The J Lagano Family Foundation
The J Lagano Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Massapequa, New York. Its 2024 filing lists charitable grants to organizations including schools, hospitals, and health-related foundations.
The J Lagano Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The J Lagano Family Foundation gave $7K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $740), mostly in New York. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,400
- -15.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $740
- -40.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $675
- Total assets
- $128,475
- -12.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (73% 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 The J Lagano Family 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. Its filing lists no contact, application materials, deadlines, or award restrictions.
- Contact
Mailing address: 46 Riviera Drive South, Massapequa, NY 11758
Phone: (516) 795-3532
Website: https://www.jlaganofoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The J Lagano Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Rose of Lima School ($1K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 9% to Tennessee, 9% to Florida, and 9% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The J Lagano Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $675; repeat grants $783. How we count
Medians: $675 first-time, $675 repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2024) to $12K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Rose of Lima School Massapequa, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald New Hyde Park, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Judes Children Research Memphis, TN | Charitable | $675 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | Charitable | $675 |
| Northwell Health Foundation New York, NY | Charitable | $675 |
| St Francis Hospital Foundation Roslyn, NY | Charitable | $675 |
| St Mary Hospital for Children Bayside, NY | Charitable | $675 |
| Cohen Children Medical Center Queens, NY | Charitable | $675 |
| St Joseph Children Hospital Paterson, NJ | Charitable | $675 |
| NYU Langone Cancer Center for Kids Mineola, NY | Charitable | $675 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $128,475 | — | $18,045 | $7,400 | 10 | $10,645 | — |
| 2023 | $146,520 | — | $28,582 | $8,755 | 7 | $28,582 | — |
| 2022 | $175,102 | $71 | $27,627 | $11,001 | 8 | $19,977 | — |
| 2021 | $202,658 | $11 | $28,778 | $11,931 | 8 | — | $11 |
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 went to charitable organizations, including St Rose of Lima School and several children’s hospitals and medical organizations. Northwell Health Foundation, a recipient, describes its mission as linking donors, patients, and leaders with philanthropic support for underserved and uninsured people, medical technology and research, and health facilities and programs. That is Northwell Health Foundation’s stated mission, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $7,400 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $675 to $1,000, with a median of $675.
Notable 2024 grants included $1,000 each to St Rose of Lima School and Ronald McDonald, and $675 each to St Judes Children Research, Shriners Hospital for Children, Northwell Health Foundation, St Francis Hospital Foundation, St Mary Hospital for Children, Cohen Children Medical Center, St Joseph Children Hospital, and NYU Langone Cancer Center for Kids.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph Lagano as president and Yaohua Zhu as CFO.
The J Lagano Family Foundation is led by Joseph Lagano, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Lagano
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Yaohua Zhu
CFO
On filings since 2022
$8K (2022) → $8K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Yao Hua Zhu (2021) — CFO
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $8K, to Yaohua Zhu (CFO).
Frequently asked questions about The J Lagano Family Foundation
How much does The J Lagano Family Foundation give each year?
The J Lagano Family Foundation gave $7K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9K across 7 grants.
What is The J Lagano Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The J Lagano Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $675, and its average grant was $740, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The J Lagano Family Foundation that year got $675 on average.
Where does The J Lagano Family Foundation give grants?
The J Lagano Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (9%) and Florida (9%).
Does The J Lagano Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The J Lagano Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants).
Who are The J Lagano Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The J Lagano Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Rose of Lima School ($1,000), Ronald McDonald ($1,000) and St Judes Children Research ($675), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The J Lagano Family Foundation?
The J Lagano Family Foundation reported $128K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does The J Lagano Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to charitable organizations, including St Rose of Lima School and several children’s hospitals and medical organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The J Lagano Family 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 The J Lagano Family Foundation's EIN?
The J Lagano Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3393180. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The J Lagano 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
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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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