Private foundation · EIN 26-6157542 · Pasadena, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lazy L Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $1.6M total, median $1.6M.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$1.6M
Median grant
$1.6M
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.6M

About this foundation

Lazy L Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pasadena, California, administered in care of Eileen Leech, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Lazy L Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Lazy L Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.6M across 1 grants, a median of $1.6M.

Where does Lazy L Foundation give?

New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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