Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation
The Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation is a private foundation based in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. Its 2024 grants supported medical research and patient care, education, suicide prevention, arts and culture, food assistance, and other human services.
Key facts about Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation
In short: Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation gave $269K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Minnesota. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- EIN
- 38-3426007
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $268,980
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- Average grant
- $12,809
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 21, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$269K
-32.9% YoY
Grant Count
21
-16.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
-20.2% YoY
Is Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 21 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing patient care, education, and research to contribute to health and well-being. Gleaners Community Food Bank says it provides households with access to nutritious food and related resources, while the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries describes its work as providing hope and support to people experiencing homelessness, abuse, or disadvantage. Other 2024 recipients included an education-supporting school district, a suicide-awareness and prevention foundation, and arts organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $268,980 through 21 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $200,000 to Mayo Clinic for medical research, patient care, and physician training; $30,000 to Carmichaels Area School District for education; and $10,000 to Kevin’s Song Foundation for suicide awareness and prevention. Other grants included $5,980 to Holt Public School Plays & Musicals Program for theater lighting and $2,500 each to Cedarwood Waldorf School and Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. In 2024, recipients were located in Minnesota, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Oregon. Minnesota received 74% of grant dollars, Michigan 13%, Pennsylvania 12%, and Oregon 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $269K (2024) to $451K (2019). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $269K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mayo Clinic ($200K). Together the top 10 received $258K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 137 (94%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Support for medical research, patient care and training of new physicians | $200,000 |
| Carmichaels Area School District Carmichaels, PA | Support for Education | $30,000 |
| Kevin's Song Foundation Grosse Point Farms, MI | Suicide Awareness and Prevention | $10,000 |
| Holt Public School Plays & Musicals Program Holt, MI | Lighting Enhancements in the Margaret Livensparger Theater | $5,980 |
| Cedarwood Waldorf School Portland, OR | Support of imaginative thinking and creativity in the classroom | $2,500 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan Southfield, MI | Support for research and programs for individuals with epilepsy | $2,500 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen Detroit, MI | Support for programs providing food to those in need | $2,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank Detroit, MI | Support for Programs Providing Food to the Hungry | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army Southfield, MI | Support for Programs to Meet Human Needs | $2,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts Detroit, MI | Support for the Fine Arts | $1,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Grant total | Number of grants |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $268,980 | 21 |
| 2023 | $401,100 | 25 |
| 2022 | $341,200 | 31 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul N. Lavins as president and treasurer; Kristin C. Francis as director and secretary; and Richard A. Polk SC and Ashley E. Benson as directors.
Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation is led by Paul N. Lavins, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul N. Lavins
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley E. Benson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin C. Francis
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard A. Polk Sc
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 15230 Windmill Pointe Drive, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
Phone: (248) 420-1831
Frequently asked questions about Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation
How much does Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation give each year?
Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation gave $269K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $401K across 25 grants.
What is Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation's typical grant size?
Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $12,809, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation give grants?
Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (13%) and Pennsylvania (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (6 grants), Southfield, MI (2 grants) and Grosse Pointe, MI (2 grants).
Does Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.
Who are Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation's largest grantees?
Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mayo Clinic ($200,000), Carmichaels Area School District ($30,000) and Kevin's Song Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing patient care, education, and research to contribute to health and well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation's EIN?
Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3426007. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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