Victor C Laughlin Memorial
Victor C Laughlin Memorial is a private foundation based in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Its 2020 filing reports donations to charitable organizations, including arts and cultural organizations, a church, and a health organization.
Victor C Laughlin Memorial at a glance
In short: Victor C Laughlin Memorial gave $31K across 18 grants in 2020 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $31,100
- Grants made (2020)
- 18
- Average grant
- $1,728
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $102,706
- Primary geography
- Ohio (71% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Victor C Laughlin Memorial
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2020 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and considers no requests from new organizations. The filing listed Irwin J. Dinn, trustee, as the contact and stated that the trust was winding down over the next two years. These are statements from the 2020 filing, not current application instructions.
- Contact
Application contact: Irwin J Dinn Trustee
Mailing address: 6105 Parland Blvd, Mayfield Heights, OH 44124
Phone: (440) 446-1100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Victor C Laughlin Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Nat'l Jewish Health ($3K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 18% to recipients in Colorado, and 10% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 18 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nat'l Jewish Health Denver, CO | Donation | $3,200 |
| Shaw Festival Foundation Buffalo, NY | Donation | $3,200 |
| Great Lakes Theater Festival Cleveland, OH | Donation | $3,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation Cleveland, OH | Donation | $3,000 |
| St Paul's Church Cleveland, OH | Donation | $3,000 |
| Nat'l Repertory Orchestra Breckenridge, CO | Donation | $2,500 |
| Clev Pops Orchestra Cleveland, OH | Donation | $2,200 |
| Canton Symphony Orchestra Canton, OH | Donation | $2,000 |
| Clev Museum of Art Cleveland, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Clev Playhouse Foundation Cleveland, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $102,706 | $1,701 | $35,500 | $31,100 | 18 | $701 | $6,141 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Victor C Laughlin Memorial reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2020 — 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 2020 grants included performing arts and cultural organizations. The Great Lakes Theater Festival described its mission as sharing live theater through productions and educational programs; Playhouse Square Foundation described its work as presenting and producing performing arts, advancing arts education, and strengthening the region’s economic vitality. Cleveland Public Theatre described its mission as nurturing compassion through performances and educational programs.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $31,100. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $3,200, with a median grant of $1,000.
Notable 2020 grants included $3,200 to National Jewish Health and $3,200 to Shaw Festival Foundation; $3,000 each to Great Lakes Theater Festival, Playhouse Square Foundation, and St. Paul’s Church; and $2,500 to National Repertory Orchestra. Shaw Festival Foundation described its mission as providing financial support to cultural organizations and other charitable entities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Irwin J. Dinn was listed as trustee on the 2020 filing.
Victor C Laughlin Memorial is led by Irwin J. Dinn, Trustee on the 2020 filing — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Irwin J. Dinn
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
0.3 hrs/week
$3K (2020)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $3K, to Irwin J Dinn (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Victor C Laughlin Memorial
How much does Victor C Laughlin Memorial give each year?
Victor C Laughlin Memorial gave $31K across 18 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Victor C Laughlin Memorial's typical grant size?
Victor C Laughlin Memorial's median grant in 2020 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,728, across 18 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Victor C Laughlin Memorial give grants?
Victor C Laughlin Memorial gives mostly in Ohio: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (18%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (13 grants).
Does Victor C Laughlin Memorial give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Victor C Laughlin Memorial's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (18 grants).
Who are Victor C Laughlin Memorial's largest grantees?
Victor C Laughlin Memorial's largest 2020 grantees include Nat'l Jewish Health ($3,200), Shaw Festival Foundation ($3,200) and Great Lakes Theater Festival ($3,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is Victor C Laughlin Memorial?
Victor C Laughlin Memorial reported $103K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2K.
What does Victor C Laughlin Memorial fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included performing arts and cultural organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Victor C Laughlin Memorial?
The foundation stated on its 2020 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and considers no requests from new organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Victor C Laughlin Memorial required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Victor C Laughlin Memorial reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Victor C Laughlin Memorial's EIN?
Victor C Laughlin Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6815233. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Victor C Laughlin Memorial 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
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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