La-Z-Boy Foundation
Historical FunderMonroe, Michigan · EIN 38-6087673 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded120
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$27.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LA-Z-BOY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | ONE LA-Z-BOY DRIVE, MONROE MI 48162 |
| Phone | 7342421444 |
| Form and materials | ALL QUALIFIED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING AID FROM THE FOUNDATION SHOULD MAKE AN INITIAL APPROACH BY LETTER BRIEFLY DESCRIBING THE BASIC NEED. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT PROVIDE FORMAL GRANT APPLICATION FORMS AND THERE IS NO ESTABLISHED PROCEDURE FOR SUBMITTING REQUESTS. ELABORATE PRESENTATIONS ARE NOT NECESSARY. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE REQUESTED BY THE FOUNDATION AFTER PERSONAL INTERVIEWS WITH APPLICANTS UPON THE FOUNDATION'S INITIATIVE. REQUESTS ARE GENERALLY REVIEWED QUARTERLY IN MARCH, JUNE, SEPTEMBER AND DECEMBER. |
| Deadlines | NONE NOTED |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION GENERALLY ADHERES TO THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES. 1. THE GEOGRAPHIC AREAS FOR GRANT CONSIDERATION ARE NORMALLY LIMITED TO COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE UNITED STATES WHERE LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED MANUFACTURING FACILITIES ARE LOCATED AND WITHIN A 30 MILE RADIUS OF CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS. 2. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE DIRECT GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS. 3. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS FOR TRAVEL AND CONFERENCES. 4. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE LOANS. 5. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT PROVIDE STARTUP FUNDS OF SEED MONEY. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
80% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Raisin Nbp Foundation | Monroe, MI | Education-Libraries | $140,000 |
| Neosho R-5 Schools Charitable Fdn | Neosho, MO | Education-Libraries | $100,000 |
| United Way of Monroelenawee Co | Monroe, MI | Public benefit | $95,000 |
| Monroe Co Opp Prog | Monroe, MI | Human services | $76,000 |
| Appalacian State University | Boone, NC | Education-Libraries | $66,600 |
| Rhea County United Way | Dayton, TN | Public benefit | $55,000 |
| Isaiah 117 House | Elizabethton, TN | Human services | $50,000 |
| Monroe Family YMCA | Monroe, MI | Human services | $50,000 |
| Promedica Foundation | Toledo, OH | Human services | $50,000 |
| Siloam Springs Public Schools | Siloam Springs, AR | Education-Libraries | $50,000 |
| Tri State Family YMCA | Neosho, MO | Public benefit | $50,000 |
| City of Monroe Police Department | Monroe, MI | Public benefit | $38,000 |
| American Heart Association | Southfield, MI | Health care | $30,000 |
| American Red Cross | Detroit, MI | Human services | $25,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Bento | Rogers, AR | Human services | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Monroe, MI | Human services | $25,000 |
| United Givers Fund | Newton, MS | Public benefit | $25,000 |
| Community Found of Monroe Co | Monroe, MI | Public benefit | $21,000 |
| Fam Counseling & Shelter Svcs | Monroe, MI | Human services | $15,000 |
| Monroe Co Business Bus Alliance | Monroe, MI | Public benefit | $15,000 |
| Neosho R-5 Schools Charitable | Neosho, MO | Education-Libraries | $15,000 |
| East Newton Charitable Foundation | Granby, MO | Education-Libraries | $12,500 |
| Mcdonald County Schools Fdn | Anderson, MO | Education-Libraries | $12,500 |
| Seneca R-7 Schools Foundation | Seneca, MO | Education-Libraries | $12,500 |
| Monroe Center for Healthy Aging | Monroe, MI | Human services | $12,400 |
| Newton High School Booster | Decatur, MS | Education-Libraries | $12,000 |
| Ability Tree | Siloam Springs, AR | Human services | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girsl Club Claiborne Co | Tazewell, TN | Public benefit | $10,000 |
| Caldwell Co United Way | Lenoir, NC | Human services | $10,000 |
| Gabbys Grief Center | Monroe, MI | Human services | $10,000 |
| Kansas City University Dental Coll | Kansas City, MO | Education-Libraries | $10,000 |
| Neosho YMCA | Neosho, MO | Public benefit | $10,000 |
| Newton Co Food Basket Brigade | Neosho, MO | Human services | $10,000 |
| Rhea County Dept of Ed | Dayton, TN | Education-Libraries | $10,000 |
| The Manna Center | Siloam Springs, AR | Human services | $10,000 |
| City of Dayton Fire Department | Dayton, TN | Public benefit | $8,000 |
| Decatur United Methodist Food Pantr | Decatur, MS | Human services | $8,000 |
| Hickory Mission Food Pantry | Wheatland, MO | Human services | $8,000 |
| Jasper County Baptist Emergency | Bay Springs, MS | Human services | $8,000 |
| Rhea of Hope | Dayton, TN | Human services | $8,000 |
| Newton County Sheriff Department | Decatur, MS | Public benefit | $6,000 |
| Westville Public School | Westville, OK | Education-Libraries | $5,500 |
| Afternoon Adventure Learning Center | Newton, MS | Education-Libraries | $5,000 |
| Alexander County United Way | Taylorsville, NC | Human services | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Assoc Greater Mi | Southfield, MI | Health care | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Dayton, OH | Human services | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Ypsilanti, MI | Human services | $5,000 |
| Boy's & Girl's Club of Western Bent | Siloam Springs, AR | Human services | $5,000 |
| Claiborne County High School Bank | New Tazewell, TN | Education-Libraries | $5,000 |
| Claiborne Medical Center | Tazewell, TN | Health care | $5,000 |
| Cumberland Gap High School Band | Cumberland Gap, TN | Education-Libraries | $5,000 |
| Cumberland Trails | Crossville, TN | Public benefit | $5,000 |
| Kind at Heart Ministries | Siloam Springs, AR | Public benefit | $5,000 |
| New-Mac Casa | Neosho, MO | Public benefit | $5,000 |
| Newton Theater Co | Newton, MS | Humanities | $5,000 |
| Project Second Chance | Monroe, MI | Human services | $5,000 |
| Rhea County Community Center | Dayton, TN | Human services | $5,000 |
| Rhea County Sheriffs Office | Dayton, TN | Public benefit | $5,000 |
| Rhea County Veterans Services | Dayton, TN | Human services | $5,000 |
| Rhea Medical Center | Dayton, TN | Health care | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 120 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rmhc | Chicago, IL | Human services | $1,000,000 |
| Manufacturing Plants Grants | Monroe, MI | Various | $440,500 |
| Siloam Springs Public School Fdn | Siloam Springs, AR | Education-Libraries | $100,000 |
| Tri State Family YMCA | Neosho, MO | Public benefit | $100,000 |
| Isaiah 117 House | Elizabethton, TN | Human services | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,478,000 | 125 |
| 2023 | $1,391,950 | 107 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511629349100506
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-6087673
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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