Lavezzari Family Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Torrance, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including churches, community organizations, and nonprofits.
Lavezzari Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lavezzari Family Foundation gave $354K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $59K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $354,450
- +568.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -72.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $59,075
- +2352.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $347,764
- -48.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Lavezzari Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1731 Schilling Court, Torrance, CA 90501
Phone: (310) 530-1688
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lavezzari Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 86 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The reported shares for other recipient states were Montana, 6%; New York, 5%; Texas, 4%; and Minnesota, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lavezzari Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 587% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $49K (2020) to $354K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $354K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $354,450 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $347,764 | $29,004 | $356,239 | $354,450 | 6 | $354,450 | $27,480 |
| 2024 | $674,999 | $53,829 | $54,551 | $53,000 | 22 | $54,551 | $52,278 |
| 2023 | $675,721 | $53,837 | $60,881 | $60,050 | 20 | $60,881 | $53,006 |
| 2022 | $682,765 | $53,822 | $52,401 | $51,600 | 20 | $52,401 | $53,021 |
| 2021 | $681,344 | $53,802 | $52,915 | $51,500 | 18 | $52,915 | $52,387 |
| 2020 | $680,457 | $53,803 | $49,096 | $48,500 | 16 | — | $53,207 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Whitefish Community Foundation describes its mission as fostering philanthropy, building endowments, and helping donors and nonprofits benefit its community. Abel Speaks says it supports families who have chosen to carry a child with a life-limiting diagnosis, and We Are Brave Together describes its work as education and support for families with disabilities. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $53,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $12,000, with a median of $1,750. Larger awards included $12,000 to Hungry Hearts International; $5,000 each to Special Children’s League and Trinty Care Hospiice; and $4,100 to Christ Community Church. The filing lists each of these grants for operating funds. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 6 grants totaling $354,450.
Other 2024 grants included $3,000 to Whitefish Community Foundation, $2,500 each to Life Covenant Church and Michael J Fox Foundation, and $2,000 each to Abel Speaks, Compass Bible Church, Kevin Wojach Explores For Life, and Grace Covenant Church. The foundation also gave $1,000 to Samaritan’s Purse; the organization describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by conditions including war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lynn Lavezzari as president, Richard Lavezzari as treasurer, and Mike Hansen as secretary.
Lavezzari Family Foundation is led by Lynn Lavezzari, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lynn Lavezzari
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Lavezzari
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa Lavezzari
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Matthew Lavezzari
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mike Hansen (2020–2024) — Secretary
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 Lavezzari Family Foundation
How much does Lavezzari Family Foundation give each year?
Lavezzari Family Foundation gave $354K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 22 grants.
What is Lavezzari Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lavezzari Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,500, and its average grant was $59,075, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lavezzari Family Foundation give grants?
Lavezzari Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Lavezzari Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Lavezzari Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Lavezzari Family Foundation?
Lavezzari Family Foundation reported $348K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $29K.
What does Lavezzari Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Whitefish Community Foundation describes its mission as fostering philanthropy, building endowments, and helping donors and nonprofits benefit its community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lavezzari Family Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lavezzari Family Foundation's EIN?
Lavezzari Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3235852. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Lavezzari Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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