Laz Charitable Foundation Inc
LAZ Charitable Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Hartford, Connecticut. Formed in 2010, it says it supports solutions to housing, education, food insecurity, mental health, and career advancement to bring hope and opportunity to underserved communities.
Laz Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Laz Charitable Foundation Inc gave $689K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $689,232
- +136.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +144.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,329
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,237
- Total assets
- $1,044,843
- +88.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Laz Charitable Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: One Financial Plaza 14Th Floor, Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: (860) 522-7641
Website: https://lazparkingcharitablefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Laz Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ten by Three ($149K). Together the top 10 received $522K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 47 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Laz Charitable Foundation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2021) to $1.0M (2020). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $689K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ten by Three Hartford, CT | — | $148,978 |
| Special Childrens Charities (IL) Hartford, CT | — | $55,000 |
| Concrete Angel Foundation Hartford, CT | — | $53,955 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Hartford Hartford, CT | — | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Hartford, CT | — | $50,000 |
| Hartford Hospital Hartford, CT | — | $40,000 |
| Soct Hartford, CT | — | $40,000 |
| Special Olympics Southern CA Hartford, CT | — | $34,000 |
| Saving Innocence Hartford, CT | — | $25,000 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank Hartford, CT | — | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,044,843 | $1,703,933 | $1,108,418 | $689,232 | 22 | $145,263 |
| 2024 | $555,517 | $962,127 | $855,536 | $291,750 | 9 | — |
| 2023 | $308,751 | $432,441 | $394,433 | $178,550 | 7 | — |
| 2022 | $271,353 | $386,899 | $290,180 | $273,546 | 6 | — |
| 2021 | $182,133 | $167,423 | $55,156 | $44,250 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | $214,663 | $1,076,551 | $1,043,071 | $1,018,287 | 2 | — |
| 2019 | $343,033 | $275,845 | $248,093 | $235,644 | 6 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to bring hope and opportunity to underserved communities by supporting solutions to housing, education, food insecurity, mental health, and career advancement. Its 2025 filing says it contributes financial resources to charitable organizations.
Among its 2025 grantees, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hartford received $50,000; the grantee’s mission statement refers readers to its Schedule O for a full description. Hartford Hospital received $40,000; its stated mission is to improve the health and healing of the people and communities it serves. The Police Activities League of Hartford received $10,000; it says it provides youth with life skills including integrity, respect, discipline, self-esteem, leadership, and teamwork.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $689,232. Grant amounts ranged from $9,500 to $148,978, with a median of $22,236.
Notable grants included $148,978 to Ten by Three, $55,000 to Special Childrens Charities, $53,955 to Concrete Angel Foundation, and $50,000 each to the Boys & Girls Club of Hartford and Habitat for Humanity. Other listed grants included $40,000 each to Hartford Hospital and SOCT, and $34,000 to Special Olympics Southern CA.
The foundation states that its board determines unrestricted funds over $10,000 at board meetings and ensures that campaigns, appeals, and fundraisers are allocated based on the selected cause.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Harth as president, Jeffrey Karp as secretary, Michael J Kuziak as treasurer, Alan B Lazowski as vice president, Ralph Caldin as executive director, and Glenn Terk as director.
Laz Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Michael Harth, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Harth
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Terk
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Caldin
Executive Di
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$85K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Alan B. Lazowski
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Kuziak
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Karp
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeffery Karp (2019–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $85K, to Ralph Caldin (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Laz Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Laz Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Laz Charitable Foundation Inc gave $689K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $292K across 9 grants.
What is Laz Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Laz Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $22,237, and its average grant was $31,329, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Laz Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Laz Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hartford, CT (22 grants).
Who are Laz Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Laz Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Ten by Three ($148,978), Special Childrens Charities (IL) ($55,000) and Concrete Angel Foundation ($53,955), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Laz Charitable Foundation Inc?
Laz Charitable Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What does Laz Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to bring hope and opportunity to underserved communities by supporting solutions to housing, education, food insecurity, mental health, and career advancement. Its 2025 filing says it contributes financial resources to charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Laz Charitable Foundation Inc?
Laz Charitable Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check lazparkingcharitablefoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Laz Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Laz Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4663472. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 30, 2024)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Laz Charitable Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/laz-charitable-foundation-inc-morg_0469c401fe7f49ac927cea9468f607ae
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