 2 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $20,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Enchanted Backpack | Q1 funding | $850,000 |
| Tulane University | General fund education | $750,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Pledge payment 1 of 7 (nm physician & employee wellness fund) | $700,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General operations civil rights/social action | $250,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | General fund | $250,000 |
| Cast Water Safety Foundation | General operations | $205,200 |
| Oak Park & River Forest High School Imagine Foundation | General fund education | $100,000 |
| Chicago Hope Academy | Education | $70,000 |
| Brother Rice High School | General fund education | $50,000 |
| Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance | General fund health | $50,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Military/veterans | $50,000 |
| Hua Momona Foundation | General fund food | $40,000 |
| Farm Aid | General fund food | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Chicago | Women & children | $25,000 |
| Icap | General fund arts | $25,000 |
| Shirley Ryan Abilitylab | General fund health | $25,000 |
| Amplify Horse Racing Inc | General fund animal welfare | $20,000 |
| Chicago Navy Memorial Foundation | General fund military/veterans | $20,000 |
| Northwestern Healthcare Total | General fund healthcare brain tumor and scholarships | $15,000 |
| Wings | General fund women & children | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | Public safety/disaster relief | $10,000 |
| Field Museum | General fund arts | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Chicago | Education | $10,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | General fund arts | $10,000 |
| Maryville Academy | Crisis nursery program women and children | $10,000 |
| Unites States Holocaust Museum | General fund | $10,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Environment | $7,500 |
| Chicago Historical Society | General fund: arts | $5,000 |
| Ingenuity | General fund education | $5,000 |
| New World Symphony | General fund arts | $5,000 |
| Off the Street Club | General fund women and children | $5,000 |
| Sgi (Soka Gakkai International-Usa) | General fund | $5,000 |
| Ucan | General fund:women & children | $5,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | General fund education | $3,000 |
| YWCA Metropolitan Chicago | General fund women & children | $3,000 |
| Chicago Council on Global Affairs | General fund intl/foregin affairs | $2,500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General fund food | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Presidential Foundation | General fund education | $2,000 |
| Yerkes Future Foundation | General fund recreation | $2,000 |
| Lemont Baseball & Softball Club | General fund recreation | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Bernick
- Elizabeth Huber
- Karen S Lavin
- Craig L Bernick
- Peter A Bernick
- Preston Lavin
Questions people ask
Does Lavin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does Lavin Family Foundation give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Lavin Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carol Bernick (President), Elizabeth Huber (Vice President and Secreta), Karen S Lavin (Vice President) and Craig L Bernick (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Lavin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.