The Lavoie Foundation
The Lavoie Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Ludlow, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $131K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $5K.
The Lavoie Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lavoie Foundation gave $14K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,000
- +600.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,667
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $131,202
- -7.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Lavoie Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Piarist School ($6K). Together the top 2 received $7K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($7,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lavoie Foundation gives
- Giving grew 289% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 58% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2024) to $14K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $7,000 |
| The Piarist School Hagerhill, KY | Charity | $6,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Church Indian Orchard, MA | Charity | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $131,202 | $3,656 | $14,819 | $14,000 | 3 | — | $4,782 | — |
| 2024 | $142,365 | $8,564 | $2,932 | $2,000 | 1 | — | $8,564 | — |
| 2022 | $135,322 | $7,046 | $4,860 | $3,600 | 1 | $3,600 | $6,521 | $6,203 |
| 2021 | $134,214 | $7,143 | $9,105 | $8,000 | 3 | — | $6,843 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lavoie Foundation is led by Aaron R. Lavoie, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aaron R. Lavoie
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Lavoie Foundation
How much does The Lavoie Foundation give each year?
The Lavoie Foundation gave $14K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2024 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
What is The Lavoie Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lavoie Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $4,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does The Lavoie Foundation give grants?
The Lavoie Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (43%).
Does The Lavoie Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Lavoie Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Lavoie Foundation?
The Lavoie Foundation reported $131K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $4K.
What is The Lavoie Foundation's EIN?
The Lavoie Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6754341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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