Private foundation · EIN 95-4740552 · Irwindale, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lazarian 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: 11 grants paid, $192K total, median $5,000. 64% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$192K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Door of HopePasadena, CAGeneral support$105K
Armenian Relief and Development AssPasadena, CAGeneral support$43K
Leadership FoundationsTacoma, WAGeneral support$17K
Dynamic Church Planting IntlOceanside, CAGeneral support$7,500
International Accelerated MissionsBerne, NYGeneral support$5,250
Young LifePrescott, AZGeneral support$5,000
Lazarian World HomesEagle, IDGeneral support$2,500
Cornerstone Faith Assembly MinistryMurrieta, CAGeneral support$2,500
Christian Leadership InternationalGlendale, CAGeneral support$2,500
Pasadena Christian SchoolPasadena, CAGeneral support$1,000
The Prayer ColumnJurupa Valley, CAGeneral support$1,000

By state: California 7 · Washington 1 · New York 1 · Arizona 1 · Idaho 1

About this foundation

Lazarian Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Irwindale, California, administered in care of Stephen H Lazarian, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Lazarian 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 Lazarian Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $192K across 11 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Lazarian Foundation Inc give?

California (7 grants), Washington (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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