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Herbert J Lavigne Family Foundation is a private corporation based in OMAHA, NE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2002. The principal officer is Herbert J Lavigne. It holds total assets of $18.4M. Annual income is reported at $17.4M. Total assets have grown from $2.8M in 2011 to $17M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Nebraska and Iowa. According to available records, Herbert J Lavigne Family Foundation has made 20 grants totaling $6.7M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $1.4M in 2020 to $3.8M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1.8M, with an average award of $392K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Nebraska and Iowa and Pennsylvania. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Herbert J Lavigne Family Foundation reported 17 individual grants totaling $6.7 million between 2020 and 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $15,000. Half of those grants fell between $1,000 and $342,074. Its largest single grant in the record was $1.8 million. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $5.3 million in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in NE, which received 12 of the 17 grants on record (71 percent). Of its 13 distinct grantees, 31 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the exception rather than the norm. Its largest institutional recipients were St Augustine Indian Mission ($1.5 million), Lourdes Central Catholic School ($956,137) and Children's Square Usa ($342,074).
Computed from 17 individual grant records (2020–2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 3 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$13K
Average Grant
$171K
Largest Grant
$956K
Based on 8 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Herbert J Lavigne Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 20 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NE, IA, PA.
Herbert J Lavigne Family Foundation has distributed a total of $6.7M across 20 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $392K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1.8M.
Herbert J Lavigne Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Herbert J Lavigne Family Foundation is headquartered in OMAHA, NE. While based in NE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Madden | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Herbert J Lavigne | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barbara Wedgeworth | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Todd Lavigne | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Donna Barry | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$5.3M
Total Assets
$17M
Fair Market Value
$27.9M
Net Worth
$17M
Grants Paid
$4.5M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2.5M
Distribution Amount
$1.3M
Total Grants
20
Total Giving
$6.7M
Average Grant
$392K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knights Of ColumbusBUILDING FUND ANDANNUAL TUITIONBENEFIT | Pittsburge, PA | $500 | 2022 |
| Lavigne Youth OutreachDONATION | Omaha, NE | $1.8M | 2022 |
| Saint Alberts Catholic SchoolDONATION | Council Bluffs, IA | $100K | 2022 |
| Bellevue UniversityAMERICAN DREAM SCHOLARSHIP | Bellevue, NE | $500 | 2022 |
| St Augustine Indian MissionBUILD SCHOOL | Winnebago, NE | $1.5M | 2021 |
| The Salvation ArmyFAMILY HELP | Omaha, NE | — | 2021 |
| Lourdes Central Catholic SchoolBUILDING FUND ANDANNUAL TUITIONBENEFIT | Nebraska City, NE | — | 2021 |
| Children'S Square UsaPROGRAM OPERATIONS | Omaha, NE | — | 2021 |
| Archdicese Of Omaha2020 DISHOP DINNER FOR EDUCATION | Omaha, NE | $25K | 2020 |
| Papillion Lavista Schools FoundationDONATION | Papillion, NE | $10K | 2020 |
| Iowa Western FoundationSCHOLARSHIP FUND | Council Bluffs, IA | $10K | 2020 |
| Saint Mary'S Catholic ChurchDONATION FOR NEEDY PARISH | Kearney, NE | $10K | 2020 |
| Stephen CenterDONATION | Omaha, NE | $1K | 2020 |