Private foundation · Westlake Village, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Lafferman Family Foundation
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $1,030 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $1,030 (1 grant).
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $1,030
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $1,030 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $1,030, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 16 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $31,260
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33K | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $31K | $1,030 | 1 |
| 2023 | $27K | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Bruce LaffermanPresident
- April LaffermanExecutive vp secretary
- Lindsay BentisVice president
- Chris BentisVice president
- Brandon LaffermanVp & cfo
- Danielle LaffermanVice president
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
- Support veterans over 65 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forever Young Veterens | Collierville, Shelby County | Support veterans over 65 | $1,030 |