William and Karen Lavoie Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyRedondo Beach, California · EIN 37-1848439 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$126K
Organizations funded48
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
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
31% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kcet Pbs So Cal | Costa Mesa, CA | Charitable support | $28,000 |
| Save the Redwood League | San Francisco, CA | Charitable support | $25,000 |
| California Masonic Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Ocean Institute | Dana Point, CA | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Shrine Transportation Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable support | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charitable support | $4,000 |
| 893 Kpcc | Pasadena, CA | Charitable support | $3,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | Charitable support | $3,000 |
| Ca State Park Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| Kcrw | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| Marine Mammal Care | San Pedro, CA | Charitable support | $2,500 |
| Enviromental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Feeding America | Washington, DC | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americas, GA | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| International Bird Rescue | Fairfield, CA | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Klcs-Tv | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Plug in America | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| World Food Program | Boston, MA | Charitable support | $2,000 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | Charitable support | $1,776 |
| Customers Guild West Scholarship Fund | Glendale, CA | Charitable support | $1,500 |
| International Printing Museum | Carson, CA | Charitable support | $1,500 |
| Mini Therapy Horses | Calabasas, CA | Charitable support | $1,500 |
| Sempervirens Fund | Los Altos, CA | Charitable support | $1,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Wwashington, DC | Charitable support | $1,500 |
| Aquarium of the Pacific | Long Beach, CA | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Industry | Baltimore, MD | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Cabrillo Museum | San Pedro, CA | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| George Washington Mt Vernon | Mt Vernon, VA | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Greenpeace | Washington, DC | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Heal the Bay | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Monterey, CA | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| New Challenge Minsitries | Torrance, CA | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Usopf | Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| United Service Organization | Washington, DC | Charitable support | $1,000 |
| Cultural Heritage Foundation Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable support | $500 |
| Friends of Marrona Marsh | Torrance, CA | Charitable support | $500 |
| Pacific Crest Trail | Sacramento, CA | Charitable support | $500 |
| Palos Verdes Symphonic Band | Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA | Charitable support | $500 |
| Pedro Pet Pals | San Pedro, CA | Charitable support | $500 |
| Round House Aquarium | Manhattan Beach, CA | Charitable support | $500 |
| Santa Barbara Humane Society | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable support | $500 |
| Shakespeare by the Sea | San Pedro, CA | Charitable support | $500 |
| Torrance Educational Foundation | Torrance, CA | Charitable support | $500 |
| Tree People | Beverly Hills, CA | Charitable support | $500 |
| Wounded Warrior Program | Jacksoville, FL | Charitable support | $500 |
| Renaissance Fabric Study Program 6200 | Clayton, CA | Charitable support | $500 |
| Road Scholar | Boston, MA | Charitable support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $126,026 | 48 |
| 2024 | $121,791 | 49 |
| 2023 | $126,551 | 53 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349103352
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1848439
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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