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Laff Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in DENVER, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1948. The principal officer is Seymour G Laff. It holds total assets of $163K. Annual income is reported at $37K. Total assets have grown from $70K in 2011 to $163K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Colorado. According to available records, Laff Foundation Inc. has made 42 grants totaling $86K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $13K in 2020 to $54K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $9K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, California, Illinois, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$1K
Largest Grant
$4K
Based on 12 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Laff Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 42 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, CA, IL.
Laff Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $86K across 42 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $9K.
Laff Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Laff Foundation Inc. is headquartered in DENVER, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth M Laff | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$163K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$163K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
42
Total Giving
$86K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Bar FoundationCHARITABLE | Denver, CO | $9K | 2022 |
| Various Cash Donations Under 500CHARITABLE | Denver, CO | $7K | 2022 |
| Metro Denver PartnersCHARITABLE | Denver, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Susan G Komen ColoradoCHARITABLE | Denver, CO | $2K | 2022 |
| Jvs SocalEDUCATIONAL | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Project PaveCHARITABLE | Denver, CO | $1K | 2022 |
| Standford Law SchoolCHARITABLE | Stanford, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Colorado Bar FoundationCHARITABLE | Denver, CO | $600 | 2022 |
| Northwestern Pritzker School Of LawEDUCATIONAL | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| Amherst College Annual FundCHARITABLE | Amherst, MA | $250 | 2022 |
| Opera ColoradoCHARITABLE | Englewood, CO | $100 | 2022 |
| Temple SinaiCHARITABLE | Denver, CO | $6K | 2021 |
| Jewish Family ServicesCHARITABLE | Denver, CO | N/A | 2021 |
| Cancer League Of ColoradoCHARITABLE | Englewood, CO | $1K | 2020 |
| Central City Opera House AssnCHARITABLE | Denver, CO | $1K | 2020 |
| Colorado Judicial InstituteCHARITABLE | Broomfield, CO | $1K | 2020 |
| Colorado Public RadioCHARITABLE | Centennial, CO | $500 | 2020 |
| Metro CaringCHARITABLE | Denver, CO | $500 | 2020 |