The LaValley Foundation
Invitation OnlySylvania, Ohio · EIN 34-1722402 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.7M
Organizations funded48
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$51.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $40,000.
From the return
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
16% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Community Foundation | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $1,000,000 |
| Hope Learning Academy | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $400,000 |
| Toledo Zoo | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $122,800 |
| St Ursula Academy | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $105,000 |
| Cherry Street Mission Ministies | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $100,000 |
| Compassion Health Toledo | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $100,000 |
| St Francis de Sales School | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $100,000 |
| Learning Club of Toledo The | Sylvania, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $70,000 |
| Mom's House | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $50,000 |
| Northwest Ohio Food Bank | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $50,000 |
| Notre Dame Academy | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $50,000 |
| Notre Dame Sisters of | Whitehouse, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $50,000 |
| Toledo Alliance for Performing Arts | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $40,000 |
| Justice for All Campaign | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $25,000 |
| Open Door Ministry The | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $25,000 |
| St Joseph Church Maumee | Maumee, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $25,000 |
| Toledo School for the Arts | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $25,000 |
| YMCA & JCC of Greater Toledo | Sylvania, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $25,000 |
| HearAide Inc | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $22,500 |
| Archdiocese of Detroit CSA | Detroit, MI | Donees Exempt Purposes | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Toledo | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $20,000 |
| Damascus Catholic Summer Camp | Centerburg, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $20,000 |
| Double Arc | Perrysburg, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $20,000 |
| Fund for Vocations | Esmont, VA | Donees Exempt Purposes | $20,000 |
| St Ambrose Church | Deerfield Beach, FL | Donees Exempt Purposes | $20,000 |
| Universal Initiative Foundation | Sylvania, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $20,000 |
| Watts of Love | Downers Grove, IL | Donees Exempt Purposes | $20,000 |
| Emmanuel Christian | Toledo, OH | Donees Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Butterflies 15 | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Daughter Project The | Southfield, MI | Donees Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Diocese of Toledo | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Food for the Poor | Coconut Creek, FL | Donees Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Life | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Imagination Station | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Life Issues Institute | Cincinnati, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Sisters of the Visitation | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Toledo Day Nursery | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Toledo-Lucas County PAL | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Young Men and Women for Change | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters NWO | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $8,000 |
| Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $6,000 |
| Christ Child Society | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $5,000 |
| Corpus Christi | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $5,000 |
| Detroit Horse Power | Detroit, MI | Donees Exempt Purposes | $5,000 |
| Flower Hospital Auxiliary | Sylvania, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Southfield, MI | Donees Exempt Purposes | $5,000 |
| Mobile Meals of Toledo | Toledo, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $2,500 |
| Spirit of Faith Adoptions Inc | Sylvania, OH | Donees Exempt Purposes | $2,400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,714,200 | 48 |
| 2023 | $2,376,690 | 48 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512889349101011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1722402
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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