Lavelle Family Foundation
Lavelle Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $300K. Net investment income was $219K.
Lavelle Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lavelle Family Foundation gave $300K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $300,000
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,500
- +37.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,911,301
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (63% 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 Lavelle Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Craig Hospital Foundation ($188K). Together the top 8 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 67 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lavelle Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $121K (2020) to $403K (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Hospital Foundation Englewood, CO | General Operating | $187,500 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Santa Rosa, CA | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Red Wiggler Foundation Inc Clarksburg, MD | General Operating | $32,000 |
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| US Catholic Sisters Against Human Traffi Saint Louis, MO | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Green City Force Brooklyn, NY | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Pittsburgh Mercy Health System Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Catholic Community Services of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | General Operating | $500 |
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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 | $4,911,301 | $250,068 | $349,032 | $300,000 | 8 | $315,602 | $219,089 | $301,619 |
| 2024 | $5,009,797 | $168,351 | $345,057 | $299,500 | 11 | $314,436 | $138,663 | $288,797 |
| 2023 | $5,178,961 | $7,531 | $471,526 | $403,000 | 16 | $440,869 | $100,819 | $268,355 |
| 2022 | $5,651,458 | $157,794 | $342,802 | $303,000 | 19 | $314,663 | $134,537 | $274,362 |
| 2021 | $5,836,328 | $631,887 | $260,127 | $226,500 | 13 | $238,405 | $526,625 | $307,924 |
| 2020 | $5,464,558 | $256,124 | $264,248 | $121,000 | 6 | — | $235,569 | $256,916 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lavelle Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $302K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lavelle Family Foundation is led by Amy J. Lavelle, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy J. Lavelle
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark L. Lavelle
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy L. Lavelle
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Lavelle Family Foundation
How much does Lavelle Family Foundation give each year?
Lavelle Family Foundation gave $300K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $300K across 11 grants.
What is Lavelle Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lavelle Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $37,500, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lavelle Family Foundation give grants?
Lavelle Family Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (20%) and Maryland (11%).
Does Lavelle Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lavelle Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lavelle Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lavelle Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Craig Hospital Foundation ($187,500), Canine Companions for Independence ($50,000) and Red Wiggler Foundation Inc ($32,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lavelle Family Foundation?
Lavelle Family Foundation reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $316K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $302K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Lavelle Family Foundation's EIN?
Lavelle Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2435707. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
Live grants for the work Lavelle Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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