The Laserson-Trandafir Charitable Foun
The Laserson-Trandafir Charitable Foun is a private foundation, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $30K.
The Laserson-Trandafir Charitable Foun at a glance
In short: The Laserson-Trandafir Charitable Foun gave $30K across 4 grants in 2023 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $29,619
- +471.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $7,405
- +328.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $6,060
- Primary geography
- New York (69% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Laserson-Trandafir Charitable Foun funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Citimeals on Wheels ($16K). Together the top 4 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Laserson-Trandafir Charitable Foun gives
- Giving grew 263% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 318% 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $30K (2023). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Citimeals on Wheels New York, NY | Charitable Donation | $16,000 |
| Adas Israel Washington, DC | Charitable Donation | $7,636 |
| UNICEF New York, NY | Charitable Donation | $4,483 |
| Shakespear Theatre Company Washington, DC | Charitable Donation | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $30,469 | $29,619 | 4 | $30,469 | — |
| 2022 | $30,469 | $5,181 | $5,181 | 3 | $5,181 | $1,628 |
| 2021 | $35,650 | $2,064 | $2,064 | 2 | — | $1,820 |
| 2020 | $37,714 | $8,150 | $8,150 | 5 | — | $1,955 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Laserson-Trandafir Charitable Foun's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Eric C. Rose
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonathan Gross
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nina L. Dunn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Laserson-Trandafir Charitable Foun
How much does The Laserson-Trandafir Charitable Foun give each year?
The Laserson-Trandafir Charitable Foun gave $30K across 4 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $5K across 3 grants.
What is The Laserson-Trandafir Charitable Foun's typical grant size?
The Laserson-Trandafir Charitable Foun's median grant in 2023 was $6,060, and its average grant was $7,405, across 4 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Laserson-Trandafir Charitable Foun give grants?
The Laserson-Trandafir Charitable Foun gives mostly in New York: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Laserson-Trandafir Charitable Foun give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Laserson-Trandafir Charitable Foun's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (4 grants).
What is The Laserson-Trandafir Charitable Foun's EIN?
The Laserson-Trandafir Charitable Foun's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3843517. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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