The Lachman Family Foundation Inc
The Lachman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Purchase, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $13.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $750K. Net investment income was $638K.
The Lachman Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Lachman Family Foundation Inc gave $750K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $107K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $750,000
- +13.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $107,143
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $13,656,742
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Lachman Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Wisconsin Foundation ($550K). Together the top 7 received $750K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 27 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lachman Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $600K (2021) to $750K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $750K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | To Provide Educational Scholarships for Students | $550,000 |
| San Diego Opera San Diego, CA | To help deliver exceptional vocal performances and exciting, accessible programs to diverse audiences, focusing on community engagement and the transformative power of live performance. | $50,000 |
| The Baltimore Community Kollel Inc Baltimore, MD | To enhance the love of Jewish learning and practice for all Jews, young and old, regardless of background or level of knowledge and observance. | $50,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | Caring for Jews everywhere and New Yorkers of all backgrounds, responding to crises close to home and far away, and shaping our Jewish future. | $30,000 |
| The Jewish Federations of North America New York, NY | Our mission is to protect and enhance the well-being of Jews worldwide through meaningful contributions to community, Israel and civil society. | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee New York, NY | As the leading global Jewish humanitarian organization, we rescue Jews in danger, provide aid to vulnerable Jews, develop innovative solutions to Israel's most complex social challenges, cultivate a Jewish future, and lead the Jewish community's response to global crises like natural disasters, public health emergencies, and more. | $25,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation La Jolla, CA | To support the nurses station at scripps memorial la jolla. | $20,000 |
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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 | $13,656,742 | $699,228 | $820,963 | $750,000 | 7 | $750,000 | $638,265 | $769,989 |
| 2024 | $13,778,477 | $847,182 | $756,299 | $663,000 | 6 | $663,000 | $753,883 | $731,146 |
| 2023 | $13,687,594 | $640,876 | $803,286 | $680,000 | 6 | $698,915 | $464,683 | $727,617 |
| 2022 | $13,850,004 | $1,483,023 | $817,666 | $672,000 | 5 | $692,100 | $300,035 | $653,361 |
| 2021 | $13,184,647 | $1,022,791 | $769,575 | $600,000 | 3 | $625,474 | $283,636 | $705,838 |
| 2020 | $12,931,431 | $674,468 | $817,121 | $615,500 | 7 | — | $380,617 | $681,817 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lachman Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $770K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lachman Family Foundation Inc is led by David B. Petshaft, President, Treasurer & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David B. Petshaft
President, Treasurer & Director
Vice President, Secretary & Director → President, Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Roger Jee
Vice President, Secretary & Director
Vice President & Director → Vice President, Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Leon Lachman (2020–2023) — President, Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Lachman Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Lachman Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Lachman Family Foundation Inc gave $750K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $663K across 6 grants.
What is The Lachman Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Lachman Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $107,143, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lachman Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Lachman Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (11%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Lachman Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Lachman Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Lachman Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Lachman Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University of Wisconsin Foundation ($550,000), San Diego Opera ($50,000) and The Baltimore Community Kollel Inc ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lachman Family Foundation Inc?
The Lachman Family Foundation Inc reported $13.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $750K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $770K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Lachman Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Lachman Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0033014. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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