Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation
The Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation is a private independent foundation established in December 2000 and located in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization classified under the category of Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · 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
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides giving primarily for education, human services, and medical research.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not respond to unsolicited applications for funding. No confirmed application deadlines are provided by the foundation. The fiscal year end is December.
Review Cycle
are provided by the foundation. The fiscal year end is December.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, and has demonstrated support for local community initiatives in the Grosse Pointe area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $37,823 (ledger value)
- Annual Income: $400,031
- Annual Expenses: $401,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of December 2022:
- Total Assets: $38,900
- Total Revenue: $317,200
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's major donors are Paul N. Lavins and Dolores Lavins. The foundation is named in honor of these donors, with the Dolores and Paul Lavins Activity Center at Windmill Pointe Park in Grosse Pointe Park serving as a testament to their philanthropic contributions to the community.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL N LAVINS | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KRISTIN C FRANCIS | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| RICHARD A POLK SC | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY E BENSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation's 2023 Form 990 was received by the IRS on October 25, 2024. The foundation maintains an active presence in the Grosse Pointe community through its support of local amenities and initiatives.
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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