Private foundation · EIN 36-6106074

Lavin Family Foundation

Accepts applications

Chicago, IL

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202533159349102818
Total assets (EOY)$50,260,566
Grants paid$3,654,400
Typical (median) grant$10,000
Grants listed41
Giving in home state (IL)67%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K8
$5K–$25K17
$25K–$100K9
$100K+7

Smallest $200 · Largest $850,000

Geographic focus

IL
67%
LA
21%
NY
7%
VA
1%
HI
1%
MA
1%
CA
1%
KY
1%

Common purposes

educationwomenchildrenartshealthfoodoperationsmilitaryveteransrecreationfundingpledgepaymentphysicianemployee

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$4,826,000$46,666,23746
2024$3,654,400$50,260,56641

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactCAROL L BERNICK
Address155 N WACKER DR SUITE 1680, CHICAGO, IL, 60606
Phone3124777603
Form & materialsTHERE IS NO SPECIAL FORM. A LETTER REQUESTING A DONATION IS ACCEPTABLE.
DeadlinesNO SUBMISSION DEADLINES.
RestrictionsNO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Enchanted BackpackCHICAGO, ILQ1 FUNDING$850,000
Tulane UniversityNEW ORLEANS, LAGENERAL FUND EDUCATION$750,000
Northwestern Memorial FoundationCHICAGO, ILPLEDGE PAYMENT 1 OF 7 (NM PHYSICIAN & EMPLOYEE WELLNESS FUND)$700,000
Anti-Defamation LeagueNEW YORK, NYGENERAL OPERATIONS CIVIL RIGHTS/SOCIAL ACTION$250,000
Jewish United FundCHICAGO, ILGENERAL FUND$250,000
Cast Water Safety FoundationCHICAGO, ILGENERAL OPERATIONS$205,200
Oak Park & River Forest High School Imagine FoundationOAK PARK, ILGENERAL FUND EDUCATION$100,000
Chicago Hope AcademyCHICAGO, ILEDUCATION$70,000
Brother Rice High SchoolCHICAGO, ILGENERAL FUND EDUCATION$50,000
Depression & Bipolar Support AllianceCHICAGO, ILGENERAL FUND HEALTH$50,000
Navy Seal FoundationVIRGINIA BEACH, VAMILITARY/VETERANS$50,000
Hua Momona FoundationLAHAINA, HIGENERAL FUND FOOD$40,000
Farm AidCAMBRIDGE, MAGENERAL FUND FOOD$30,000
Boys & Girls Club Of ChicagoCHICAGO, ILWOMEN & CHILDREN$25,000
IcapSANTA MONICA, CAGENERAL FUND ARTS$25,000
Shirley Ryan AbilitylabCHICAGO, ILGENERAL FUND HEALTH$25,000
Amplify Horse Racing IncLEXINGTON, KYGENERAL FUND ANIMAL WELFARE$20,000
Chicago Navy Memorial FoundationCHICAGO, ILGENERAL FUND MILITARY/VETERANS$20,000
Northwestern Healthcare TotalCHICAGO, ILGENERAL FUND HEALTHCARE BRAIN TUMOR AND SCHOLARSHIPS$15,000
WingsPALATINE, ILGENERAL FUND WOMEN & CHILDREN$15,000
American Red CrossWASHINGTON, DCPUBLIC SAFETY/DISASTER RELIEF$10,000
Field MuseumCHICAGO, ILGENERAL FUND ARTS$10,000
Junior Achievement Of ChicagoCHICAGO, ILEDUCATION$10,000
Lyric Opera Of ChicagoCHICAGO, ILGENERAL FUND ARTS$10,000
Maryville AcademyDES PLAINES, ILCRISIS NURSERY PROGRAM WOMEN AND CHILDREN$10,000
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