Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation
The Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation is a private foundation based in Roseland, New Jersey. Its 2025 grants show support for performing arts organizations, a university, a medical center foundation, and a Jewish family services organization.
Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation at a glance
In short: Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation gave $3.7M across 94 grants in 2025 (avg $40K), mostly in New Jersey. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,722,000
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 94
- +1.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $39,596
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $18,032,634
- +2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (17 of 94, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Gene R Korf
Mailing address: PO Box 53, Roseland, NJ 07068
Phone: (973) 993-1583
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Drew University ($269K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
498 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 368 grants of 498 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey and 33% to recipients in New York. Smaller shares went to recipients in Washington, DC (5%), Massachusetts (3%), and Florida (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 94 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 94 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 121% 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 $3.7M (2025) to $3.9M (2022). In 2025 it made 94 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Drew University Madison, NJ | Drew Forum Speakers Series | $269,000 |
| Roundabout Theatre CO NY, NY | Prod Supp-Readings Workshops-Gen Oper Supp | $235,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theatre NY, NY | Prod and Gen Oper Supp | $165,000 |
| George St Playhouse New Brunswick, NJ | Prod Supp and Arts Ed Programs | $161,500 |
| JFK Ctr for Perf Arts Washington, DC | Theatre Season Supp and Bway Ctr Stage Prog | $150,000 |
| Mayo Performing Arts Ctr Morristown, NJ | Capital Campaign | $150,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club NY, NY | Prod SUPP&ART.DEVEL Prog | $135,000 |
| NJPAC Newark, NJ | Amer Songbook | $130,000 |
| Paper Mill Playhouse Millburn, NJ | Prod Supp and Gen Oper Supp | $125,000 |
| Fndtn for Morrist Med Ctr Morristown, NJ | General Operating Support | $115,000 |
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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 | $18,032,634 | $5,022,543 | $4,544,931 | $3,722,000 | 94 | $3,946,574 | $4,519,186 | $3,255,516 |
| 2024 | $17,555,022 | $4,813,268 | $4,627,848 | $3,909,500 | 93 | $4,109,683 | $4,330,103 | $3,135,784 |
| 2023 | $17,369,602 | $4,317,133 | $4,671,993 | $3,909,500 | 102 | $4,106,918 | $3,822,058 | $3,203,922 |
| 2022 | $17,724,462 | $5,799,111 | $4,692,966 | $3,945,150 | 97 | $4,129,765 | $5,315,910 | $3,472,373 |
| 2021 | $16,618,317 | $6,296,059 | $4,483,817 | $3,780,000 | 112 | — | $5,817,460 | $3,531,190 |
| 2020 | $14,806,075 | $4,451,893 | $4,637,924 | $3,874,850 | 108 | — | $3,958,801 | $3,170,613 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.3M 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include production and general operating support, arts education, a capital campaign, public programs, and family services.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Drew University describes itself as a liberal arts university with a college, theological school, and graduate school. George Street Playhouse says it produces theatre, including new works and reimagined classics, and offers theatre education. Manhattan Theatre Club describes work producing and developing plays and running education programs; Paper Mill Playhouse says it advances musical theatre and educates students. The Jewish family services grantee received support for its Family Mentor Program and general operations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 94 grants totaling $3,722,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $269,000, with a median of $20,000. In 2024, it made 93 grants totaling $3,909,500; in 2023, it made 102 grants totaling $3,909,500.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $269,000 to Drew University for the Drew Forum Speakers Series; $235,000 to Roundabout Theatre Company for production support, readings, workshops, and general operating support; $165,000 to Lincoln Center Theatre for production and general operating support; and $161,500 to George Street Playhouse for production support and arts education programs. Other large grants included $150,000 to the JFK Center for the Performing Arts for theatre season support and its Broadway Center Stage program, and $150,000 to Mayo Performing Arts Center for a capital campaign.
The foundation’s 2023 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It states that applicants should submit a formal application with fully itemized purposes, necessity budgets, and information on financial condition. Restrictions on awards are listed as N/A.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gene R. Korf, Scott Korf, Harvey S. Rich, Richard A. Patt, MD, and Robert Zagoren as trustees. Laura Zagoren Baron is listed as trustee and president.
Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation is led by Laura Zagoren Baron, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Zagoren Baron
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $75K (2025)
Richard A. Patt MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2025)
Robert Zagoren
Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2025)
Gene R. Korf
Trustee
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$50K (2021) → $50K (2025)
Harvey S. Rich
Trustee
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$50K (2021) → $50K (2025)
Scott Korf
Trustee
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
$50K (2021) → $50K (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 $75K, to Laura Zagoren Baron (Trustee/Pres). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation
How much does Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation give each year?
Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation gave $3.7M across 94 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.9M across 93 grants.
What is Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation's typical grant size?
Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $39,596, across 94 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation give grants?
Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were NY, NY (22 grants), New Brunswick, NJ (8 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Morristown, NJ (4 grants).
Does Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 94) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Prod Supp" (5 grants) and "Production Support" (3 grants).
Who are Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation's largest grantees?
Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Drew University ($269,000), Roundabout Theatre CO ($235,000) and Lincoln Center Theatre ($165,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation?
Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation reported $18.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include production and general operating support, arts education, a capital campaign, public programs, and family services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation?
Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation's EIN?
Blanche & Irving Laurie Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2489725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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