The Lasher Foundation Inc
The Lasher Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Pebble Beach, California. Its 2025 filing is marked as a final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Lasher Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Lasher Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $49K), mostly in California. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,228,400
- +1323.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +38.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $49,136
- +924.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (9 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (80% 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 Lasher Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a written request identifying the charity and use of funds, with a form available by contacting Mark Lasher.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Mark Lasher
Mailing address: 8575 Laguna Grove Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95757-8711
Phone: (916) 405-2610
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lasher Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Montage Health Foundation ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 114 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing lists the Greater Sacramento, California area as an award restriction. Reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California (80%), Nevada (12%), Pennsylvania (4%), Oklahoma (2%), and Illinois (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Lasher Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 25 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $85K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 28% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 2216% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 171% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2020) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montage Health Foundation Monterey, CA | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| Stanford University - Neurological Palo Alto, CA | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| Tahoe Fund Incline Village, NV | General Purpose | $150,000 |
| Sacramento Food Bank Sacramento, CA | Food for the Needy | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army Sacramento, CA | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| American River Parkway Foundation Carmichael, CA | General Operation | $50,000 |
| Help Hope Live Suite, PA | General Operation | $45,000 |
| Monterey Symphony CarmelbytheSea, CA | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Sacramento Childrens Home Sacramento, CA | Crisis Nursery | $20,000 |
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | Research | $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 | — | $893,060 | $1,228,400 | $1,228,400 | 25 | $1,228,400 | — | — |
| 2024 | $335,340 | $22,000 | $89,222 | $86,300 | 18 | $86,300 | $22,000 | $50,379 |
| 2023 | $402,563 | $22,879 | $164,656 | $147,850 | 19 | $147,850 | $22,879 | $52,473 |
| 2022 | $544,339 | $21,102 | $64,637 | $53,050 | 23 | $53,050 | $19,573 | — |
| 2021 | $922,751 | $60,719 | $74,547 | $62,000 | 29 | $62,000 | $20,417 | $60,691 |
| 2020 | $601,702 | $39,246 | $62,746 | $51,520 | 27 | — | $22,246 | $50,374 |
| 2019 | $625,202 | $65,261 | $62,281 | $51,611 | 24 | — | $25,750 | $50,645 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations it supported: Montage Health Foundation says it advances the vision and strategic priorities of Montage Health and seeks to improve community health; American River Parkway Foundation says it works to conserve and nurture the Parkway; and Sacramento Children’s Home says it seeks to maximize the potential of children and families. Other 2025 recipients included organizations focused on food assistance, medical research, service dogs, housing, and veteran integration.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $1,228,400. Awards ranged from $2,000 to $250,000, with a median of $20,000. Notable grants included $250,000 each to Montage Health Foundation and Stanford University – Neurological, $150,000 to Tahoe Fund, and $100,000 each to Sacramento Food Bank and Salvation Army in Sacramento. Other recipients included American River Parkway Foundation ($50,000), Help Hope Live ($45,000), Monterey Symphony ($25,000), and Sacramento Children’s Home ($20,000).
The 2025 filing says applicants should submit a written request that identifies the charity and intended use of funds; it says to contact Mark Lasher for the form. Because the filing is marked final, these instructions should not be treated as a current application opportunity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark W. Lasher as CEO and Scott R. Lasher as Secretary.
The Lasher Foundation Inc is led by Mark W. Lasher, CEO on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark W. Lasher
CEO
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott R. Lasher
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Lasher Foundation Inc
How much does The Lasher Foundation Inc give each year?
The Lasher Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $86K across 18 grants.
What is The Lasher Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Lasher Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $49,136, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lasher Foundation Inc that year got $85K on average.
Where does The Lasher Foundation Inc give grants?
The Lasher Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nevada (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sacramento, CA (9 grants) and Monterey, CA (2 grants).
Does The Lasher Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 72% of The Lasher Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lasher Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Lasher Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Montage Health Foundation ($250,000), Stanford University - Neurological ($250,000) and Tahoe Fund ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does The Lasher Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lasher Foundation Inc?
The filing lists a written request identifying the charity and use of funds, with a form available by contacting Mark Lasher. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lasher Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Lasher Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4274916. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 22, 2024)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Lasher Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lasher-foundation-inc-morg_8fda909a35ef4664a047760aa2b24af8
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