Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation is a private foundation in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $268,980 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$268,980
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$30,865
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was down from $401,100 the year before.
5% of its 2024 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 | $401,100 | 25 | $37,823 |
| 2024 | $268,980 | 21 | $30,865 |
How to apply
Dolores and Paul Lavins 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.
What Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $200,000 |
| Michigan | 17 | $35,480 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $31,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Support for medical research, patient care and training of new physicians | $200,000 |
| Carmichaels Area School District | Support for education | $30,000 |
| Kevin's Song Foundation | Suicide awareness and prevention | $10,000 |
| Holt Public School Plays & Musicals Program | Lighting enhancements in the margaret livensparger theater | $5,980 |
| Cedarwood Waldorf School | Support of imaginative thinking and creativity in the classroom | $2,500 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan | Support for research and programs for individuals with epilepsy | $2,500 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen | Support for programs providing food to those in need | $2,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank | Support for programs providing food to the hungry | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Support for programs to meet human needs | $2,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Support for the fine arts | $1,000 |
| Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries | Support for programs to provide food, shelter and service to the homeless | $1,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | Support for the performing arts | $1,000 |
| Detroit Zoological Society | Support for programs to feed and care for the animals | $1,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Support for programs to fight hunger | $1,000 |
| Friends of Kenyan Orphans | Support for the rescue and education of kenyan orphans | $1,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Library Foundation | Support for community learning | $1,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Park Foundation | Support for community programs | $1,000 |
| Our Lady of Czestochowa | Support for religious programs | $1,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | St. Ambrose society; support for programs to help the less fortunate | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics of Michigan | Support for events for individuals with disabilities | $1,000 |
| The Neighborhood Club | Support for various community programs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul N Lavins
- Kristin C Francis
- Richard A Polk SC
- Ashley E Benson
Questions people ask
Does Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation give?
$268,980 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul N Lavins (President, Treasurer), Kristin C Francis (Director, Secretary), Richard A Polk SC (Director) and Ashley E Benson (Director).
What does Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and arts and culture.