Bill and Janet Lasko Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Exton, PA EIN: 81-4438429

Bill and Janet Lasko Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Exton, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $415K. Net investment income was $10K.

Key facts about Bill and Janet Lasko Foundation

EIN: 81-4438429
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $414,718
Grants made (2024): 7
Average grant: $59,245
Median grant: $40,000
Total assets: $3,617,927
Primary geography: Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.

Who Bill and Janet Lasko Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Bill and Janet Lasko Foundation's 7 itemized 2024 grants were Pennsylvania (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Chester, PA (2 grants). None of its 7 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Goals of Organization" (6 grants).

How Bill and Janet Lasko Foundation gives

Giving grew 155% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 297% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.6M

+21.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$415K

+51.3% YoY

Grant Count

-12.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$59K

+72.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bill and Janet Lasko Foundation reported a distributable amount of $141K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Bill and Janet Lasko Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $415K (100%)

Share of all 7 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Pennsylvania

Cities

West ChesterKennett SquareMediaCoatesvilleOxfordParkesburgCoatsvilleExtonNorristown

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,617,927	$2,982,102	$2,460,907
Revenue	$2,068,548	$1,090,009	$201,007
Expenses	$419,309	$276,095	$233,211
Qualifying Distributions	$419,179	$276,095	$233,211
Net Investment Income	$10,000	$2,545	$1,700
Distributable Amount	$141,077	$134,055	$125,374

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

36 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include CASA Youth Advocates ($165,218), Community Volunteers in Medicine ($75,000), Parkesburg Point Youth Center ($75,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CASA YOUTH ADVOCATES Media, PA	COMMUNITY GOALS OF ORGANIZATION	$165,218
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE West Chester, PA	COMMUNITY HEALTH GOALS OF THE ORGAN	$75,000
PARKESBURG POINT YOUTH CENTER Parkesburg, PA	COMMUNITY GOALS OF ORGANIZATION	$75,000
THE GARAGE COMMUNITY & YOUTH CENTER Kennett Square, PA	COMMUNITY GOALS OF ORGANIZATION	$40,000
WEST CHESTER FOOD CUPBOARD West Chester, PA	COMMUNITY GOALS OF ORGANIZATION	$25,000
OXFORD LIGHTHOUSE YOUTH CENTER Oxford, PA	COMMUNITY GOALS OF ORGANIZATION	$18,000
BELIEVE AND ACHIEVE FOUNDATION Exton, PA	COMMUNITY GOALS OF ORGANIZATION	$16,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
William Lasko	Director	—	—
Janet Lasko	Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bill and Janet Lasko Foundation?

Bill and Janet Lasko Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Exton, PA. It holds $3.6M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Bill and Janet Lasko Foundation?

As of 2024, Bill and Janet Lasko Foundation holds $3.6M in total assets with $2.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $415K in 2024.

Where does Bill and Janet Lasko Foundation operate?

Bill and Janet Lasko Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.

What size grants does Bill and Janet Lasko Foundation award?

In 2024, Bill and Janet Lasko Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $415K — an average of about $59K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Bill and Janet Lasko Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Bill and Janet Lasko Foundation reported a distributable amount of $141K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Bill and Janet Lasko Foundation's EIN?

Bill and Janet Lasko Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4438429. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.