Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation

GROSSE POINTE PARK, MI EIN: 38-3426007

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

-16.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

-20.2% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

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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

Minnesota $1.0M (55%)

Michigan $597K (33%)

Pennsylvania $205K (11%)

Missouri $4K (0%)

Ohio $3K (0%)

Virginia $3K (0%)

Oregon $3K (0%)

Montana $2K (0%)

+1 more states

States

Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Texas Virginia

Cities

ANN ARBORARLINGTONBINGHAM FARMSBOZEMANCARMICHAELSCINCINNATIDETROITDOYLESTOWNGROSSE POINT FARMSGROSSE POINTEGROSSE POINTE FARMSGROSSE POINTE PARKHILLSDALEHOLTMARYLAND HEIGHTSMIDLANDMOUNT PLEASANTOAK PARKPLANOPORTLAND

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

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mayo Clinic ($200,000), Carmichaels Area School District ($30,000), Kevin's Song Foundation ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CAPUCHIN SOUP KITCHEN DETROIT, MI	SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS PROVIDING FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED	$2,000
CARMICHAELS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT CARMICHAELS, PA	SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION	$30,000
CEDARWOOD WALDORF SCHOOL PORTLAND, OR	SUPPORT OF IMAGINATIVE THINKING AND CREATIVITY IN THE CLASSROOM	$2,500
DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS DETROIT, MI	SUPPORT FOR THE FINE ARTS	$1,000
DETROIT RESCUE MISSION MINISTRIES DETROIT, MI	SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE FOOD, SHELTER AND SERVICE TO THE HOMELESS	$1,000
DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA DETROIT, MI	SUPPORT FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS	$1,000
DETROIT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY ROYAL OAK, MI	SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS TO FEED AND CARE FOR THE ANIMALS	$1,000
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN SOUTHFIELD, MI	SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH AND PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH EPILEPSY	$2,500
FORGOTTEN HARVEST OAK PARK, MI	SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS TO FIGHT HUNGER	$1,000
FRIENDS OF KENYAN ORPHANS GROSSE POINTE, MI	SUPPORT FOR THE RESCUE AND EDUCATION OF KENYAN ORPHANS	$1,000

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

2023

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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Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation fund?

The foundation provides giving primarily for education, human services, and medical research.

How do I apply for a grant from Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation?

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.

Where does Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation make grants?

The foundation is based in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, and has demonstrated support for local community initiatives in the Grosse Pointe area.

What size grants does Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation award?

In 2024, Dolores and Paul Lavins Foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $269K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

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.