Laybel Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Laybel Family Foundation is a private foundation in Farmington Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $881,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$881,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
19% 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 | $1.0 million | 20 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 25 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $881,000 | 16 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Laybel Family 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 Laybel Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 11 | $586,000 |
| New York | 4 | $220,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood of Mi Planned Parenthood of Mi | Unrestricted donation | $125,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice Brennan Cneter for Justice | Unrestructed donation | $100,000 |
| Michigan Advocacy Program Michigan Advocacy Program | Unrestricted donation | $100,000 |
| USA for Unhcr USA for Unhcr | Unrestriced donation | $75,000 |
| ACLU Foundation ACLU Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $50,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Michigan ACLU Foundation of Michigan | Unrestricted donation | $50,000 |
| Center for Michigan Center for Michigan | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Count Mi Vote Education Fund Count Mi Vote Education Fund | Unrestricted donation | $50,000 |
| Farmington Friends of Parks Farmington Friends of Parks | Unrestricted donation | $50,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Nature Conservancy | Unrestricted donation | $43,000 |
| Gleaners Gleaners | Unrestricted donation | $40,000 |
| Propublica Propublica | Unrestricted donation | $40,000 |
| Michigan Nature Association Michigan Nature Association | Unrestricted donation | $33,000 |
| Hias Hias | Unrestricted donation | $30,000 |
| Michigan Trails and Greenways Assoc Michigan Trails and Greenways Assoc | Unrestriced donation | $30,000 |
| Society for Humanistic Judaism Society for Humanistic Judaism | Unrestricted donation | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa Goldstein
Questions people ask
Does Laybel Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Laybel Family Foundation give?
$881,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Laybel Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lisa Goldstein (President).
What does Laybel Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.