Lafer Family Foundation
The Lafer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Eugene, Oregon. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $81,160 to charitable organizations.
Lafer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lafer Family Foundation gave $81K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state New York. 91% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $81,160
- +12.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,378
- -38.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $670,481
- -9.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 91% first-time grantees (10 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lafer Family 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: 2405 Columbia Street, Eugene, OR 97403-1731
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lafer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington Institute for Near East Policy ($22K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in several states and the District of Columbia. The reported shares were New York, 38%; District of Columbia, 28%; Massachusetts, 12%; Utah, 9%; and Pennsylvania, 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lafer Family Foundation open to new grantees?
91%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 11 grantees (91%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 139% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 198% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2021) to $81K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Institute for Near East Policy Washinton, DC | General Purpose | $22,460 |
| Hebrew University Boston, MA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation New York, NY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Koach La'ovdims Workers Education Assoc New York, NY | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Wynnewood, PA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Palestine Endowment Fund New York, NY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| People's Health Clinic Park City, UT | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity Tucson, AZ | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Park City Performing Arts Foundation Park City, UT | General Purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $670,481 | $23,091 | $87,618 | $81,160 | 11 | $81,160 | $11,315 | $41,072 |
| 2023 | $743,812 | $30,662 | $80,347 | $72,000 | 6 | $72,000 | $17,075 | $38,265 |
| 2022 | $802,215 | $8,474 | $52,753 | $47,425 | 8 | $47,425 | $16,466 | $42,846 |
| 2021 | $844,052 | $289,616 | $41,922 | $34,000 | 10 | $34,000 | $282,494 | $40,426 |
| 2020 | $596,358 | $11,831 | $43,954 | $35,505 | 12 | — | $6,343 | $37,115 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lafer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation says it works to find cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improve the quality of life of people affected by those diseases. The Center for Biological Diversity says it works to protect species and the lands, waters, and climate they need to survive. The Citi Foundation says it promotes economic progress and improves lives in low-income communities worldwide.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $81,160. Grants ranged from $1,200 to $22,460, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest grants included $22,460 to the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, $10,000 each to Hebrew University, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, and Koach La’Ovdims Workers Education Association, and $5,000 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Palestine Endowment Fund, Planned Parenthood, People’s Health Clinic, and the Center for Biological Diversity. Each grant was listed for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Deborah Lafer Scher, Diana Lafer, and Gordon Lafer as trustees.
Lafer Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah Lafer Scher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Diana Lafer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gordon Lafer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Lafer Family Foundation
How much does Lafer Family Foundation give each year?
Lafer Family Foundation gave $81K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $72K across 6 grants.
What is Lafer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lafer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,378, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lafer Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Lafer Family Foundation give grants?
Lafer Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (28%) and Massachusetts (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants) and Park City, UT (2 grants).
Does Lafer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lafer Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lafer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lafer Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Washington Institute for Near East Policy ($22,460), Hebrew University ($10,000) and Crohns & Colitis Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lafer Family Foundation?
Lafer Family Foundation reported $670K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lafer Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lafer Family 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 Lafer Family Foundation's EIN?
Lafer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6622344. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lafer Family 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lafer Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lafer-family-foundation-morg_957bba6e63d047578b77c1a53072c3d6
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