LVA Foundation
Accepts applications
LVA Foundation is a private foundation in Lincolnshire, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,019 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $17,405. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$75,019
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$17,405
- Assets$693,655
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $92,474 the year before.
30% 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 | $95,271 | 15 | $737,440 |
| 2024 | $92,474 | 10 | $699,790 |
| 2025 | $75,019 | 10 | $693,655 |
How to apply
| Contact | Larry A Smith 475 Half Day Road Suite 500, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 247-8959 |
| What to submit | Application should include descriptive information about the organization requesting funds, including their purpose and their current sources of funding. |
What LVA Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California. It also paid $18,665 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $29,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $12,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $11,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,854 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amici per Cortona | general charitable gift | $17,405 |
| fuller theological seminary | general charitable gift | $16,000 |
| youth with a mission | general charitable gift | $13,000 |
| First Things | General charitable gift | $11,500 |
| United World Mission | General Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Congo Initiative | General Charitable Gifts | $2,000 |
| Miscellaneous grants under 1000 | General charitable gift | $1,854 |
| Baan Phak Ping | General charitable gift | $1,260 |
| The Chicago Help Initiative | General charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Sophos Africa | General charitable gift | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Larry A Smith
- Victoria C Smith
- Jeffery L Mowery
Questions people ask
Does LVA Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does LVA Foundation give?
$75,019 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs LVA Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Larry A Smith (Director), Victoria C Smith (Director) and Jeffery L Mowery (Director).
What does LVA Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and international.