Louis Pavia and Grace Montefusco Pavia Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Louis Pavia and Grace Montefusco Pavia Family Foundation is a private foundation in Mclean, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $8,000. 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$14,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$419,272
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $12,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,000 | 4 | $243,015 |
| 2024 | $12,000 | 6 | $325,180 |
| 2025 | $14,000 | 4 | $419,272 |
How to apply
Louis Pavia and Grace Montefusco Pavia 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Louis Pavia and Grace Montefusco Pavia Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 1 | $8,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make-a-wish Foundation | Support mission of Make-A-Wish Foundation and Pavia Family Foundation | $8,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of America - Prince William | Support mission of Pavia Family Foundation and the Recipient | $3,000 |
| St Jude Research Hospital | Support mission of Pavia Family Foundation and the Recipient | $1,500 |
| Therapy Fund Foundation | Support mission of Pavia Family Foundation and the Recipient | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis Pavia Jr
- Catherine Berry
- Jessica Tra
- Jayme Taylor
- Louis Pavia III
Questions people ask
Does Louis Pavia and Grace Montefusco Pavia Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louis Pavia and Grace Montefusco Pavia Family Foundation give?
$14,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Louis Pavia and Grace Montefusco Pavia Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Louis Pavia Jr (chairman), Catherine Berry (vice president), Jessica Tra (secretary) and Jayme Taylor (vice president) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Louis Pavia and Grace Montefusco Pavia Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.