The Lavin Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Lavin Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $334,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$334,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was down from $419,000 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $350,000 | 18 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $419,000 | 28 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $334,500 | 20 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
The Lavin 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 The Lavin Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 9 | $150,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $75,000 |
| California | 5 | $37,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $32,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College | Direct support | $75,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation | Direct support | $40,000 |
| Georgetown University | Direct support | $25,000 |
| Abortion Fund of Maryland | Direct support | $20,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Direct support | $20,000 |
| Freshfarm | Direct support | $20,000 |
| Weta | Direct support | $20,000 |
| St Andrew's Episcopal School | Direct support | $12,000 |
| Asylumworks | Direct support | $10,000 |
| Brain & Behavior Foundation | Direct support | $10,000 |
| Calvary Women's Service | Direct support | $10,000 |
| Friendship Place | Direct support | $10,000 |
| Loyola High School | Direct support | $10,000 |
| Middlebury College | Direct support | $10,000 |
| N Street Village Inc | Direct support | $10,000 |
| Sister Stella Foundation | Direct support | $10,000 |
| St Paul's the Apostle School | Direct support | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Direct support | $5,000 |
| Sitar Arts Center | Direct support | $5,000 |
| Food Forward | Direct support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Lavin
- Joanne G Lavin
- Elizabeth Lavin Carrillo
Questions people ask
Does The Lavin Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lavin Family Foundation Inc give?
$334,500 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Lavin Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian Lavin (Board Member), Joanne G Lavin (Board Member) and Elizabeth Lavin Carrillo (President).
What does The Lavin Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and food and hunger.