The Laszlo Family Foundation
The Laszlo Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsford, New York. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations, including Rochester-area organizations working in areas such as food access, shelter, and community services.
The Laszlo Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Laszlo Family Foundation gave $101K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,500
- +229.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +52.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,466
- +115.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $269,725
- -17.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (8 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Laszlo Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 Dryden Circle, Pittsford, NY 14534
Phone: (585) 485-0159
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Laszlo Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was House of Mercy ($5K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 99 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 10% to recipients in Washington, DC. Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa each received 3% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Laszlo Family Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 29 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 81% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 608% 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 $31K (2024) to $542K (2022). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| House of Mercy Rochester, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Open Door Mission Rochester, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Rochester, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Family Comm Svcs Rochester, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Villa of Hope Rochester, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| East House Rochester, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Foodlink Rochester, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Peter's Kitchen Rochester, NY | Charitable | $3,250 |
| St Joseph's House of Hospitality Rochester, NY | Charitable | $3,250 |
| Dimitri House Rochester, NY | Charitable | $3,250 |
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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 | $269,725 | $36,639 | $101,704 | $100,500 | 29 | $100,500 | $36,639 | $16,539 |
| 2024 | $328,290 | $14,680 | $31,351 | $30,500 | 19 | $30,500 | $14,680 | $17,551 |
| 2023 | $344,961 | $31,129 | $48,787 | $46,271 | 19 | $46,271 | $30,629 | $18,031 |
| 2022 | $363,119 | $152,204 | $543,317 | $542,060 | 15 | $542,060 | $152,204 | $21,836 |
| 2021 | $754,232 | $54,482 | $265,413 | $264,950 | 17 | $264,950 | $54,482 | $45,752 |
| 2020 | $964,663 | $43,095 | $43,622 | $43,000 | 12 | — | $26,095 | $40,045 |
| 2019 | $965,190 | $25,178 | $43,076 | $42,500 | 12 | — | $26,083 | $42,085 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Laszlo Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K 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 is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with a range of charitable missions. For example, Foodlink says its mission is to use the power of food to end hunger and build healthier communities. House of Mercy describes its work as providing safe shelter, compassionate support, and pathways to stability for people experiencing homelessness. Villa of Hope says it partners with individuals, families, and communities to rebuild relationships, recover potential, and renew hope. East House describes providing residential, rehabilitation, and support services in the Rochester area to adults recovering from major mental illnesses, chemical dependency, and other disabling conditions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $100,500. Grants ranged from $1,750 to $5,000, with a median of $3,250. Its largest listed grants were $5,000 each to House of Mercy, Open Door Mission, Salvation Army, Catholic Charities Family Community Services, Villa of Hope, East House, and Foodlink, all in Rochester.
Other listed grants of $3,250 included St. Peter’s Kitchen, St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality, Dimitri House, Blessed Sacrament, and St. Andrews Food Cupboard, all in Rochester. St. Andrews Food Cupboard describes its work as alleviating food insecurity, providing clothing and affordable housing, and connecting clients with other services. The foundation also gave $3,250 to FINCA International in Washington, DC, whose stated mission is to end poverty through sustainable and scalable solutions, and $3,250 to Smile Train in New York, NY, whose stated purpose is to expand opportunities for people born with clefts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul R. Messina as President and Harry Messina as Treasurer.
The Laszlo Family Foundation is led by Paul R. Messina, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul R. Messina
President
Chairman → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Harry Messina
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael Messina (2019–2020) — President
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 Laszlo Family Foundation
How much does The Laszlo Family Foundation give each year?
The Laszlo Family Foundation gave $101K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 19 grants.
What is The Laszlo Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Laszlo Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,250, and its average grant was $3,466, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Laszlo Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Laszlo Family Foundation give grants?
The Laszlo Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (18 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Laszlo Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on The Laszlo Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (29 grants).
Who are The Laszlo Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Laszlo Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include House of Mercy ($5,000), Open Door Mission ($5,000) and Salvation Army ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Laszlo Family Foundation?
The Laszlo Family Foundation reported $270K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $101K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Laszlo Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with a range of charitable missions. For example, Foodlink says its mission is to use the power of food to end hunger and build healthier communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Laszlo Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Laszlo Family Foundation's EIN?
The Laszlo Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6514654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Laszlo Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Laszlo Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 26, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-laszlo-family-foundation-morg_91b7818dd994448fbb08289e8315251a
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