The Lassor and Fanny Agoos Charity Fund
The Lassor and Fanny Agoos Charity Fund is a private foundation established in 1926 and based in Newton, Massachusetts. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity and functions as a family foundation focused on philanthropic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
+3.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$203K
+1.8% YoY
Grant Count
47
+17.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-13.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for Jewish agencies, human services, and the arts. Recent grantmaking has concentrated on education, philanthropy and voluntarism, and human services. Notable funding areas include housing grants, women's shelters, supportive housing, and homelessness-related initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 35 grants in 2023, with total giving of $199,500. Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $30,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts, New York, and Florida, with a particular emphasis on Massachusetts-based organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $2,539,126
- Total Giving: $199,500
- Total Revenues: $111,879
- Total Expenses: $223,621
- Investment Income and Dividends: $69,700 (partial figure from 2023)
- Total Liabilities: $3,500
The foundation has zero employees and operates with minimal staffing.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,614,535 | $2,539,126 | $2,650,975 |
| Revenue | $305,984 | $111,879 | $365,961 |
| Expenses | $231,428 | $223,621 | $234,008 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $203,100 | $199,500 | $203,300 |
| Net Investment Income | $285,641 | $92,291 | $345,856 |
| Distributable Amount | $188,700 | $175,443 | $185,890 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
194 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jon Simon serves as a contact person for the foundation, located at 329 Hartman Road, Newton, MA 02459.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL B BRUCK | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| LAILA FREEDBERG | SECRETARY | — | — |
| JON SIMON | TREASURER | — | — |
Contact Information
Telephone: 617-319-1450
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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