Stanley and Gene Lasdon Foundation
Stanley and Gene Lasdon Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bedford, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $325K. Net investment income was $282K.
Stanley and Gene Lasdon Foundation at a glance
In short: Stanley and Gene Lasdon Foundation gave $325K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $163K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $325,000
- +121.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $162,500
- +121.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $162,500
- Total assets
- $5,702,251
- -0.3% 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 Stanley and Gene Lasdon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lagond School of Music ($200K). Together the top 2 received $325K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Stanley and Gene Lasdon Foundation gives
- Giving grew 103% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 131% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $147K (2023) to $325K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lagond School of Music Elmsford, NY | General | $200,000 |
| The Harvey School Katonah, NY | General | $125,000 |
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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 | $5,702,251 | $353,749 | $368,494 | $325,000 | 2 | $346,625 | $281,880 | $264,540 |
| 2023 | $5,716,996 | $280,161 | $199,550 | $147,000 | 2 | $170,625 | $256,472 | $257,916 |
| 2022 | $5,636,385 | $388,797 | $271,585 | $225,000 | 1 | $246,775 | $367,022 | $267,593 |
| 2021 | $5,519,173 | $245,650 | $214,646 | $160,100 | 3 | $187,350 | $218,354 | $293,320 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stanley and Gene Lasdon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $265K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Stanley and Gene Lasdon Foundation is led by Jeffrey S. Lasdon, Director & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey S. Lasdon
Director & President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline M. Lasdon
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette M. Lasdon
Director, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Stanley and Gene Lasdon Foundation
How much does Stanley and Gene Lasdon Foundation give each year?
Stanley and Gene Lasdon Foundation gave $325K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $147K across 2 grants.
How large is Stanley and Gene Lasdon Foundation?
Stanley and Gene Lasdon Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $347K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $265K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Stanley and Gene Lasdon Foundation operate?
Stanley and Gene Lasdon Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is Stanley and Gene Lasdon Foundation's EIN?
Stanley and Gene Lasdon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2574312. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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