Private foundation · Monroe, MI
LA-z-boy Foundation
Typical grant size
$3K – $5K – $12K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
63
Repeat grantees
42
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesNONE NOTED
ContactLA-Z-BOY FOUNDATION · 7342421444
MaterialsALL QUALIFIED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING AID FROM THE FOUNDATION SHOULD MAKE AN INITIAL APPROACH BY LETTER BRIEFLY DESCRIBING THE BASIC NEED. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT PROVIDE FORMAL GRANT APPLICATION FORMS AND THERE IS NO ESTABLISHED PROCEDURE FOR SUBMITTING REQUESTS. ELABORATE PRESENTATIONS ARE NOT NECESSARY. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE REQUESTED BY THE FOUNDATION AFTER PERSONAL INTERVIEWS WITH APPLICANTS UPON THE FOUNDATION'S INITIATIVE. REQUESTS ARE GENERALLY REVIEWED QUARTERLY IN MARCH, JUNE, SEPTEMBER AND DECEMBER.
RestrictionsTHE FOUNDATION GENERALLY ADHERES TO THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES. 1. THE GEOGRAPHIC AREAS FOR GRANT CONSIDERATION ARE NORMALLY LIMITED TO COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE UNITED STATES WHERE LA-Z-BOY INCORPORATED MANUFACTURING FACILITIES ARE LOCATED AND WITHIN A 30 MILE RADIUS OF CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS. 2. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE DIRECT GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS. 3. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE GRANTS FOR TRAVEL AND CONFERENCES. 4. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE LOANS. 5. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT PROVIDE STARTUP FUNDS OF SEED MONEY.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Susan J Vanisacker
ADMIN/TREASU
Christopher Knabusch
PRESIDENT
Beth a Lambrix
SECRETARY
Melinda D Whittington
DIRECTOR
Lindsay a Barnes
DIRECTOR
Raphael Z Richmond
DIRECTOR
Kurt L Darrow
DIRECTOR
Greg a Brinks
DIRECTOR
R Rand Tucker
DIRECTOR
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
5.6%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
706
Total grants awarded
$9.8M
Total amount
$14K
Average grant
$350K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.