Nancy & Maurice Lazarus Fund
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
-1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$66K
-16.7% YoY
Grant Count
85
+9.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$774.118
-23.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nancy & Maurice Lazarus Fund reported a distributable amount of $71K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking reflects support across multiple sectors including education, philanthropy, voluntarism, grantmaking, and human services. The foundation makes grants for general charitable purposes.
Grantmaking
The Nancy & Maurice Lazarus Fund is an active grantmaker with a diverse portfolio of recipients. In the most recent fiscal year (ending November 2023), the foundation made 76 grants totaling approximately $62,350.
Grant Range
Range:** Typical awards range from $100 to $7,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with particular activity in Massachusetts, New York, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending November 2023:
- Total Assets: $1,144,368
- Total Revenues: $83,223
- Total Expenses: $92,170
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation maintains a modest annual revenue relative to its asset base, with expenses exceeding revenues in the most recent fiscal year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,131,656 | $1,144,368 | $1,153,315 |
| Revenue | $68,025 | $83,223 | $84,755 |
| Expenses | $80,739 | $92,170 | $76,610 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $68,130 | $80,495 | $63,425 |
| Net Investment Income | $56,316 | $72,222 | $75,963 |
| Distributable Amount | $71,423 | $66,374 | $68,910 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fenway High School ($3,500), Lesley University ($2,000), Brandeis University Lee Scott Rachman ($1,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| ASPCMSPCA JAMAICA PLAIN, MA | GENERAL PURPOSES | $750 |
| ATRIUM SCHOOL WATERTOWN, MA | GENERAL PURPOSES | $500 |
| BOSTON BAROQUE BOSTON, MA | GENERAL PURPOSES | $300 |
| BOSTON PARTNERS IN EDUCATION BOSTON, MA | GENERAL PURPOSES | $200 |
| BOWDOIN COLLEGE BRUNSWICK, ME | GENERAL PURPOSES | $250 |
| BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY ANNUAL FUND WALTHAM, MA | GENERAL PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY LEE SCOTT RACHMAN WALTHAM, MA | GENERAL PURPOSES | $1,500 |
| CAPE COD MODERN HOUSE TRUST SOUTH WELLFLEET, MA | GENERAL PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| CARROLL SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND NEWTON, MA | GENERAL PURPOSES | $200 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Carol Lazarus serves as Trustee of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JILL LAZARUS EURICH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CAROL LAZARUS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: C/O Fiduciary Trust Co, PO Box 5, Boston, MA 02205
Telephone: 617-482-5270
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Nancy & Maurice Lazarus Fund fund?
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, its grantmaking reflects support across multiple sectors including education, philanthropy, voluntarism, grantmaking, and human services. The foundation makes grants for general charitable purposes.
How do I apply for a grant from Nancy & Maurice Lazarus Fund?
The Nancy & Maurice Lazarus Fund is an active grantmaker with a diverse portfolio of recipients. In the most recent fiscal year (ending November 2023), the foundation made 76 grants totaling approximately $62,350. **Grant Size Range:** Typical awards range from $100 to $7,000. **Recent Grant Examples (2023):** • World Central Kitchen: $7,000 • American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts: $5,000 • Save the Children Federation: $4,000 The foundation distributes grants to organizations across …
Where does Nancy & Maurice Lazarus Fund make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with particular activity in Massachusetts, New York, and the District of Columbia.
What size grants does Nancy & Maurice Lazarus Fund award?
In 2024, Nancy & Maurice Lazarus Fund awarded 85 grants totaling $66K — an average of about $774.118 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Nancy & Maurice Lazarus Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Nancy & Maurice Lazarus Fund reported a distributable amount of $71K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Nancy & Maurice Lazarus Fund's EIN?
Nancy & Maurice Lazarus Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6039456. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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