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Also known as: C/O LOREN W HERSHEY SOLE TRUSTEE
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The Lwh Family Foundation is a private trust based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Loren Hershey. It holds total assets of $23K. Annual income is reported at $9K. Total assets have decreased from $6.1M in 2011 to $2.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Virginia and District of Columbia. According to available records, The Lwh Family Foundation has made 93 grants totaling $746K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $378K in 2020 to $116K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $55K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 57 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, which account for 69% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$15K
Based on 35 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.
The Lwh Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 93 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, MA, NC.
The Lwh Family Foundation has distributed a total of $746K across 93 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $55K.
The Lwh Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Lwh Family Foundation is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC. While based in DC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loren Hershey | SOLE TRUSTEE | $10K | $0 | $10K |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$2.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
N/A
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
93
Total Giving
$746K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
57
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Boston, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| AssociationGENERAL OPERATING | Warrenton, VA | $10K | 2022 |
| The Hill SchoolGENERAL OPERATING | Middleburg, VA | $15K | 2023 |
| Sierra Club FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Oakland, CA | $11K | 2023 |
| Valcv Education FundGENERAL OPERATING | Richmond, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Va Conservation NetworkGENERAL OPERATING | Richmond, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Dannys And Ron RescueGENERAL OPERATING | Camden, SC | $10K | 2023 |
| Piedmont Environmental CouncilGENERAL OPERATING | Warrenton, VA | $8K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation For NovaGENERAL OPERATING | Oakton, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Virginia Public Access ProjectGENERAL OPERATING | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Fullbright AssociationGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $4K | 2023 |
| Bnai Jeshurun CongregationGENERAL OPERATING | Cleveland, OH | $3K | 2023 |
| Douglas Elementary PtaGENERAL OPERATING | Raleigh, NC | $3K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Oakton LibraryGENERAL OPERATING | Oakton, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Dc Central KitchenGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $625 | 2023 |
| Greater Oakton Community AssocGENERAL OPERATING | Oakton, VA | $500 | 2023 |
| Us Naval InstituteGENERAL OPERATING | Annapolis, MD | $500 | 2023 |
| Fbo Virginia ChapterGENERAL OPERATING | Oakland, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Danny And Rons RescueGENERAL OPERATING | Camden, SC | $10K | 2022 |
| ProjectGENERAL OPERATING | Richmond, VA | $8K | 2022 |
| All Ages Read TogetherGENERAL OPERATING | Herndon, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Virginia Conservation NetworkGENERAL OPERATING | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Camp HighroadGENERAL OPERATING | Middleburg, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| For Northern VirginiaGENERAL OPERATING | Oakton, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Foreign Policy For AmericaGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |
| Centerville Immigration ForumGENERAL OPERATING | Centreville, VA | $3K | 2022 |
| Wpfw FmGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |