Lazarian Foundation Inc
Lazarian Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Irwindale, California. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $192,250 to charitable organizations.
Lazarian Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lazarian Foundation Inc gave $192K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in California. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $192,250
- +22.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,477
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,444,797
- +33.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (85% 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 Lazarian Foundation Inc
- 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: 5462 2Nd St, Irwindale, CA 91706
Phone: (626) 744-3221
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lazarian Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Door of Hope ($105K). Together the top 10 received $191K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 58 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 9% to Washington, 3% to New York, 3% to Arizona, and 1% to Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lazarian Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) 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 $9K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 103% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 333% 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 $52K (2022) to $192K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $192K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Door of Hope Pasadena, CA | General Support | $105,000 |
| Armenian Relief and Development Ass Pasadena, CA | General Support | $43,000 |
| Leadership Foundations Tacoma, WA | General Support | $17,000 |
| Dynamic Church Planting Intl Oceanside, CA | General Support | $7,500 |
| International Accelerated Missions Berne, NY | General Support | $5,250 |
| Young Life Prescott, AZ | General Support | $5,000 |
| Lazarian World Homes Eagle, ID | General Support | $2,500 |
| Cornerstone Faith Assembly Ministry Murrieta, CA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Christian Leadership International Glendale, CA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Pasadena Christian School Pasadena, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,444,797 | $520,533 | $205,202 | $192,250 | 11 | $192,250 | $57,655 | $57,667 |
| 2023 | $1,085,648 | $309,550 | $167,446 | $156,500 | 9 | $156,500 | $44,550 | — |
| 2022 | $868,198 | $56,727 | $62,925 | $52,000 | 9 | $52,000 | $56,727 | $46,194 |
| 2021 | $1,070,670 | $59,433 | $106,504 | $94,600 | 19 | $94,600 | $39,953 | $52,840 |
| 2020 | $1,024,531 | $-6,781 | $59,715 | $55,000 | 10 | — | $49,297 | $46,993 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lazarian Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $58K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Door of Hope says it provides transitional housing and services to families facing homelessness, while Leadership Foundations says it develops and sustains local leadership foundations for the social and spiritual renewal of cities. Pasadena Christian School describes its mission as providing academic training and spiritual nurture to students.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $192,250 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $105,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards were $105,000 to Door of Hope and $43,000 to Armenian Relief and Development Ass, both for general support. Other grants included $17,000 to Leadership Foundations, $7,500 to Dynamic Church Planting Intl, $5,250 to International Accelerated Missions, and $5,000 to Young Life. The remaining grants were $2,500 each to Lazarian World Homes, Cornerstone Faith Assembly Ministry, and Christian Leadership International, and $1,000 each to Pasadena Christian School and The Prayer Column.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stan Lazarian as CEO and director; Stephen H Lazarian Jr as VP and director; Darlene Lazarian Ward as secretary and director; Kristen Lazarian as CFO and director; and Sean Lazarian and Jeremy Rose as directors.
Lazarian Foundation Inc is led by Stan Lazarian, CEO & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stan Lazarian
CEO & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darlene Lazarian Ward
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Rose
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Lazarian
CFO & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Lazarian
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen H. Lazarian Jr.
Vice President & Director
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 Lazarian Foundation Inc
How much does Lazarian Foundation Inc give each year?
Lazarian Foundation Inc gave $192K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $157K across 9 grants.
What is Lazarian Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lazarian Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $17,477, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lazarian Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Lazarian Foundation Inc give grants?
Lazarian Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (3 grants).
Does Lazarian Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lazarian Foundation Inc'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 Lazarian Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lazarian Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Door of Hope ($105,000), Armenian Relief and Development Ass ($43,000) and Leadership Foundations ($17,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lazarian Foundation Inc?
Lazarian Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $192K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lazarian Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lazarian Foundation Inc?
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 Lazarian Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lazarian Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4740552. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lazarian Foundation Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lazarian Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lazarian-foundation-inc-morg_c908e8a6b90c4f4cbf7d8b5ccb507a96
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