Lafferman Family Foundation
The Lafferman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Westlake Village, California. In its 2025 filing, it reported making 15 grants totaling $33,216 and stated that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Lafferman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lafferman Family Foundation gave $33K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state California. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,216
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,214
- +20.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $697,400
- +0.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (22% 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 Lafferman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 847 Sunstone St, Westlake Village, CA 91362
Phone: (818) 601-8416
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lafferman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Broad Ripple Broads for the Cure Sussan G Komen ($7K). Together the top 10 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California (22%), Texas (21%), New York (20%), Indiana (18%), and Massachusetts (16%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lafferman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 128% 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 $27K (2023) to $43K (2021). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Ripple Broads for the Cure Sussan G Komen Dallas Texas, TX | Community fund Raising for the Susan G. Korman - Race for the Cure - for breast cancer | $7,000 |
| Gym Rats Inc Indianapolis, IN | The organization supports community and individual youth basketball programs throughout the country. | $5,000 |
| Friends of the IDF New York, NY | Support for Israel Soldiers Education | $3,090 |
| Southeast Ventura YMCA Westlake Village, CA | Children and Adult Programs and Facility - this contribution was for disaster relief from California fires. | $2,591 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Womans support | $2,549 |
| New Art Center Newton, MA | Childrens Art & Education | $2,172 |
| Maimonides school Brookline, MA | childrens school support | $2,082 |
| Life Animal Resue Agoura, CA | Animal Rescue | $1,500 |
| Guide Dogs of America Sylmar, CA | Guide Dog Training for Blind and Disabled | $1,047 |
| Foodonfoot Hollywood, CA | Food Bank | $1,046 |
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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 | $697,400 | $36,150 | $35,078 | $33,216 | 15 | $35,078 | $34,288 | $27,461 |
| 2024 | $696,191 | $39,740 | $34,955 | $31,260 | 17 | $34,955 | $28,120 | $28,125 |
| 2023 | $691,780 | $32,243 | $27,881 | $26,735 | 16 | $27,881 | $31,097 | $26,710 |
| 2022 | $687,430 | $31,283 | $27,813 | $27,004 | 19 | $27,813 | $30,474 | $27,031 |
| 2021 | $683,959 | $23,096 | $43,913 | $43,384 | 14 | $43,913 | $31,811 | $33,739 |
| 2020 | $708,237 | $37,503 | $39,884 | $35,075 | 21 | — | $32,694 | $33,374 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lafferman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K 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 show support for a range of charitable organizations. Among its grantees, Gym Rats Inc describes its mission as providing organized basketball opportunities for youth while helping build character, prioritize academics, and develop life skills. City of Hope states that its mission is to make hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes. Newton Food Pantry says it alleviates food insecurity by providing supplemental food and personal care products. The International Rescue Committee describes its work as responding to humanitarian crises and helping people affected by conflict and disaster.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $33,216. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $7,000, with a median of $1,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $7,000 to Broad Ripple Broads for the Cure Sussan G Komen for community fundraising for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure; $5,000 to Gym Rats Inc for youth basketball programs; $3,090 to Friends of the IDF for education for Israeli soldiers; and $2,591 to Southeast Ventura YMCA for children’s and adult programs and facilities, including California fire disaster relief. Other reported grants included $2,549 to Planned Parenthood for women’s support, $2,172 to New Art Center for children’s art and education, and $2,082 to Maimonides School for children’s school support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bruce Lafferman as President; April Lafferman as Executive Vice President and Secretary; Lindsay Bentis and Chris Bentis as Vice Presidents; Brandon Lafferman as Vice President and CFO; and Danielle Lafferman as Vice President.
Lafferman Family Foundation is led by Bruce Lafferman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce Lafferman
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $0 (2025)
April Lafferman
Executive Vice President Secretary
Exe. Vice President Secretary → Executive Vice President Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Lafferman
Vice President & CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Bentis
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Lafferman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Bentis
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about Lafferman Family Foundation
How much does Lafferman Family Foundation give each year?
Lafferman Family Foundation gave $33K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 17 grants.
What is Lafferman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lafferman Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,214, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lafferman Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Lafferman Family Foundation give grants?
Lafferman Family Foundation's top state is California, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (21%) and New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Lafferman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Lafferman Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Lafferman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lafferman Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Broad Ripple Broads for the Cure Sussan G Komen ($7,000), Gym Rats Inc ($5,000) and Friends of the IDF ($3,090), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lafferman Family Foundation?
Lafferman Family Foundation reported $697K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lafferman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lafferman Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Lafferman Family Foundation's EIN?
Lafferman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1536617. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Lafferman 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.
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 June 11, 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 April 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 10, 2026)
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