Private foundation · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc.
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $7,500 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $7,500 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $7,500
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $7,500 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $7,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County · plus 76 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $5.9 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.9M | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $5.9M | $7,500 | 1 |
| 2023 | $5.6M | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Susan G Olivo Executive Director An · New york · (212) 668-9801 · Solivo@lavellefund.org
- What to send
- If your organization is seeking a grant, the best place to start is to review grant guidelines. Please refer to www.lavellefund.org/proposal-guidelines for information. If you have questions, contact the fund at www.lavellefund.org/general-inquiries. After reviewing the guidelines, application links can be accessed through the application section of the above referenced website.
- Deadlines
- Please refer to details indicated on www.lavellefund.org/how-to-apply.
- Limits
- The lavelle fund for the blind provides funding to organizations with u.s. 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or verifiable non-u.s. Charitable status (in the case of foreign-based, non-profit organizations without a u.s.-based 501(c)(3) fiscal intermediary). See www.lavellefund.org/proposal-guidelines/ for additional restrictions.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Louis D Pizzarello Md MphBoard chair & director
- Hon Kevin B Mcgrath JrVice chair & director
- John L Corcoran CpaTreasurer & director
- Jane B O'connellSecretary & director
- Sister Mary Flood Op Md PhdDirector
- Paul A Sidoti MdDirector
- Sharon Mclennon Wier Phd MsedDirector
- Mario M KranjacDirector
- Alexander G LunneyDirector
- Jose M Roman Dmin Jd MaDirector
- Maria Lc TapiaDirector
- Daniel M CallahanFormer director ended 8/15/24
- Margaret DuffyFormer director ended 1/24/24
- Susan G OlivoExecutive director & ceo
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- #24-16d: viisa training course (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee Dba Blind Early Servic | Brentwood, Williamson County | #24-16d: viisa training course | $7,500 |
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