The David and Lura Lovell
The David and Lura Lovell Foundation is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona, established in 1994. It supported high-impact initiatives in mental health, integrative health and wellness, youth access to the arts, and gender parity. The foundation’s website says it has sunset and is no longer making grants.
The David and Lura Lovell at a glance
In short: The David and Lura Lovell gave $53K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $53K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,538
- -98.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -98.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $52,538
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $52,538
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The David and Lura Lovell
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its grant-seeker page also says it is no longer accepting Letters of Inquiry.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4765 E Camp Lowell Drive, Tucson, AZ 85712
Phone: (520) 325-3390
Website: https://lovellfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The David and Lura Lovell funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greater Toledo Community Foundation ($53K).
Grant Size Distribution
242 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 242 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s mission refers to communities where its trustees reside. The 2025 filing lists all grant dollars as going to Ohio, through the grant to Greater Toledo Community Foundation.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The David and Lura Lovell gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 365% 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 $53K (2025) to $6.8M (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Toledo Community Foundation Toledo OH, OH | Intiative Grant | $52,538 |
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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 | — | $546 | $1,459 | $52,538 | 1 | $793 | — | $217 |
| 2024 | $53,496 | $-5,907 | $1,395,611 | $2,807,416 | 49 | $1,339,294 | — | $26,545 |
| 2023 | $3,189,770 | $201,367 | $3,937,491 | $3,254,499 | 57 | $3,815,346 | $98,354 | $249,122 |
| 2022 | $8,758,147 | $309,202 | $5,032,908 | $4,309,517 | 69 | $4,878,909 | — | $477,521 |
| 2021 | $13,494,966 | $6,517 | $7,531,199 | $6,800,850 | 66 | $7,278,199 | — | $783,366 |
| 2020 | $21,019,648 | $31,468 | $5,520,939 | $4,622,683 | 70 | — | — | $1,285,945 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David and Lura Lovell reported a distributable amount of $217 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission was to fulfill its founders’ wishes and share their good fortune through grants to deserving groups and organizations in communities where its trustees reside. Its four stated focus areas were mental health, integrative health and wellness, youth access to the arts, and gender parity.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing reports one grant totaling $52,538, with a median grant of $52,538. The recipient was Greater Toledo Community Foundation in Toledo, Ohio; the stated purpose was “INTIATIVE GRANT.” Earlier filings report 49 grants totaling $2,807,416 in 2024 and 57 grants totaling $3,254,499 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ann W. Lovell as president and Marty Cohen and Kendra Moushey as trustees.
The David and Lura Lovell is led by Ann W. Lovell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann W. Lovell
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kendra Moushey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marty Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Amoroso (2020–2024) — Executive Di
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 The David and Lura Lovell
How much does The David and Lura Lovell give each year?
The David and Lura Lovell gave $53K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.8M across 49 grants.
What does The David and Lura Lovell fund?
The foundation’s stated mission was to fulfill its founders’ wishes and share their good fortune through grants to deserving groups and organizations in communities where its trustees reside. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The David and Lura Lovell?
The foundation states 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 ↑
Where does The David and Lura Lovell make grants?
The foundation’s mission refers to communities where its trustees reside. The 2025 filing lists all grant dollars as going to Ohio, through the grant to Greater Toledo Community Foundation.
How much is The David and Lura Lovell required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The David and Lura Lovell reported a distributable amount of $217 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The David and Lura Lovell's EIN?
The David and Lura Lovell's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1733685. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The David and Lura Lovell 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 September 2026.
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 October 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 20, 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 July 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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