Lazzerini Family Foundation
The Lazzerini Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Bakersfield, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in arts, youth services, food distribution, and support for people affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
Lazzerini Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lazzerini Family Foundation gave $68K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,500
- -21.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,821
- -21.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $828,197
- -6.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 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 Lazzerini Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 9517, Bakersfield, CA 93389
Phone: (661) 833-3783
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lazzerini Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimer's Disease Association ($11K). Together the top 10 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 66 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 15% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lazzerini Family Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 66% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2024) to $221K (2020). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Disease Association Bakersfield, CA | Annual heart never forgets senior prom & hnf gala 2024 | $11,000 |
| Bakersfield Museum of Art Bakersfield, CA | Grant used to fund improvements to front gallery and reception area | $10,000 |
| Lead Changes Weatherford, TX | Grant used to fund the various programs within the organization | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of KC Bakersfield, CA | Grant used to fund the various programs within the organization | $5,000 |
| CASA of Kern County Bakersfield, CA | Grant used to fund the various programs within the organization | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts Central CA South Bakersfield, CA | Grant used to fund the various programs within the organization | $5,000 |
| Golden Empire Gleaners Bakersfield, CA | Grant used to fund the various programs within the organization | $5,000 |
| Gtedc Arts Commission Keene, CA | Art 2024 Tehachapi Sponsor | $5,000 |
| BMH Foundation Bakersfield, CA | Grant used to fund the various programs within the organization | $3,500 |
| Calm Bakersfield, CA | 2024 Holiday Lights Sponsor | $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 | $828,197 | $13,975 | $72,069 | $67,500 | 14 | $67,500 | $13,975 | $55,705 |
| 2023 | $886,291 | $58,820 | $90,845 | $86,000 | 14 | $86,000 | $58,820 | $49,876 |
| 2022 | $918,316 | $15,438 | $68,000 | $68,000 | 12 | $68,000 | $15,438 | $54,133 |
| 2021 | $970,878 | $87,829 | $202,118 | $198,500 | 14 | $198,500 | $87,829 | $62,443 |
| 2020 | $1,085,167 | $163,882 | $230,945 | $221,305 | 12 | — | $163,882 | $52,833 |
| 2019 | $1,152,230 | $178,483 | $189,665 | $187,000 | 14 | — | $178,483 | $58,836 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lazzerini Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56K 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 include support for a range of organizations. For example, the Alzheimer’s Disease Association says its mission is to maintain and enhance the quality of life for people impacted by Alzheimer’s; Golden Empire Gleaners says it operates a food collection, preservation, and distribution system for needy individuals and charitable corporations; and Garden Pathways describes its work as mentoring, training, education, and social service programs for children, youth, and adults.
Other 2024 grantees include the Bakersfield Museum of Art, Girl Scouts Central California South, CASA of Kern County, and Lead Changes. Lead Changes says it uses horsemanship to equip youth ages 11–17 with leadership skills, confidence, and integrity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported $67,500 in grants across 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $11,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among its 2024 grants, the foundation gave $11,000 to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association for its annual Heart Never Forgets Senior Prom and HNF Gala, and $10,000 each to the Bakersfield Museum of Art for improvements to its front gallery and reception area and to Lead Changes for its programs. Other grants included $5,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of KC, CASA of Kern County, Girl Scouts Central California South, Golden Empire Gleaners, and GTEDC Arts Commission. The filing also lists $3,500 for BMH Foundation, $2,500 each for CALM and Garden Pathways, and $1,000 for Buena Vista Museum. Separately, JJs Legacy reports receiving $1,000 from the foundation in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Holly Lazzerini as president, William Lazzerini Jr as secretary/treasurer, Mike Lazzerini as director, and Jenna Foster as director.
Lazzerini Family Foundation is led by Holly Lazzerini, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Holly Lazzerini
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Foster
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Lazzerini
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Lazzerini Jr.
Secretary & Treasuer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Lazzerini Family Foundation
How much does Lazzerini Family Foundation give each year?
Lazzerini Family Foundation gave $68K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $86K across 14 grants.
What is Lazzerini Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lazzerini Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,821, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lazzerini Family Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Lazzerini Family Foundation give grants?
Lazzerini Family Foundation 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 Texas (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bakersfield, CA (11 grants).
Does Lazzerini Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Lazzerini Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Lazzerini Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lazzerini Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alzheimer's Disease Association ($11,000), Bakersfield Museum of Art ($10,000) and Lead Changes ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lazzerini Family Foundation?
Lazzerini Family Foundation reported $828K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lazzerini Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lazzerini Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lazzerini Family Foundation's EIN?
Lazzerini Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1450973. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Lazzerini 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lazzerini Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lazzerini-family-foundation-morg_cc5490780c9341ad942f5790ca74e457
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