LVA Foundation
Historical FunderLincolnshire, Illinois · EIN 36-3930242 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,260 and $13,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LARRY A SMITH |
|---|---|
| Address | 475 HALF DAY ROAD SUITE 500, LINCOLNSHIRE IL 60069 |
| Phone | 8472478959 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION REQUESTING FUNDS, INCLUDING THEIR PURPOSE AND THEIR CURRENT SOURCES OF FUNDING. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
75% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amici per Cortona | Basiglio, IT | general charitable gift | $17,405 |
| fuller theological seminary | Pasadena, CA | general charitable gift | $16,000 |
| youth with a mission | lake view terrace, CA | general charitable gift | $13,000 |
| First Things | Naples, FL | General charitable gift | $11,500 |
| United World Mission | Charlotte, NC | General Charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Congo Initiative | Durham, NC | General Charitable Gifts | $2,000 |
| Miscellaneous grants under 1000 | Lincolnshire, IL | General charitable gift | $1,854 |
| Baan Phak Ping | Harderwijk, NL | General charitable gift | $1,260 |
| The Chicago Help Initiative | Chicago, IL | General charitable gift | $1,000 |
| Sophos Africa | New Haven, CT | General charitable gift | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $75,019 | 10 |
| 2024 | $92,474 | 10 |
| 2023 | $95,271 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622269349101012
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3930242
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.