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Lafon Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in CHARLESTON, WV. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. It holds total assets of $942K. Annual income is reported at $318K. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in West Virginia, Ohio and Florida. According to available records, Lafon Family Foundation Inc. has made 17 grants totaling $154K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $44K and $58K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $58K distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $40K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in West Virginia and Ohio and Florida. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 7 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.
Lafon Family Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 17 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WV, OH, FL.
Lafon Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $154K across 17 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $40K.
The foundation makes grants exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes.
Lafon Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in CHARLESTON, WV. While based in WV, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther L Lafon | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Lafon | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Evelyn Lafon | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Chris Lafon | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$942K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$942K
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
17
Total Giving
$154K
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wvu FoundationTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO ENRICH LIVES OF THOSE TOUCHED BY WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY BY MAXIMIZING PRIVATE CHARITABLE SUPPORT AND PROVIDING SERVICES TO THE UNIVERSITY AND IT'S AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS. | Morgantown, WV | $40K | 2023 |
| Artis - NaplesTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROMOTE, SUPPORT,AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN BY PRESENTATING WORLD-CLASS YOUNG PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE A DIVERSE AUDIENCE AND DEEPEND APPRECIATION FOR THE MANY FORMS OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. | Naples, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Cleveland Clinic FoundationTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE BETTER CARE OF THE SICK, INVESTIGATION IN THEIR PROBLEMS AND FURTHER EDUCATION OF THOSE WHO SERVE. | Cleveland, OH | $5K | 2023 |
| North Naples United Methodist ChurchTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CHURCH PROGRAMS AND EVENTS. | Naples, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| Hungry Lamb Food Initiative IncTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO FOOD BANK PROGRAMS. | Logan, WV | $8K | 2022 |
| Chief Cornstalk Councilbuckskin Councel BsaTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE SCOUTING PROGRAMS THAT HELPS YOUTH DEVELOP ACADEMIC SKILLS, SELF-CONFIDENCE, ETHICS, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND CITIZENSHIP SKILLS THAT INFLUENCE THEIR ADULT LIVES. | Charleston, WV | $3K | 2022 |
| Terra Cotta CharitiesTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO CONDUCT THE TERRA COTTA INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT AND DONATE ALL NET PROCEEDS GENERATED BY THE TOURNAMENT TO LOCAL CHARITIES BENEFITTING CHILDREN. | Naples, FL | $2K | 2022 |
| Boone County Wvu Alumni ChapterTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PROMOTE, SUPPORT,AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, ITS AFFILIATEDENTITIES AND ITS BOONE COUNTY STUDENTS; TO UNITE THOSE INDIVIDUALSWHO DESIRE TO DEDICATE THEIR EFFORTS TO THE BETTERMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY BY SUCH ACTIVITIES, AND TO ENCOURAGE CLOSER FELLOWSHIPAND ESTABLISH BETTER UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY, THE ALUMNI,STUDENTS, FORMER STUDENTS AND FRIENDS OF WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY IN THIS AREA. | Madison, WV | $1K | 2022 |
| Chief Cornstalk Council BsaTo support the organization's mission to provide scouting programs that helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives. | Charleston, WV | $4K | 2020 |
| Hero HouseTo support the oganization's mission of assisting men and women through the recovery process | Danvill, WV | $4K | 2020 |
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