The Lavin Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBethesda, Maryland · EIN 52-2284964 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$334K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
90% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Direct support | $75,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation | Washington, DC | Direct support | $40,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Direct support | $25,000 |
| Abortion Fund of Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Direct support | $20,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Washington, DC | Direct support | $20,000 |
| Freshfarm | Washington, DC | Direct support | $20,000 |
| Weta | Arlington, VA | Direct support | $20,000 |
| St Andrew's Episcopal School | Potomac, MD | Direct support | $12,000 |
| Asylumworks | Washington, DC | Direct support | $10,000 |
| Brain & Behavior Foundation | New York, NY | Direct support | $10,000 |
| Calvary Women's Service | Washington, DC | Direct support | $10,000 |
| Friendship Place | Washington, DC | Direct support | $10,000 |
| Loyola High School | Los Angeles, CA | Direct support | $10,000 |
| Middlebury College | Middlebury, VT | Direct support | $10,000 |
| N Street Village Inc | Washington, DC | Direct support | $10,000 |
| Sister Stella Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Direct support | $10,000 |
| St Paul's the Apostle School | Los Angeles, CA | Direct support | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Los Angeles, CA | Direct support | $5,000 |
| Sitar Arts Center | Washington, DC | Direct support | $5,000 |
| Food Forward | North Hollywood, CA | Direct support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $334,500 | 20 |
| 2024 | $419,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $350,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601019349100300
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2284964
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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