Private foundation · EIN 56-2307477 · Old Greenwich, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Laverack Family Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 38 grants paid, $605K total, median $7,500. 18% of grants stayed in Connecticut.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
38
$605K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in CT
18%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jupiter Island Medical FoundationJupiter, FLGeneral purpose$150K
Grace Cottage Family Health & HospitalTownshend, VTGeneral purpose$100K
Banner Lake ClubHobe Sound, FLGeneral purpose$60K
Duke UniversityDurham, NCEducation$37K
St Pauls SchoolConcord, NHEducation$25K
New Canaan Country SchoolNew Canaan, CTEducation$25K
Bitterroot Early Learning NetworkHamilton, MTGeneral purpose$20K
Fidelity Charitable FundCincinnati, OHGeneral purpose$12K
Boys & Girls ClubsHobe Sound, FLGeneral purpose$10K
Choate Rosemary HallWallingford, CTEducation$10K
Jupiter Island Medical ClinicHobe Sound, FLGeneral purpose$10K
St Christopher Catholic ChurchHobe Sound, FLGeneral purpose$10K
Breakthrough New York IncNew York, NYGeneral purpose$10K
The Wild CenterTupper Lake, NYGeneral purpose$10K
House of HopeHobe Sound, FLGeneral purpose$10K
Stock Farm Greater Ravalli FoundationHamilton, MTGeneral purpose$10K
Just NeighborsAnaadale, VAGeneral purpose$10K
Springfield Medical Care SystemsSpringfield, VTGeneral purpose$10K
Hospital for Special SurgeryNew York, NYGeneral purpose$10K
Deerfield AcademyDeerfield, MAEducation$5,000
Darien Nature CenterDarien, CTGeneral purpose$5,000
Khaliq Melle Sanda FoundationOklahoma City, OKGeneral purpose$5,000
Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood CenterEast Hampton, NYGeneral purpose$5,000
West River Montessori SchoolSouth Londonderry, VTEducation$5,000
Christ Memorial ChapelHobe Sound, FLGeneral purpose$5,000
South Londonderry Free LibrarySouth Londonderry, VTGeneral purpose$5,000
The Peru ChurchPeru, VTGeneral purpose$5,000
St Luke's ParishDarien, CTGeneral purpose$5,000
Mather Homestead FoundationDarien, CTGeneral purpose$5,000
Putnam Indian Field SchoolGreenwich, CTGeneral purpose$5,000
Beyond LiteracyPhiladelphia, PAGeneral purpose$2,000
Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, MAGeneral purpose$2,000
A Better Chance a Better CommunityEnfield, NCGeneral purpose$2,000
Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons ResearchHagerstown, MDGeneral purpose$2,000
St Luke's Episcopal ChurchEast Hampton, NYGeneral purpose$1,000
Hobe Sound Elementary SchoolHobe Sound, FLEducation$1,000
Rowayton Hose CompanyNorwalk, CTGeneral purpose$1,000
UnboundKansas City, KSGeneral purpose$720

By state: Florida 8 · Vermont 5 · Connecticut 7 · North Carolina 2 · New York 5 · Montana 2

About this foundation

The Laverack Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, administered in care of Wtas, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 The Laverack Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 The Laverack Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $605K across 38 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does The Laverack Family Foundation give?

Florida (8 grants), Vermont (5 grants), Connecticut (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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