The LaValley Foundation
The LaValley Foundation is a private foundation based in Sylvania, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports 48 grants totaling $2,714,200 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Ohio.
The LaValley Foundation at a glance
In short: The LaValley Foundation gave $2.7M across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $57K), mostly in Ohio. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,714,200
- +14.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $56,546
- +14.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $49,064,279
- -3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (7 of 48, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (96% 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 The LaValley Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5800 Monroe Street, Sylvania, OH 43560
Phone: (419) 882-0081
Website: https://lavalley-law.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The LaValley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Community Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
263 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 188 grants of 263 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Ohio recipients received 96% of grant dollars. Michigan, Florida, Virginia, and Illinois each accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The LaValley Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 48 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $64K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.4M (2023) to $2.8M (2021). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Community Foundation Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $1,000,000 |
| Hope Learning Academy Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $400,000 |
| Toledo Zoo Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $122,800 |
| St Ursula Academy Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $105,000 |
| Cherry Street Mission Ministies Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $100,000 |
| Compassion Health Toledo Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $100,000 |
| St Francis de Sales School Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $100,000 |
| The Learning Club of Toledo Sylvania, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $70,000 |
| Mom's House Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $50,000 |
| Northwest Ohio Food Bank Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,064,279 | $2,022,413 | $3,259,757 | $2,714,200 | 48 | $2,714,200 | $1,891,713 | $2,529,134 |
| 2023 | $50,615,658 | $14,252,641 | $2,660,721 | $2,376,690 | 48 | $2,376,690 | $13,972,651 | $2,421,017 |
| 2022 | $38,879,495 | $4,145,592 | $3,196,894 | $2,731,990 | 46 | $2,731,990 | $3,808,968 | $2,665,087 |
| 2021 | $37,977,621 | $5,050,202 | $3,001,939 | $2,761,100 | 59 | $2,761,100 | $4,794,923 | $2,742,095 |
| 2020 | $35,921,852 | $1,676,794 | $2,821,328 | $2,581,500 | 62 | — | $1,486,966 | $2,389,747 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The LaValley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.5M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available materials. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose own stated missions include fostering faith-based stewardship for spiritual, educational, and charitable benefit (Catholic Community Foundation); providing Christ-centered, integrated, affordable health care (Compassion Health Toledo); and helping young people reach their potential as responsible citizens (Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo and the Toledo Newsboys Association).
Other 2024 recipients include Toledo Day Nursery, whose stated mission includes providing quality, affordable child care and supporting children’s development, and Watts of Love, whose mission is to use solar lighting to help people rise out of poverty. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a mission statement for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $2,714,200. Grants ranged from $2,400 to $1,000,000, and the median grant was $20,000. The largest listed awards included $1,000,000 to Catholic Community Foundation, $400,000 to Hope Learning Academy, $122,800 to Toledo Zoo, and $105,000 to St Ursula Academy. Other grants included $100,000 each to Cherry Street Mission Ministries, Compassion Health Toledo, and St Francis de Sales School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard G. LaValley Jr. and Daniel J. LaValley as trustees.
The LaValley Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel J LaValley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard G LaValley Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The LaValley Foundation
How much does The LaValley Foundation give each year?
The LaValley Foundation gave $2.7M across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.4M across 48 grants.
What is The LaValley Foundation's typical grant size?
The LaValley Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $56,546, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The LaValley Foundation that year got $15K on average.
Where does The LaValley Foundation give grants?
The LaValley Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, OH (30 grants), Sylvania, OH (5 grants), Detroit, MI (2 grants) and Southfield, MI (2 grants).
Who are The LaValley Foundation's largest grantees?
The LaValley Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Catholic Community Foundation ($1,000,000), Hope Learning Academy ($400,000) and Toledo Zoo ($122,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The LaValley Foundation?
The LaValley Foundation reported $49.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The LaValley Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available materials. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The LaValley Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The LaValley Foundation's EIN?
The LaValley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1722402. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The LaValley 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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Grantable. (2026). The LaValley Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lavalley-foundation-morg_c1a0924467454bc49516a4a04a07f955
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