Lavin Family Foundation
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 366106074 · Private foundation
Lavin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $8.9M in grants paid and $46.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 496 individual grants from this funder — $36.9M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Lavin Family Foundation funds
Lavin Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, veterans, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University GENERAL FUND | New Orleans, LA | $2.3M | 2020 |
| Tulane University General Fund | New Orleans, LA | $2.1M | 2018 |
| Tulane University GENERAL FUND | New Orleans, LA | $2.0M | 2019 |
How to apply for funding from Lavin Family Foundation
From Lavin Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.
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Frequently asked questions about Lavin Family Foundation
- Does Lavin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Lavin Family Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Lavin Family Foundation fund?
- Lavin Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Tulane University. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Lavin Family Foundation give in grants?
- Lavin Family Foundation reported $8.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $36.9M over 496 grants.
- Where is Lavin Family Foundation located?
- Lavin Family Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 366106074.
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