M Lazy M Foundation
M Lazy M Foundation is a private foundation based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and an individual recipient in Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming.
M Lazy M Foundation at a glance
In short: M Lazy M Foundation gave $125K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Utah. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,000
- +18.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,813
- +11.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,343,510
- -3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (68% 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 M Lazy M 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: 2102 East 3300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Phone: (801) 486-4360
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who M Lazy M Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Westminster University ($40K). Together the top 10 received $105K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Utah (68%), Idaho (30%), and Wyoming (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is M Lazy M Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% 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 $95K (2020) to $125K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster University Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Community Foundation of Teton Valley Driggs, ID | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Utah Museum of Natural History SLC, UT | Charitable | $15,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Teton Valley Trails & Pathways Driggs, ID | Chartibale | $8,000 |
| 4TH Street Clinic SLC, UT | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Family Safety Network Driggs, ID | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Teton Regional Land Trust Driggs, ID | Chartibale | $5,000 |
| Wasatch Community Gardens Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Teton Valley Ski Education Foundation Driggs, ID | Charitable | $4,000 |
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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 | $1,343,510 | $102,992 | $148,387 | $125,000 | 16 | $125,000 | $48,518 | $117,791 |
| 2023 | $1,388,905 | $150,089 | $124,367 | $105,100 | 15 | $105,100 | $107,853 | $101,232 |
| 2022 | $1,363,183 | $72,790 | $133,551 | $114,200 | 17 | — | $29,828 | $101,059 |
| 2021 | $1,423,944 | $80,397 | $132,911 | $113,500 | 19 | — | $37,561 | $111,135 |
| 2020 | $1,476,458 | $-28,559 | $114,351 | $95,000 | 17 | — | — | $90,259 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M Lazy M Foundation reported a distributable amount of $118K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, trails and pathways, land conservation, family safety, community gardening, winter sports education, health care, and parks.
Grantee descriptions illustrate this range. Westminster University describes its work as providing undergraduate, selected graduate, and other programs centered on student learning. Teton Valley Trails & Pathways says it promotes and facilitates trails and pathways programs to create a connected community. Teton Regional Land Trust describes its mission as conserving working farms and ranches, wildlife habitat, and scenic open spaces in eastern Idaho. Family Safety Network says it advocates for healthy relationships and empowers survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Teton Valley. Wasatch Community Gardens describes its mission as empowering people to grow and eat healthy, organic, local food. Teton Valley Ski Education says it provides an affordable winter sports program for young athletes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $125,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants included $40,000 to Westminster University, $15,000 each to Community Foundation of Teton Valley and Utah Museum of Natural History, and $10,000 to an individual recipient for a scholarship. Other grants included $8,000 to Teton Valley Trails & Pathways; $5,000 each to 4th Street Clinic, Family Safety Network, Teton Regional Land Trust, and Wasatch Community Gardens; and $4,000 to Teton Valley Ski Education Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Ferro as president and Muffy Mead as secretary/treasurer.
M Lazy M Foundation is led by Michael Ferro, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Ferro
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Muffy Mead
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Muffy Ferro (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 M Lazy M Foundation
How much does M Lazy M Foundation give each year?
M Lazy M Foundation gave $125K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $105K across 15 grants.
What is M Lazy M Foundation's typical grant size?
M Lazy M Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,813, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from M Lazy M Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does M Lazy M Foundation give grants?
M Lazy M Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were SLC, UT (6 grants), Driggs, ID (5 grants) and Salt Lake City, UT (3 grants).
Does M Lazy M Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on M Lazy M Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants).
Who are M Lazy M Foundation's largest grantees?
M Lazy M Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Westminster University ($40,000), Community Foundation of Teton Valley ($15,000) and Utah Museum of Natural History ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is M Lazy M Foundation?
M Lazy M Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $125K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $118K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does M Lazy M Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, trails and pathways, land conservation, family safety, community gardening, winter sports education, health care, and parks. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from M Lazy M 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 M Lazy M Foundation's EIN?
M Lazy M Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5513725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does M Lazy M 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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