Lafon Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Lafon Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Charleston, West Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $54,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$54,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$941,552
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $52,000 the year before.
60% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $52,000 | 4 | $861,456 |
| 2024 | $54,000 | 5 | $941,552 |
How to apply
| Contact | Luther L Lafon 4 Fox Chase Road, Charleston, WV 25304 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (304) 476-6101 |
| What to submit | The foundation does not require that prospective grant recipients use a particular form, but any grant proposal submitted by a prospective recipient will obligate the recipient to use any grant funds only for the charitable purposes for which the grant was made, require the recipient to describe the purpose for which the grant was used, and obligate the recipient to repay the foundation in the event that the grant is misused. |
| Restrictions | The foundation makes grants exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes. |
What Lafon Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 3 | $46,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wvu Foundation | To support the organization's mission to enrich lives of those touched by west virginia university by maximizing private charitable support and providing services to the university and it's affiliated organizations. | $40,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | To support the organization's mission to provide better care of the sick, investigation in their problems and further education of those who serve. | $5,000 |
| Hungry Lamb Food Initiative Inc | To support the organization's mission | $5,000 |
| Terra Cotta Golf Charities | To support the organization's mission | $3,000 |
| Boone County Chapter of the West Virginia University Alumni Association | To support the organization's mission | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Luther L Lafon
- Mary Lafon
- Evelyn Lafon
- Chris Lafon
Questions people ask
Does Lafon Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lafon Family Foundation Inc give?
$54,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Lafon Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Luther L Lafon (President), Mary Lafon (Vice President), Evelyn Lafon (Secretary) and Chris Lafon (Treasurer).
What does Lafon Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.