Lakin Family Foundation
Lakin Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Buckeye, AZ. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $999K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $20K.
Lakin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lakin Family Foundation gave $20K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,050
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- Average grant
- $2,864
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $999,291
- Primary geography
- Arizona (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Lakin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arizona Farm Ranch Museum Hall of F ($7K). Together the top 7 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lakin Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 74% 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
In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Farm Ranch Museum Hall of F Buckeye, AZ | General Support | $7,000 |
| Arizona National Livestock Show Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $5,250 |
| Arizona Ag Education FFA Foundation Glendale, AZ | general support | $2,800 |
| University of Arizona College of Ag Tucson, AZ | General Support | $2,000 |
| Gilbert High School Agriculture Pro Gilbert, AZ | General Support | $1,000 |
| Leukemia and Lympoma Society New York, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Veterinary Conservation Coalition Albuquerque, NM | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $999,291 | $1,023,226 | $23,935 | $20,050 | 7 | $20,050 | $19,564 | $27,195 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lakin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lakin Family Foundation is led by Robert Giocomo, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Giocomo
President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Charlene Bergland
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Maxine Lakin
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Patty Carroll
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Sally Lakin
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Lakin Family Foundation
How much does Lakin Family Foundation give each year?
Lakin Family Foundation gave $20K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Lakin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lakin Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,864, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lakin Family Foundation give grants?
Lakin Family Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Lakin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lakin Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lakin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lakin Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Arizona Farm Ranch Museum Hall of F ($7,000), Arizona National Livestock Show ($5,250) and Arizona Ag Education FFA Foundation ($2,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lakin Family Foundation?
Lakin Family Foundation reported $999K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (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 Lakin Family Foundation's EIN?
Lakin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-4214057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
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