JM Lazarus Foundation
JM Lazarus Foundation is a private foundation based in Sherman Oaks, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in California and other states, including organizations working in youth services, religious life, animal welfare, health, and the arts.
JM Lazarus Foundation at a glance
In short: JM Lazarus Foundation gave $74K across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state California. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $73,850
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,571
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,193,072
- -1.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (8 of 47, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (41% 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 JM Lazarus Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15250 Ventura Blvd 1014, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Phone: (818) 788-3322
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JM Lazarus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Heart of Los Angeles Youth Inc ($10K). Together the top 10 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
208 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 208 grants of 208 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California accounted for 41% of grant dollars, New Mexico for 25%, Maryland for 10%, New York for 8%, and Texas for 6%. The listed grants also show support for organizations in other states, including Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is JM Lazarus Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 47 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $525 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 64% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $53K (2022) to $79K (2023). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heart of Los Angeles Youth Inc Los Angeles, CA | General Charitable | $10,000 |
| Impact Israel Bethesda, MD | General Charitable | $7,500 |
| Espanola Humane Espaola, NM | General Charitable | $5,500 |
| Kehillat Israel Pacific Palisades, CA | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | General Charitable | $4,500 |
| American Corporation for Arts Los Angeles, CA | General Charitable | $4,000 |
| Beit T'shuvah Los Angeles, CA | General Charitable | $4,000 |
| Temple Beth Hillel Los Angeles, CA | General Charitable | $3,800 |
| Santa Fe Animal Shelter Santa Fe, NM | General Charitable | $2,600 |
| Heart & Soul Animal Sanctuary Santa Fe, NM | General Charitable | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,193,072 | $67,775 | $89,120 | $73,850 | 47 | $73,850 | $54,549 | $116,244 |
| 2024 | $1,212,705 | $38,750 | $85,529 | $71,770 | 49 | $71,770 | $26,502 | $89,379 |
| 2023 | $1,254,368 | $17,838 | $108,210 | $79,235 | 43 | $79,235 | $34,759 | $78,841 |
| 2022 | $1,345,695 | $800,364 | $63,183 | $53,190 | 35 | $53,190 | $790,727 | $52,859 |
| 2021 | $731,627 | $97,084 | $57,129 | $53,260 | 34 | $53,260 | $93,869 | $68,628 |
| 2020 | $691,672 | $55,707 | $63,168 | $56,514 | 26 | — | $51,007 | $62,931 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JM Lazarus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $116K 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 went to a range of charitable organizations. For example, grantee Heart of Los Angeles Youth says it provides free, integrated programs and personalized guidance to youth in Central and South Central Los Angeles. Beit T'Shuvah describes its mission as bringing psychological and spiritual healing to people and families affected by addiction and other destructive behaviors. Other grantees describe work in areas including animal welfare, health, nutrition education, and educational travel to Israel.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 47 grants totaling $73,850. Grants ranged from $200 to $10,000, with a median grant of $500.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $10,000 to Heart of Los Angeles Youth, $7,500 to Impact Israel, $5,500 to Española Humane, $5,000 to Kehillat Israel, and $4,500 to MD Anderson Cancer Center. Other notable grants included $4,000 each to American Corporation for Arts and Beit T'Shuvah, and $3,800 to Temple Beth Hillel.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anthony Chanin as president, Richard Chanin as secretary/treasurer, and Randi Gesten and Kari Rives as vice presidents.
JM Lazarus Foundation is led by Anthony Chanin, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anthony Chanin
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kari Rives
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Randi Gesten
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Chanin
Secretary & Treasurer
Vice President → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ed Lazarus (2020–2021) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about JM Lazarus Foundation
How much does JM Lazarus Foundation give each year?
JM Lazarus Foundation gave $74K across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $72K across 49 grants.
What is JM Lazarus Foundation's typical grant size?
JM Lazarus Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,571, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JM Lazarus Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does JM Lazarus Foundation give grants?
JM Lazarus Foundation's top state is California, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Mexico (25%) and Maryland (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Fe, NM (10 grants), Los Angeles, CA (6 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does JM Lazarus Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of JM Lazarus Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are JM Lazarus Foundation's largest grantees?
JM Lazarus Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Heart of Los Angeles Youth Inc ($10,000), Impact Israel ($7,500) and Espanola Humane ($5,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is JM Lazarus Foundation?
JM Lazarus Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $74K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $116K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does JM Lazarus Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. For example, grantee Heart of Los Angeles Youth says it provides free, integrated programs and personalized guidance to youth in Central and South Central Los Angeles. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JM Lazarus Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JM Lazarus Foundation's EIN?
JM Lazarus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-6015300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does JM Lazarus Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). JM Lazarus Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jm-lazarus-foundation-morg_bf3b1742ae9c4984a57e706a98806354
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