Private foundation · EIN 52-1909406 · Bethesda, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus Foundation Inc

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $193K total, median $10K. 31% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$193K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MD
31%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2024

16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Jewish Voters Resource CenterWashington, DCGeneral support$50K
Emory UniversityAtlanta, GAGeneral support$25K
The Jewish Federation of Greater WashingtonNorth Bethesda, MDGeneral support$25K
Brotherhood SynagogueNew York, NYGeneral support$18K
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYGeneral support$15K
National Gallery of ArtWashington, DCGeneral support$15K
Chabad Shul of PotomacPotomac, MDGeneral support$12K
Leaders InstituteBethesda, MDGeneral support$10K
US Holocaust Memorial MuseumWashington, DCGeneral support$10K
Adas Israel CongregationWashington, DCGeneral support$5,000
The Public TheaterNew York, NYGeneral support$4,250
The Friendship CirclePotomac, MDGeneral support$1,250
Bethesda Community Base Ball ClubBethesda, MDGeneral support$1,000
Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington DCWashington, DCGeneral support$1,000
DC Pro Bono CenterWashington, DCGeneral support$500
National Jewish HealthDenver, COGeneral support$500

By state: District of Columbia 6 · Maryland 5 · New York 3 · Georgia 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Bethesda, Maryland, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $193K across 16 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus Foundation Inc give?

District of Columbia (6 grants), Maryland (5 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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