Laverty Foundation

EIN 42-1425617 · IA · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$20K Funds in IA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Laverty Foundation based in IA paid 5 grants totaling $85K to 5 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $20K, with a median of $20K. Its largest recipients included FRIENDS OF THE INDIANOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION, THE VILLAGE A WESLEYLIFE COMMUNITY FOR HEALTHY LIVING, and WARREN COUNTY IOWA FAIR BOARD. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,025,743
Giving (latest yr)
$85,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
5
Median grant
$20K
Recipients
5
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Friends of the Indianola Public Library Foundation$20,000
  • The Village a Wesleylife Community for Healthy Living$20,000
  • Warren County Iowa Fair Board$20,000
  • Camp Wesley Woods$15,000
  • First United Methodist Church$10,000

Where grants went

  • Iowa$85,000 · 5 grants

Grants Paid (5)

Friends of the Indianola Public Library Foundation
Indianola, IA
Funding for New Public Library
$20,000
Warren County Iowa Fair Board
Indianola, IA
Construction of New Barn
$20,000
The Village a Wesleylife Community for Healthy Living
Indianola, IA
Redevelopment Project
$20,000
Camp Wesley Woods
Indianola, IA
Kitchen Repairs
$15,000
First United Methodist Church
Indianola, IA
Roof Repair
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Laverty Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Laverty Foundation reported 5 itemized grants totaling $85K. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $20K (median $20K).

Recent recipients include FRIENDS OF THE INDIANOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION, THE VILLAGE A WESLEYLIFE COMMUNITY FOR HEALTHY LIVING, WARREN COUNTY IOWA FAIR BOARD, among 5 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Laverty Foundation is a private foundation based in Iowa, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Laverty Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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