Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Pittsburgh, PA EIN: 23-2032639

Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In its 2024 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $1,699,264, primarily for general operating support to named charitable organizations.

Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation at a glance

In short: Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation gave $1.7M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $154K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$1,699,264
+81.9% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
11
-8.3% vs 2023
Average grant
$154,479
+98.5% vs 2023
Median grant
$42,553
Total assets
$25,493,603
-2.0% vs 2023
New grantees (estimate)
0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2024; small sample)
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

How to apply to Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 185, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0185
Phone: (215) 553-1825

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Germantown Academy: $1.2MGermantown Academy$1.2MThe University of Pennsylvania: $202KThe University of Pennsylvania$202KLavino Edwin M Fdn GTN Acad Uagmt: $53KLavino Edwin M Fdn GTN AcadUagmt$53KEthel Walker School: $43KEthel Walker School$43KHoosac School: $43KHoosac School$43KAmerican Oncologic Hospital: $43KAmerican Oncologic Hospital$43KSt Pauls Episcopal Church: $43KSt Pauls Episcopal Church$43KChurch of the Redeemer: $32KChurch of the Redeemer$32KEastern University: $21KEastern University$21KLafayette College: $21KLafayette College$21K

The largest 2024 recipient was Germantown Academy ($1.2M). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.

Grant Size Distribution

56 grants across all recorded years

41<$50K5$50–100K5$100–250K2$250–500K1$500K–1M2$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 56 (73%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in Pennsylvania (92%), Connecticut (3%), New York (3%), New Jersey (2%), and Maryland (1%).

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.

Cities

PhiladelphiaEastonFort WashingtonHoosickPittsburghSimsburySt DavidsLongportOklahoma CityHagerstownMount LaurelPhila

Is Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation open to new grantees?

0%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count

  • 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 82% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M11 grants2020 11 grants2021 11 grants2022 12 grants2023 11 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $934K (2023) to $1.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $1.7M.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Germantown Academy Fort Washington, PAGeneral Operating$1,177,987
The University of Pennsylvania Phila, PAGeneral Operating$202,128
Lavino Edwin M Fdn GTN Acad Uagmt Pittsburgh, PAGeneral Operating$53,191
Ethel Walker School Simsbury, CTGeneral Operating$42,553
Hoosac School Hoosick, NYGeneral Operating$42,553
American Oncologic Hospital Philadelphia, PAGeneral Operating$42,553
St Pauls Episcopal Church Philadelphia, PAGeneral Operating$42,553
Church of the Redeemer Mount Laurel, NJGeneral Operating$31,915
Eastern University St Davids, PAGeneral Operating$21,277
Lafayette College Easton, PAGeneral Operating$21,277
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$25,493,603$1,460,452$1,976,030$1,699,26411$1,776,536$1,228,419$1,511,628
2023$26,026,792$544,748$1,163,217$934,04212$1,005,987$509,206$1,371,790
2022$26,684,657$455,247$1,928,732$1,704,29311$1,778,910$578,693$1,408,078
2021$28,133,899$7,282,842$1,341,194$934,04311$1,029,638$7,080,000$1,510,847
2020$22,150,125$1,243,776$1,418,763$1,198,65211—$1,111,833$1,293,552

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to schools and colleges, a hospital, a church, and the American Cancer Society–PA Division. These recipients’ own descriptions include Hoosac School’s commitment to educating students academically, athletically, socially, and spiritually; Ethel Walker School’s focus on girls’ college preparatory education; Eastern University’s description of itself as a diverse, Christ-centered community; and Lafayette College’s dedication to undergraduate education.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $1,699,264. Grant amounts ranged from $21,277 to $1,177,987, with a median of $42,553. All listed grants were for general operating support.

The largest grants were $1,177,987 to Germantown Academy and $202,128 to the University of Pennsylvania. Other grants included $53,191 to Lavino Edwin M Fdn Gtn Acad Uagmt; $42,553 each to Ethel Walker School, Hoosac School, American Oncologic Hospital, and St Pauls Episcopal Church; $31,915 to Church of the Redeemer; and $21,277 each to Eastern University, Lafayette College, and American Cancer Society–PA Division.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Peter W Duryea and Stuart Bell as co-trustees, and BNY Mellon N A as trustee.

Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • BNY Mellon N A

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    $158K (2020) → $180K (2024)

  • Stuart Bell

    Co-Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    $11K (2020) → $13K (2024)

  • Peter W. Duryea

    Co-Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    $40K (2021) → $0 (2024)

Former officers (1)
  • Former: John Walton (2020) — Co-Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

BNY Mellon N a — Trustee: $180KBNY Mellon N aTrustee$180KStuart Bell — Co-Trustee: $13KStuart BellCo-Trustee$13K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $180K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation

How much does Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation give each year?

Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation gave $1.7M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $934K across 12 grants.

What is Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation's typical grant size?

Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $42,553, and its average grant was $154,479, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation give grants?

Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).

Does Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation's largest grantees?

Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Germantown Academy ($1,177,987), The University of Pennsylvania ($202,128) and Lavino Edwin M Fdn GTN Acad Uagmt ($53,191), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation?

Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation reported $25.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation fund?

The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to schools and colleges, a hospital, a church, and the American Cancer Society–PA Division. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation?

The foundation 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 Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation's EIN?

Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2032639. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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Cite this profile

Grantable. (2026). Lavino Edwin M - Ud Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lavino-edwin-m-ud-foundation-morg_3cccb035e0fc4a40afb6818bea67dd95

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