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Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc

New York, New York  ·  EIN 131740463  ·  Private foundation

Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $5.0M in annual giving against $145.4M in assets. This page documents the 187 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$5.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$145.4M
Total assets
187
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc funds

Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, disability services, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureDisability ServicesEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyMental Health

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, rural communities, older adults, youth pop.

childrendisabledfamiliesrural communitiesolder adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Perkins School for the Blind
#22-24: EVERY CHILD CAN LEARN: SCALING UP SYSTEMIC CHANGE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN LATIN AMERICA
Watertown, MA$669K2023
Perkins School for the Blind
#22-24: EVERY CHILD CAN LEARN: SCALING UP SYSTEMIC CHANGE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN LATIN AMERICA
Watertown, MA$602K2022
Lavelle School for the Blind
COVID-19 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND MEASURES; TECHNOLOGY UPGRADE AND SECURITY SYSTEM; GENERAL CLASSROOM AND STUDENT EQUIPMENT; SPACE PROGRAMMI
Bronx, NY$423K2020
Seva Foundation
#23-10: ESTABLISHING A WORLD-CLASS EYE CARE TRAINING AND LEARNING CENTER IN GUATEMALA
Berkeley, CA$386K2023
Helen Keller International
CHILDSIGHT NEW YORK
New York, NY$356K2020
Helen Keller International
#19-13: CHILDSIGHT NEW YORK
New York, NY$355K2022
Fundacion Guatemalteca Para Ninos Con Sordoceguera Alex (fundal)
COVID-RELATED EMERGENCY FUNDING
$307K2020
Perkins School for the Blind
BRINGING THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN WITH VISION IMPAIRMENT AND MULTIPLE DISABILITIES TO SCALE IN LATIN AMERICA
Watertown, MA$250K2020
Lavelle School for the Blind
#22-22: ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING TRAINING APARTMENT
Bronx, NY$250K2022
Helen Keller International
#23-29: NEW JERSEY VISION PROGRAM
New York, NY$250K2023
Orbis International
#22-23: SITAPUR EYE HOSPITAL - ORBIS COMPREHENSIVE CHILDHOOD BLINDNESS PROJECT (PHASE II)
New York, NY$243K2022
Christian Blind Mission International Inc
#22-01: HIGH IMPACT SIMULATED OPHTHALMIC SURGICAL TRAINING IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
Wheaton, IL$241K2022
The Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
BENNY JOB PLACEMENT INITIATIVE
Rochester, NY$239K2020
Benetech
#21-18: BOOKSHARE IN INDIA: PATHWAYS TO INDEPENDENCE
Palo Alto, CA$227K2023
Lutheran Braille Workers
#23-30: PURCHASE EQUIPMENT TO HELP LUTHERAN BRAILLE WORKERS MEET THE INCREASED DEMAND FOR BRAILLE BIBLES WORLDWIDE
Yucaipa, CA$220K2023

Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$5.0M
2022$6.5M
2023$5.6M

How to apply for funding from Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc

From Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“PLEASE REFER TO DETAILS INDICATED ON WWW.LAVELLEFUND.ORG/HOW-TO-APPLY.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at lavellefund.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc

Does Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc fund?
Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Perkins School for the Blind, Perkins School for the Blind, Lavelle School for the Blind. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc give in grants?
Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc reported $5.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $17.2M over 187 grants.
Where is Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc located?
Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 131740463.
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About this profile. This page is built from Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.