Lazbridge Foundation
Lazbridge Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $355K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $17K.
Lazbridge Foundation at a glance
In short: Lazbridge Foundation gave $85K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,000
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,500
- +46.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $42,500
- Total assets
- $354,562
- -16.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lazbridge Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Brearley School ($45K). Together the top 2 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lazbridge Foundation gives
- Giving grew 750% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 417% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $170K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Brearley School New York, NY | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldstone School New York, NY | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
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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 | $354,562 | $19,265 | $87,457 | $85,000 | 2 | $85,000 | $16,808 | $20,372 |
| 2023 | $422,754 | $15,755 | $89,404 | $87,000 | 3 | $87,000 | $13,351 | $24,066 |
| 2022 | $496,403 | $1,031 | $172,498 | $170,000 | 3 | $170,000 | — | $29,246 |
| 2021 | $667,870 | $671 | $12,551 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | — | $33,008 |
| 2020 | $719,750 | $349 | $81,136 | $80,000 | 2 | — | — | $37,251 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lazbridge Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lazbridge Foundation is led by Ilene S. Lefcourt, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ilene S. Lefcourt
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Lefcourt
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Lefcourt-Taylor
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 Lazbridge Foundation
How much does Lazbridge Foundation give each year?
Lazbridge Foundation gave $85K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $87K across 3 grants.
How large is Lazbridge Foundation?
Lazbridge Foundation reported $355K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Lazbridge Foundation operate?
Lazbridge Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is Lazbridge Foundation's EIN?
Lazbridge Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1707183. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Lazbridge Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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