Lavery Foundation
Invitation OnlyJackson, Michigan · EIN 84-3881800 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County Parks | Jackson, MI | General fund | $16,000 |
| Jackson Interfaith Shelter | Jackson, MI | General | $5,000 |
| Jackson Symphony Orchestra | Jackson, MI | General fund | $2,500 |
| Acnm Foundation | Cambridge, MA | General | $1,000 |
| Air Force Academy Foundation | Air Force Academy, CO | General fund | $1,000 |
| Arts Culture Alliance | Knoxville, TN | General fund | $1,000 |
| Ella Sharp Museum | Jackson, MI | General fund | $1,000 |
| Jackson School of the Arts | Jackson, MI | General | $1,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | General | $1,000 |
| College Career Access | Jackson, MI | General | $1,000 |
| Aware Inc | Jackson, MI | General | $500 |
| Jackson YMCA | Jackson, MI | General | $500 |
| Michigan Theatre of Jackson | Jackson, MI | General fund | $500 |
| Shop Rat Foundation | Pleasant Lake, MI | General | $500 |
| The Dahlem Center | Jackson, MI | General | $500 |
| The Lost Railway Museum | Grass Lake, MI | General | $500 |
| Cascades Humane Society | Jackson, MI | General | $500 |
| Lily Mission Center | Jackson, MI | General | $250 |
| Purple Rose Theatre | Chelsea, MI | General | $250 |
| Tompkins Ctr Historical Society | Rives Junction, MI | General | $250 |
| Jackson Pride Center | Jackson, MI | General | $100 |
| League of Mi Cyclists | Lansing, MI | General | $100 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($12,350). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,300 | 33 |
| 2023 | $23,748 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532539349100308
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-3881800
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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