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The Lavoie Foundation

Preselected recipients only Ludlow, Massachusetts · EIN 066754341

The Lavoie Foundation is a private foundation in Ludlow, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $14,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $7,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $2,000 the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$2,0001$131,850
2024$14,0003$133,374

How to apply

The Lavoie 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Lavoie Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts2$8,000
Kentucky1$6,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
St John the Baptist School
Ludlow, MA
Scholarshipsfor students$7,000
The Piarist School
Hagerhill, KY
Charity$6,000
Immaculate Conception Church
Indian Orchard, MA
Charity$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Lavoie Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Lavoie Foundation give?

$14,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.

Who runs The Lavoie Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Aaron R Lavoie (Trustee).

What does The Lavoie Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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