George L Laverty Foundation
George L Laverty Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $902K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $47K. Net investment income was $58K.
George L Laverty Foundation at a glance
In short: George L Laverty Foundation gave $47K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $47K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $47,000
- +2.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $47,000
- +104.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $47,000
- Total assets
- $902,103
- +1.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who George L Laverty Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Penn State Milton Hershey ($47K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How George L Laverty Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−16%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2024) to $56K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Penn State Milton Hershey Hershey, PA | Metabolomics Biomarkers & | $47,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $902,103 | $74,820 | $66,333 | $47,000 | 1 | $48,500 | $58,282 | $52,527 |
| 2025 | $893,457 | $89,243 | $63,408 | $46,000 | 2 | $47,500 | $74,194 | $49,384 |
| 2024 | $867,559 | $48,374 | $60,053 | $45,091 | 3 | $46,591 | $34,495 | $46,274 |
| 2023 | $879,389 | $19,300 | $71,406 | $56,000 | 2 | $57,500 | $7,039 | $46,606 |
| 2022 | $932,223 | $52,820 | $71,758 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $34,943 | $56,003 |
| 2021 | $951,224 | $176,400 | $64,168 | $47,450 | 1 | — | $159,220 | $49,984 |
| 2020 | $838,941 | $42,438 | $64,385 | $45,828 | 2 | — | $26,808 | $47,953 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George L Laverty Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George L Laverty Foundation's only listed officer is MT Trust CO, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
MT Trust CO
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $16K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $16K, to Mt Trust CO (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George L Laverty Foundation
How much does George L Laverty Foundation give each year?
George L Laverty Foundation gave $47K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $46K across 2 grants.
How large is George L Laverty Foundation?
George L Laverty Foundation reported $902K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $49K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is George L Laverty Foundation?
George L Laverty Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Buffalo, NY. It holds $902K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does George L Laverty Foundation operate?
George L Laverty Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is George L Laverty Foundation's EIN?
George L Laverty Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2102516. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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