Belina Lee Lazzar Trust
The Belina Lee Lazzar Trust is a private foundation based in Fort Mill, South Carolina. In filing year 2025, it reported 14 grants totaling $738,548 to charitable organizations.
Belina Lee Lazzar Trust at a glance
In short: Belina Lee Lazzar Trust gave $739K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $53K), mostly in California. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $738,548
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $52,753
- +17.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,210
- Total assets
- $3,670,461
- +6.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Belina Lee Lazzar Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1929, Fort Mill, SC 29716
Phone: (216) 771-6960
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Belina Lee Lazzar Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Helen Woodward Animal Center ($233K). Together the top 10 received $684K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 75 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 2% to recipients in Colorado, and 1% to recipients in Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Belina Lee Lazzar Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 318% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $493K (2020) to $739K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $739K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Helen Woodward Animal Center Rancho Santa Fe, CA | General Financial Support | $233,226 |
| Zoological Society of San Diego San Diego, CA | General Financial Support | $147,710 |
| Return to Freedom Inc Lompoc, CA | General Financial Support | $77,742 |
| San Diego Humane Society and SPCA San Diego, CA | General Financial Support | $54,419 |
| Horsepower Sanctuaries Inc DBA Redwings Horse Sanctuary Paso Robles, CA | General Financial Support | $38,871 |
| Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue Caliente, CA | General Financial Support | $38,871 |
| KPBS San Diego, CA | General Financial Support | $31,097 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Santa Rosa, CA | General Financial Support | $23,323 |
| California Coastkeeper Alliance Sacramento, CA | Financial Support | $23,323 |
| Marine Mammal Center Sausalito, CA | General Financial Support | $15,548 |
Ready to take the next step with Belina Lee Lazzar Trust?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,670,461 | $1,044,643 | $803,779 | $738,548 | 14 | $750,629 | $995,623 | $235,915 |
| 2024 | $3,440,929 | $585,397 | $737,284 | $671,624 | 15 | $684,185 | $536,902 | $227,049 |
| 2023 | $3,594,696 | $484,999 | $645,524 | $577,693 | 15 | $589,964 | $419,032 | $224,073 |
| 2022 | $3,755,221 | $575,807 | $721,888 | $650,616 | 15 | $664,144 | $497,826 | $246,750 |
| 2021 | $3,901,300 | $412,806 | $620,800 | $542,272 | 16 | $553,237 | $333,097 | $272,113 |
| 2020 | $4,121,983 | $337,192 | $557,799 | $493,372 | 15 | — | $274,244 | $245,348 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Belina Lee Lazzar Trust reported a distributable amount of $236K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Helen Woodward Animal Center describes its work as inspiring and teaching people about the animal-human bond, while the Zoological Society of San Diego says it works to save species worldwide through wildlife care and conservation science. Return to Freedom describes its work as preserving wild horses and burros through sanctuary, education, advocacy, and conservation.
Other 2025 recipients include San Diego Humane Society, which describes its mission as advancing the welfare of animals and people; Canine Companions for Independence, which provides trained service dogs and ongoing support to people with disabilities; and Morris Animal Foundation, which says it advances animal health through science and resources. San Diego Opera Association describes its mission as delivering performances and accessible programs to diverse audiences.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust made 14 grants totaling $738,548. Grants ranged from $7,774 to $233,226, with a median grant of $27,210. Its largest reported grants included:
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Belina Lee Lazzar Trust's only listed officer is The Private Trust Company NA, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
The Private Trust Company NA
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$26K (2020) → $24K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $24K, to The Private Trust Company NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Belina Lee Lazzar Trust
How much does Belina Lee Lazzar Trust give each year?
Belina Lee Lazzar Trust gave $739K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $672K across 15 grants.
What is Belina Lee Lazzar Trust's typical grant size?
Belina Lee Lazzar Trust's median grant in 2025 was $27,210, and its average grant was $52,753, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Belina Lee Lazzar Trust give grants?
Belina Lee Lazzar Trust gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (4 grants).
Does Belina Lee Lazzar Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Belina Lee Lazzar Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Belina Lee Lazzar Trust's largest grantees?
Belina Lee Lazzar Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Helen Woodward Animal Center ($233,226), Zoological Society of San Diego ($147,710) and Return to Freedom Inc ($77,742), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Belina Lee Lazzar Trust?
Belina Lee Lazzar Trust reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $751K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $236K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Belina Lee Lazzar Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Belina Lee Lazzar Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Belina Lee Lazzar Trust's EIN?
Belina Lee Lazzar Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6360422. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Belina Lee Lazzar Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
Live grants for the work Belina Lee Lazzar Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Belina Lee Lazzar Trust's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in South Carolina
Greater Horizons
Kansas City, MO
Greater Horizons distributes donor-advised fund grants to eligible U.S. charities and institutions across a wide range of causes; international organizations may also be supported after additional due diligence. In 2024, its grants had a median of $15,000, though amounts varied widely. Grants are requested by fund holders, and no general application process for organizations seeking funding is described.
Assets
$2.8B
Grants
3,282
Total Given
$212.2M
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The California Community Foundation supports nonprofits through discretionary and donor-directed grants, with discretionary priorities including education, health, housing and immigration, alongside other areas such as arts, civic engagement and economic opportunity. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, and its work is focused on Los Angeles County; prospective discretionary applicants are asked to contact the relevant program officer before submitting a letter of intent.
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
2,174
Total Given
$326.6M
Central Carolina Community Foundation
Columbia, SC
Central Carolina Community Foundation funds education, human services, health, arts and culture, community development, disaster relief, and related community initiatives through specific grant programs. Its 2025 grants had a median of $20,000, and it primarily serves 11 Midlands counties while also funding statewide and nationally. It accepts applications through its online portal during published grant periods for specific opportunities; some programs are invitation-only.
Assets
$264.3M
Grants
488
Total Given
$26.5M
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc
N Charleston, SC
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina supports nonprofits and community initiatives in education, health, human services, the environment, arts, social justice, and community development across nine coastal South Carolina counties. Its 2024 itemized grants ranged from $5,057 to $2.3 million, with a median of $16,500; competitive programs accept applications through its online portal.
Assets
$435.6M
Grants
459
Total Given
$26.0M
Community Foundation of Greenville Inc
Greenville, SC
Community Foundation of Greenville funds nonprofits and projects in arts, education, environment, health, and human services, with a focus on Greenville County, South Carolina. Its 2026 Capacity Building Grants award $5,000–$12,500; 2024 grants had a median of $23,900. It accepts unsolicited requests through its Capacity Building Grants program.
Assets
$118.8M
Grants
346
Total Given
$26.4M
South Carolina Christian Foundation
Spartanburg, SC
The foundation funds Christian ministries, churches, and quality-of-life organizations, with particular attention through its Community Trust Grants to Christian nonprofits in five South Carolina counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $15,000, though awards varied widely; most grant dollars went to South Carolina, with additional funding in other states. Community Trust applicants must submit a Ministry Introduction Form and be invited to apply; the profile does not state whether other requests are unsolicited.
Assets
$45.4M
Grants
285
Total Given
$11.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in South Carolina
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Belina Lee Lazzar Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/belina-lee-lazzar-trust-morg_373241c4bf5346b2b4bcad2b670d75e1
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_816360422_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Belina Lee Lazzar Trust funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/belina-lee-lazzar-trust-morg_373241c4bf5346b2b4bcad2b670d75e1},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-17. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Belina Lee Lazzar Trust's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Belina Lee Lazzar Trust down — hundreds of funders to go?