Lavin Family Foundation
EIN 366106074 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$37.5M
477 grants · $4.7M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$30K
grant size
31%
supporter · 87/277 multi-year
repeat
$51.6M
Assets (2023)
277
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
CAROL L BERNICK
Phone
(312) 477-7600
Deadlines
NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES.
How to Apply
THERE IS NO SPECIAL FORM. A LETTER REQUESTING A DONATION IS ACCEPTABLE.
Restrictions
NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $5.7M | $62.8M | $1.7M | 68 |
| 2017 | $5.3M | $66.7M | $5.7M | 74 |
| 2018 | $5.3M | $55.7M | $2.0M | 75 |
| 2019 | N/A | $64.0M | $6.6M | N/A |
| 2020 | $8.9M | $59.8M | $5.8M | 104 |
| 2021 | $2.8M | $64.1M | $7.3M | 41 |
| 2022 | $4.7M | $48.9M | $2.0M | 69 |
| 2023 | $4.8M | $51.6M | $6.8M | 46 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 477 grants on record
Minimum
$200
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$79K
75th Pctl
$30K
Maximum
$2.3M
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
0.6% of US grants
· Rank #13 of 20 states
$18K across
3 grants
3 of 254 counties
Top 3 counties
- 1 Harris
- 2 Dallas
- 3 Nueces
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (477 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | $2,305,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2020 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | $2,100,000 | General Fund | 2018 |
| Cast Water Safety Foundation | Chicago, IL | $1,921,148 | GENERAL FUND | 2020 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | $1,900,000 | General Fund | 2017 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | $1,750,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2021 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | $1,260,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2016 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Evanston, IL | $1,250,000 | General Fund | 2018 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | $1,250,000 | General Fund | 2017 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | $1,200,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2016 |
| Enchanted Backpack | Chicago, IL | $1,000,545 | GENERAL FUND | 2020 |
| Andrew C. Langert Family Foundation | Oak Brook, IL | $1,000,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2022 |
| Center for Humane Technology | San Francisco, CA | $1,000,000 | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY | 2023 |
| The Campinille Foundation | San Diego, CA | $1,000,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2016 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | $750,000 | PLEDGE PAYMENT 1 OF 7 (NM PHYSICIAN & EMPLOYEE WELLNESS FUND) | 2022 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | $750,000 | PLEDGE PAYMENT 1 OF 7 (NM PHYSICIAN & EMPLOYEE WELLNESS FUND) | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | $500,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2023 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | $500,000 | EDUCATION | 2023 |
| Scripps - Cardiology | La Jolla, CA | $500,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2016 |
| After School Matters | Chicago, IL | $405,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2020 |
| Enchanted Backpack | Chicago, IL | $400,000 | Q4 FUNDING | 2022 |
| Enchanted Backpack | Chicago, IL | $400,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $350,054 | General Fund | 2017 |
| Enchanted Backpack | Chicago, IL | $350,000 | ENCHANTED BACKPACK | 2023 |
| Enchanted Backpack | Chicago, IL | $350,000 | ENCHANTED BACKPACK | 2023 |
| Big Shoulders | Chicago, IL | $338,936 | GENERAL FUND | 2020 |
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