La-z-boy Foundation
The La-Z-Boy Foundation is a corporate foundation established in 1955 by La-Z-Boy Incorporated, the furniture and home furnishings manufacturer headquartered in Monroe, Michigan. The foundation supports nonprofit organizations in communities where La-Z-Boy operates manufacturing facilities and maintains a corporate presence.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$1.5M
+6.2% YoY
Grant Count
120
+18.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
-10.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations involved with:
- Education
- Health
- Human Services
- Government and Public Administration
Support is provided primarily in areas of company operations.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not appear to have a dedicated website or public online application portal. Requests can be submitted through a corporate giving form available on the La-Z-Boy website.
Grant Range
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Average Grant
approximately $22,000 - $35,000 per grant
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary areas of company operations:
- Monroe, Michigan
- Dayton, Tennessee
- Neosho, Missouri
- Siloam Springs, Arkansas
Recent grants have also been made to organizations in Tennessee and Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (as of 2024):
- Total assets: $26,398,882
- Total revenues: $2,137,415
- Total expenses: $1,564,705
- Investment income and dividends: $725,068
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $1,412,347
EIN: 38-6087673
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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
250 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
- Susan J. Vanisacker - Director of Community Relations & The La-Z-Boy Foundation
- Christopher Knabusch - Trustee
- Beth A. Lambrix - Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN J VANISACKER | ADMIN/TREASU | — | — |
| CHRISTOPHER KNABUSCH | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| BETH A LAMBRIX | SECRETARY | — | — |
| MELINDA D WHITTINGTON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LINDSAY A BARNES | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| RAPHAEL Z RICHMOND | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
La-Z-Boy Foundation awarded a grant to Dogwood Literacy Council
La-Z-Boy awards grant to Dogwood Literacy Council | The Herald LeaderLa-Z-Boy Foundation donated $350,000 for the new home of the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame
La-Z-Boy Foundation Donates $350,000 for The New Home of The American HomeAppalachian State University received a gift from La-Z-Boy Foundation to establish an endowed professorship in applied design
La-Z-Boy Foundation Donates $350,000 for The New Home of The American HomeRecent grant recipients include United Way of Monroelenawee Counties ($95,000), Rhea County United Way ($55,000), and The Monroe Family YMCA ($50,000)
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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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