Thom and Connie Lipari Family
Thom and Connie Lipari Family is a private foundation based in Toledo, Ohio. In its 2025 filing, it reported 19 grants totaling $362,500, including support for charitable organizations working in education, food assistance, services for people experiencing homelessness, and support for veterans.
Thom and Connie Lipari Family at a glance
In short: Thom and Connie Lipari Family gave $363K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Michigan. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $362,500
- -22.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +18.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,079
- -34.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $1,151,162
- -14.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (5 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Thom and Connie Lipari Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 519 Madison Ave Oh1288, Toledo, OH 43604
Phone: (419) 321-1149
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thom and Connie Lipari Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was De La Salle Capital Campaign ($100K). Together the top 10 received $331K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 73 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (89%), Illinois (7%), and Massachusetts (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Thom and Connie Lipari Family open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 19 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 465% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $190K (2019) to $468K (2024). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $363K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| De La Salle Capital Campaign Warren, MI | Payments to Support Foundation | $100,000 |
| Regina High School Warren, MI | Payments to Endowment Fund | $100,000 |
| Covenant House Illinois Chicago, IL | Payments for Assistance to Indigent Families | $25,000 |
| Covenant House Michigan Detroit, MI | Payments for Assistance to Indigent Families | $25,000 |
| Capuchin Soup Kitchen Detroit, MI | Payments for Assistance to Indigent Families | $15,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest Oak Park, MI | Payments for Assistance to Indigent Families | $15,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank Detroit, MI | Payments for Assistance to Indigent Families | $15,000 |
| Grace Centers of Hope Pontiac, MI | Payments for Assistance to Indigent Families | $15,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops Taunton, MA | Payments to Support Veterans | $15,000 |
| Catholic Foundation of Michigan Bloomfield Hills, MI | Payments to Support Foundation | $5,500 |
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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 | $1,151,162 | $187,363 | $378,615 | $362,500 | 19 | $362,500 | $227,412 | $78,028 |
| 2024 | $1,342,021 | $116,239 | $498,307 | $468,457 | 16 | $468,457 | $178,982 | $91,521 |
| 2023 | $1,723,571 | $136,415 | $466,985 | $450,000 | 14 | $450,000 | $576,812 | $94,265 |
| 2022 | $2,054,259 | $2,045,841 | $272,178 | $265,800 | 11 | $265,800 | $46,463 | $17,122 |
| 2021 | $280,596 | $132,837 | $353,853 | $346,760 | 13 | $346,760 | $132,441 | $28,029 |
| 2020 | $501,612 | $76,086 | $288,084 | $279,590 | 16 | — | $77,621 | $35,216 |
| 2019 | $713,610 | $81,425 | $199,677 | $189,500 | 10 | — | $81,881 | $43,969 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thom and Connie Lipari Family reported a distributable amount of $78K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations serving communities in Michigan, Illinois, and Massachusetts. Among the grantees, Homes for Our Troops describes its work as building and donating adapted homes for severely injured post-9/11 veterans; Gleaners Community Food Bank says it provides access to nutritious food and related resources in southeastern Michigan; and Forgotten Harvest describes its mission as relieving hunger in Metro Detroit and preventing food waste.
Other 2025 grantees describe work that includes supporting people experiencing homelessness and addiction (Grace Centers of Hope), helping homeless and high-risk youth (Alternatives for Girls), providing reading and enrichment programs (Beyond Basics), and supporting Catholic parishes, schools, and nonprofits (Catholic Foundation of Michigan). These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $362,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,500. Its largest reported grants were $100,000 each to De La Salle Capital Campaign and Regina High School, both in Warren, Michigan. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to Covenant House Illinois and Covenant House Michigan; $15,000 each to Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Forgotten Harvest, Gleaners Community Food Bank, and Grace Centers of Hope; and $15,000 to Homes for Our Troops.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas Lipari, Constance M. Lipari, Lisa M. Vandervord, Laura G. Liras, James C. Lipari, Christopher T. Lipari, and Matthew T. Lipari as advisory committee members. Huntington Bank is listed as trustee.
Thom and Connie Lipari Family's 2025 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Huntington Bank
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher T. Lipari
Advisory Comittee Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Constance M. Lipari
Advisory Comittee Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James C. Lipari
Advisory Comittee Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura G. Liras
Advisory Comittee Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa M. Vandervord
Advisory Comittee Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew T. Lipari
Advisory Comittee Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Lipari
Advisory Comittee Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Greenleaf Trust (2019–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Thom and Connie Lipari Family
How much does Thom and Connie Lipari Family give each year?
Thom and Connie Lipari Family gave $363K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $468K across 16 grants.
What is Thom and Connie Lipari Family's typical grant size?
Thom and Connie Lipari Family's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $19,079, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thom and Connie Lipari Family that year got $2K on average.
Where does Thom and Connie Lipari Family give grants?
Thom and Connie Lipari Family gives mostly in Michigan: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (4 grants), Warren, MI (2 grants), Oak Park, MI (2 grants) and Southfield, MI (2 grants).
Does Thom and Connie Lipari Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Thom and Connie Lipari Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Payments to Support Foundation" (8 grants) and "Payments for Assistance to Indigent Families" (7 grants).
Who are Thom and Connie Lipari Family's largest grantees?
Thom and Connie Lipari Family's largest 2025 grantees include De La Salle Capital Campaign ($100,000), Regina High School ($100,000) and Covenant House Illinois ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thom and Connie Lipari Family?
Thom and Connie Lipari Family reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $363K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thom and Connie Lipari Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations serving communities in Michigan, Illinois, and Massachusetts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thom and Connie Lipari Family?
The foundation states that it 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 Thom and Connie Lipari Family's EIN?
Thom and Connie Lipari Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6430773. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Thom and Connie Lipari Family 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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