Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc
Grantmaking foundation in New York, New York · EIN 13-1740463
- New York
- New York
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in New York
- Total giving
- $5.6MTax year 2023
- Grants made
- 57Tax year 2023
- Total assets
- $150MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE BROTHER JAMES KEARNEY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR THE BLIND AIMS TO HELP MAKE QUALITY UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE EDUCATION AFFORDABLE FOR U.S. RESIDENTS WHO ARE LEGALLY BLIND AND FINANCIALLY NEEDY.BY ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE LEGALLY BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN ATTAINING QUALITY EDUCATION, THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FURTHERS THE FUND'S EXEMPT PURPOSE BY ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE LEGALLY BLIND OR VISUALLY-IMPAIRED LIVE INDEPENDENT AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS INTENDED TO SUPPORT A LEGALLY BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENT'S FULL-TIME PROGRAM OF STUDY LEADING TO A 4-YEAR (BACHELOR'S) DEGREE OR GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAM. IN 2023, THE FUND AWARDED A TOTAL OF $215,485 IN SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS. THE COST OF ADMINISTERING THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WAS $62,468.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Perkins School for the Blind | $670K | 2023 |
| Seva Foundation | $390K | 2023 |
| Fairfield University | $230K | 2023 |
| Benetech | $230K | 2023 |
| Lutheran Braille Workers | $220K | 2023 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (57 grants in 2023) is available with a free account.
Website: www.lavellefund.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2023. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.