Private foundation · EIN 37-1848439 · Redondo Beach, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William and Karen Lavoie Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 48 grants paid, $126K total, median $1,250. 69% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
48
$126K
Median grant
$1,250
Stays in CA
69%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.6M

Grants paid in 2025

48 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kcet PBS So CalCosta Mesa, CACharitable support$28K
Save the Redwood LeagueSan Francisco, CACharitable support$25K
California Masonic Foundation Co Grand Lodge of CaliforniaSan Francisco, CACharitable support$5,000
Ocean InstituteDana Point, CACharitable support$5,000
Shrine Transportation FundLos Angeles, CACharitable support$5,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYCharitable support$4,000
893 KpccPasadena, CACharitable support$3,000
Sierra Club FoundationOakland, CACharitable support$3,000
Ca State Park FoundationSan Francisco, CACharitable support$2,500
KcrwSanta Monica, CACharitable support$2,500
Marine Mammal CareSan Pedro, CACharitable support$2,500
Enviromental Defense FundWashington, DCCharitable support$2,000
Feeding AmericaWashington, DCCharitable support$2,000
Habitat for HumanityAmericas, GACharitable support$2,000
International Bird RescueFairfield, CACharitable support$2,000
Klcs-TvLos Angeles, CACharitable support$2,000
Plug in AmericaLos Angeles, CACharitable support$2,000
World Food ProgramBoston, MACharitable support$2,000
Colonial Williamsburg FoundationWilliamsburg, VACharitable support$1,776
Customers Guild West Scholarship FundGlendale, CACharitable support$1,500
International Printing MuseumCarson, CACharitable support$1,500
Mini Therapy HorsesCalabasas, CACharitable support$1,500
Sempervirens FundLos Altos, CACharitable support$1,500
World Central KitchenWwashington, DCCharitable support$1,500
Aquarium of the PacificLong Beach, CACharitable support$1,000
Baltimore Museum of IndustryBaltimore, MDCharitable support$1,000
Cabrillo MuseumSan Pedro, CACharitable support$1,000
George Washington Mt VernonMount Vernon, VACharitable support$1,000
GreenpeaceWashington, DCCharitable support$1,000
Heal the BaySanta Monica, CACharitable support$1,000
Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CACharitable support$1,000
Nature ConservancyArlington, VACharitable support$1,000
New Challenge MinsitriesTorrance, CACharitable support$1,000
UsopfColorado Springs, COCharitable support$1,000
United Service OrganizationWashington, DCCharitable support$1,000
Cultural Heritage Foundation Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CACharitable support$500
Friends of Marrona MarshTorrance, CACharitable support$500
Pacific Crest TrailSacramento, CACharitable support$500
Palos Verdes Symphonic BandPalos Verdes Peninsula, CACharitable support$500
Pedro Pet PalsSan Pedro, CACharitable support$500
Round House AquariumManhattan Beach, CACharitable support$500
Santa Barbara Humane SocietySanta Barbara, CACharitable support$500
Shakespeare By the SeaSan Pedro, CACharitable support$500
Torrance Educational FoundationTorrance, CACharitable support$500
Tree PeopleBeverly Hills, CACharitable support$500
Wounded Warrior ProgramJacksoville, FLCharitable support$500
Renaissance Fabric Study Program 6200Clayton, CACharitable support$500
Road ScholarBoston, MACharitable support$250

By state: California 33 · District of Columbia 5 · New York 1 · Virginia 3 · Massachusetts 2 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

William and Karen Lavoie Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Redondo Beach, California, administered in care of William G Lavoie, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does William and Karen Lavoie Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does William and Karen Lavoie Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $126K across 48 grants, a median of $1,250.

Where does William and Karen Lavoie Foundation Inc give?

California (33 grants), District of Columbia (5 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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