The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus
The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland. It reported 16 grants totaling $193,000 for filing year 2025, supporting charitable organizations including a university, Jewish community organizations, cultural institutions, and a healthcare institution.
The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus at a glance
In short: The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus gave $193K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state District of Columbia. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $193,000
- +41.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- -15.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,063
- +68.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,470,078
- +4.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus
- 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: 4550 Montgomery Avenue 810N, Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone: (240) 752-1706
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Jewish Voters Resource Center ($50K). Together the top 10 received $185K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 113 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For filing year 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Washington, DC (42%), Maryland (26%), New York (19%), Georgia (13%), and Colorado (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 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 $11K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $12K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 183% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $136K (2024) to $244K (2023). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $193K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Voters Resource Center Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington North Bethesda, MD | General Support | $25,000 |
| Brotherhood Synagogue New York, NY | General Support | $17,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| National Gallery of Art Washington, DC | General Support | $15,000 |
| Chabad Shul of Potomac Potomac, MD | General Support | $12,000 |
| Leaders Institute Bethesda, MD | General Support | $10,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,470,078 | $42,249 | $224,536 | $193,000 | 16 | $208,768 | $24,800 | $113,826 |
| 2024 | $2,359,282 | $85,265 | $193,480 | $136,300 | 19 | $149,890 | $71,595 | $106,348 |
| 2023 | $2,000,756 | $1,618,808 | $273,521 | $243,800 | 20 | $257,050 | $1,604,169 | $19,419 |
| 2022 | $655,469 | $96,998 | $179,873 | $152,500 | 31 | $165,328 | $82,453 | $43,438 |
| 2021 | $738,344 | $110,705 | $214,961 | $183,000 | 27 | — | $92,119 | $49,816 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus reported a distributable amount of $114K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include general-support awards to organizations whose work spans different fields. Emory University describes its mission as creating, preserving, teaching, and applying knowledge in the service of humanity. The Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as fighting antisemitism and other forms of hate and securing justice and fair treatment for all. National Jewish Health says its mission is to heal, discover, and educate as a healthcare institution.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $193,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest reported awards included $50,000 to the Jewish Voters Resource Center; $25,000 each to Emory University and the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington; $17,500 to Brotherhood Synagogue; and $15,000 each to the Anti-Defamation League and the National Gallery of Art. These grants were listed for general support.
Other reported 2025 grants included $12,000 to Chabad Shul of Potomac, $10,000 each to Leaders Institute and the US Holocaust Memorial Museum, and $5,000 to Adas Israel Congregation. The Bethesda Community Base Ball Club received $1,000, and National Jewish Health received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph A. Baldinger and Michael C. Gelman as trustees.
The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph A. Baldinger
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$15K (2021) → $20K (2025)
Michael C. Gelman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$6K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Joseph a Baldinger (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus
How much does The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus give each year?
The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus gave $193K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $136K across 19 grants.
What is The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus's typical grant size?
The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,063, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus give grants?
The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus's top state is District of Columbia, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (26%) and New York (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Potomac, MD (2 grants) and Bethesda, MD (2 grants).
Does The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus's largest grantees?
The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus's largest 2025 grantees include The Jewish Voters Resource Center ($50,000), Emory University ($25,000) and The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus?
The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $209K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $114K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include general-support awards to organizations whose work spans different fields. Emory University describes its mission as creating, preserving, teaching, and applying knowledge in the service of humanity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus?
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 Julius and Dorothy Lazarus's EIN?
The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1909406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Julius and Dorothy Lazarus funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-julius-and-dorothy-lazarus-morg_26acbd314ae24ff7a057f5bf083eb073
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