Lafon Family Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-1595475
Foundation Overview
Based in Charleston, WV, Lafon Family Foundation Inc has awarded 60 grants totaling $558,000 to organizations in West Virginia, Ohio and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $40,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 5 recipients (40%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
72% of all grants are concentrated in West Virginia, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within West Virginia, funding concentrates in Morgantown (28%), Logan (21%), Madison (19%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 2% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (50%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Lafon Family Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Better Care Of The Sick, Investigation In Their Problems And Further Education Of Those Who Serve. | 2024 |
| Wvu Foundation | $40,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | To 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. | 2024 |
| Terra Cotta Golf Charities | $3,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Support The Organization's Mission | 2024 |
| Hungry Lamb Food Initiative Inc | $5,000 | Logan, WV, US | To Support The Organization's Mission | 2024 |
| Boone County Chapter Of The West Virginia University Alumni Association | $1,000 | Madison, WV, US | To Support The Organization's Mission | 2024 |
| Artis - Naples | $5,000 | Naples, FL, US | To 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. | 2023 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Better Care Of The Sick, Investigation In Their Problems And Further Education Of Those Who Serve. | 2023 |
| North Naples United Methodist Church | $2,000 | Naples, FL, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Support To Church Programs And Events. | 2023 |
| Wvu Foundation | $40,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | To 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. | 2023 |
| Boone County Wvu Alumni Chapter | $1,000 | Madison, WV, US | To 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. | 2022 |
| Chief Cornstalk Councilbuckskin Councel Bsa | $2,500 | Charleston, WV, US | To 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. | 2022 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Better Care Of The Sick, Investigation In Their Problems And Further Education Of Those Who Serve. | 2022 |
| Hungry Lamb Food Initiative Inc | $7,500 | Logan, WV, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Support To Food Bank Programs. | 2022 |
| Terra Cotta Charities | $2,200 | Naples, FL, US | To 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. | 2022 |
| Wvu Foundation | $40,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | To 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. | 2022 |
| Boone County Wvu Alumni Chapter | $1,000 | Madison, WV, US | To 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. | 2022 |
| Chief Cornstalk Councilbuckskin Councel Bsa | $2,500 | Charleston, WV, US | To 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. | 2022 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Better Care Of The Sick, Investigation In Their Problems And Further Education Of Those Who Serve. | 2022 |
| Hungry Lamb Food Initiative Inc | $7,500 | Logan, WV, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Support To Food Bank Programs. | 2022 |
| Terra Cotta Charities | $2,200 | Naples, FL, US | To 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. | 2022 |
| Wvu Foundation | $40,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | To 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. | 2022 |
| Boone County Wvu Alumni Chapter | $1,000 | Madison, WV, US | To 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. | 2022 |
| Chief Cornstalk Councilbuckskin Councel Bsa | $2,500 | Charleston, WV, US | To 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. | 2022 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Better Care Of The Sick, Investigation In Their Problems And Further Education Of Those Who Serve. | 2022 |
| Hungry Lamb Food Initiative Inc | $7,500 | Logan, WV, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Support To Food Bank Programs. | 2022 |
| Terra Cotta Charities | $2,200 | Naples, FL, US | To 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. | 2022 |
| Wvu Foundation | $40,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | To 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. | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $10,000 | Charleston, WV, US | To Support The Organization's Missison To Provide | 2021 |
| Hungry Lamb Food Initiative Inc | $7,500 | Logan, WV, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Support To Food Bank Programs. | 2021 |
| Terra Cotta Charities | $2,200 | Naples, FL, US | To 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. | 2021 |
| Double H Ranch | $2,000 | Lake Luzerne, NY, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Providing Year-round Camp Experiences For Children Living With A Serious Illness | 2021 |
| Chief Cornstalk Councilbuckskin Councel Bsa | $2,500 | Charleston, WV, US | To 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. | 2021 |
| Wvu Foundation | $35,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | To 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. | 2021 |
| Boone County Wvu Alumni Chapter | $1,000 | Madison, WV, US | To 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 Universityin This Area. | 2021 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Better Care Of The Sick, Investigation In Their Problems And Further Education Of Those Who Serve. | 2021 |
| 1st Baptist Church | $1,500 | Charleston, WV, US | To Support The Church's Mission And Activities | 2021 |
| Boone County Wvu Alumni Chapter | $2,500 | Madison, WV, US | To 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 Universityin This Area. | 2020 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | $5,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Better Care Of The Sick, Investigation In Their Problems And Further Education Of Those Who Serve. | 2020 |
| Hungry Lamb Food Initiative Inc | $7,500 | Logan, WV, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Support To Food Bank Programs. | 2020 |
| Terra Cotta Charities | $1,500 | Naples, FL, US | To 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. | 2020 |
| Wvu Foundation | $20,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | To 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. | 2020 |
| Chief Cornstalk Council Bsa | $4,000 | Charleston, WV, US | To 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. | 2020 |
| Hero House | $3,500 | Danvill, WV, US | To Support The Oganization's Mission Of Assisting Men And Women Through The Recovery Process | 2020 |
| Hero House | $2,000 | Danvill, WV, US | To Support The Organizations's Mission Of Assisting Men And Women Through The Recovery Process From Addictions | 2018 |
| Buckskin Council Bsa | $15,000 | East Charleston, WV, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Prepare Young People To Make Ethical And Moral Choices Over Their Lifetimes By Instilling In Them The Values Of The Scout Oath And Scout Law. | 2018 |
| Hungry Lamb Food Initiative Inc | $10,000 | Logan, WV, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Support To Food Bank Programs. | 2018 |
| West Virginia University Alumni Association Boone County Chapter | $2,500 | Madison, WV, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Promote, Support, And Provide Assistance To West Virginia University, Its Affiliated Entities And Its Boone County Students; To Unite Those Individuals Who Desire To Dedicate Their Efforts To The Betterment Of West Virginia University By Such Activities, And To Encourage Closer Fellowship And Establish Better Understanding Between The University, The Alumni, Students, Former Students And Friends Of West Virginia University In This Area. | 2018 |
| Wvu Foundation | $20,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | To 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. | 2018 |
| Recovery Point | $500 | Charleston, WV, US | Offers Recovery Services At No Cost To Men And Women Struggling With Substance Use Disorders. | 2018 |
| Fgcu Gold Program | $1,000 | Ft Myers, FL, US | To 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. | 2018 |
| Buckskin Council Bsa | $15,000 | East Charleston, WV, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Prepare Young People To Make Ethical And Moral Choices Over Their Lifetimes By Instilling In Them The Values Of The Scout Oath And Scout Law. | 2017 |
| Wvu Foundation | $25,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | To 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. | 2017 |
| Wvu Foundation | $11,200 | Morgantown, WV, US | To 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. | 2017 |
| Hungry Lamb Food Initiative Inc | $5,000 | Logan, WV, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Support To Food Bank Programs. | 2017 |
| West Virginia University Alumni Association Boone County Chapter | $2,500 | Madison, WV, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Promote, Support, And Provide Assistance To West Virginia University, Its Affiliated Entities And Its Boone County Students; To Unite Those Individuals Who Desire To Dedicate Their Efforts To The Betterment Of West Virginia University By Such Activities, And To Encourage Closer Fellowship And Establish Better Understanding Between The University, The Alumni, Students, Former Students And Friends Of West Virginia University In This Area. | 2017 |
| Valley High School Varsity Football Booster Club | $2,000 | Smithers, WV, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Provide Support For The Valley High School Varsity Football Team. | 2017 |
| Wvu Foundation | $25,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | To 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. | 2016 |
| Buckskin Council Bsa | $15,000 | East Charleston, WV, US | To Support The Organization's Mission To Prepare Young People To Make Ethical And Moral Choices Over Their Lifetimes By Instilling In Them The Values Of The Scout Oath And Scout Law. | 2016 |
| The Aracoma Story Inc | $5,000 | Logan, WV, US | To Support The Historical And Cultural Education Of Logan County And The Surrounding Area. | 2016 |
| Wvu Foundation | $10,000 | Morgantown, WV, US | To 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. | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 46-1595475 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 4 FOX CHASE RD Charleston, WV 25304-2756 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Lafon Family Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Luther L Lafon |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Mary Lafon |
| Secretary | Evelyn Lafon |
| Treasurer | Chris Lafon |
Forms 990-PF
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