The John Lazarich Foundation
The John Lazarich Foundation is a private foundation based in Exton, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in several states, with most grant dollars going to Pennsylvania recipients.
The John Lazarich Foundation at a glance
In short: The John Lazarich Foundation gave $586K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $586,428
- +45.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,888
- +55.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,975,826
- -15.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (88% 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 John Lazarich Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2023 filing says it accepts written requests from 501(c)(3) organizations that are public charities. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The 2023 filing lists no deadline.
- Deadline
- The 2023 filing lists no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: William Kronenberg Iii And James Sa
Mailing address: 256 Eagleview Blvd Pmb 519, Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (484) 354-6019
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John Lazarich Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gateway Housing Group Inc ($386K). Together the top 10 received $582K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 87 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to Pennsylvania recipients, 11% to Hawaii, and 1% to Arkansas. The filing also reports 0% shares for Texas and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The John Lazarich Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 87% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 217% 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 $225K (2022) to $586K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $586K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Housing Group Inc Exton, PA | Same as 3A | $385,928 |
| Whale Trust Makawao, HI | Same as 3A | $62,000 |
| Camphill Soltane Glenmoore, PA | Same as 3A | $50,000 |
| Stroud Water Reseach Center Avondale, PA | Same as 3A | $25,000 |
| Chester County Hospital Foundation West Chester, PA | Same as 3A | $17,500 |
| Philadelphia Outward Bound Philadelphia, PA | Same as 3A | $15,000 |
| Phoenixville Pal Phoenixville, PA | Same as 3A | $10,000 |
| World Affairs Council of Philadelphis Philadelphia, PA | Same as 3A | $10,000 |
| Heifer Project International Little Rock, AR | Same as 3A | $5,000 |
| Grace Crossing Community Church Phoenixville, PA | Same as 3A | $2,000 |
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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 | $4,975,826 | $495,590 | $771,968 | $586,428 | 14 | $668,400 | $392,022 | $308,312 |
| 2023 | $5,876,286 | $357,731 | $569,925 | $403,000 | 15 | $474,762 | $237,068 | $131,310 |
| 2022 | $5,445,852 | $-92,046 | $420,282 | $225,234 | 20 | $317,971 | $87,842 | $319,903 |
| 2021 | $5,529,154 | $762,808 | $505,184 | $313,772 | 19 | — | $431,782 | $343,253 |
| 2020 | $5,669,021 | $538,134 | $469,328 | $296,767 | 19 | — | $347,078 | $280,201 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John Lazarich Foundation reported a distributable amount of $308K 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 included organizations whose own missions address emergency housing and heating assistance, marine mammal research and conservation, support for people with neurological and intellectual differences, hospital care, and services for youth facing HIV/AIDS, trauma, and mental health challenges.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $586,428. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $385,928, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest were $385,928 to Gateway Housing Group, $62,000 to Whale Trust, $50,000 to Camphill Soltane, $25,000 to Stroud Water Research Center, and $17,500 to Chester County Hospital Foundation.
Gateway Housing Group describes its mission as providing emergency housing assistance to people experiencing homelessness and heating assistance to families struggling to pay for it. Whale Trust says it supports and conducts scientific research, marine education, and conservation programs focused on marine mammals and their environment. Camphill Soltane describes its work as providing education, healing, relationships, and meaningful engagement and work for people with neurological and intellectual differences. Chester County Hospital Foundation says it supports the hospital’s care and nursing of injured and sick people.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William Kronenberg III, James Sacchetta, Lenoard R Olsen Jr, Alex Kronenberg, and Danielle Mink as trustees.
The John Lazarich Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alex Kronenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Mink
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Sacchetta
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lenoard R. Olsen Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Kronenberg III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dorothy Kronenberg (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 The John Lazarich Foundation
How much does The John Lazarich Foundation give each year?
The John Lazarich Foundation gave $586K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $403K across 15 grants.
What is The John Lazarich Foundation's typical grant size?
The John Lazarich Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $41,888, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The John Lazarich Foundation give grants?
The John Lazarich Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Hawaii (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants) and Phoenixville, PA (2 grants).
Does The John Lazarich Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The John Lazarich Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Same as 3A" (14 grants).
Who are The John Lazarich Foundation's largest grantees?
The John Lazarich Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Gateway Housing Group Inc ($385,928), Whale Trust ($62,000) and Camphill Soltane ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The John Lazarich Foundation?
The John Lazarich Foundation reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $668K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $308K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The John Lazarich Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John Lazarich Foundation?
The foundation’s 2023 filing says it accepts written requests from 501(c)(3) organizations that are public charities. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The John Lazarich Foundation's EIN?
The John Lazarich Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7918137. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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