The Laszlo Family Foundation
The Laszlo N Tauber Family Foundation is a private foundation established in December 2003, based in North Bethesda, Maryland. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN: 30-0208793) and focuses on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple cause areas including Holocaust education, mental health, Jewish charities, and community development initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$328K
-4.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$31K
-34.1% YoY
Grant Count
19
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-34.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Laszlo Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports a diverse range of charitable purposes through several distinct grant programs:
- Jewish Charities — Supporting religious and community development initiatives
- General Charitable Support — Broad-based philanthropic purposes
- General Support — Unrestricted funding to eligible organizations
- Women of the Inn — Homeless services and women's services
- Temple Security — Religious security and community safety initiatives
- Bioinformatics and Scholars-at-Risk — Additional specialized program areas
The foundation's grantmaking reflects interests in Holocaust education, mental health services, and left-progressive advocacy organizations in the United States and Israel.
Grantmaking
Most grant programs show activity through 2023, with some programs last awarding in 2022. The foundation maintains multiple active grant programs with consistent annual distribution.
Grant Range
$500 to $411,800
Average Grant
amount: Varies by program ($7,250–$16,391)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on California, New York, and Maryland, with additional international activity in Israel.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets: $40,859,831
- Total annual giving: $1,285,081–$1,328,916
- Total revenue: $2,997,422–$3,010,000
- Total expenses: $2,009,398–$2,400,000
Financial Stability: The foundation maintains substantial assets relative to annual giving, with a giving rate of 3.4% of assets, indicating a conservative distribution approach consistent with private foundation practices.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $328,290 | $344,961 | $363,119 |
| Revenue | $14,680 | $31,129 | $152,204 |
| Expenses | $31,351 | $48,787 | $543,317 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $30,500 | $46,271 | $542,060 |
| Net Investment Income | $14,680 | $30,629 | $152,204 |
| Distributable Amount | $17,551 | $18,031 | $21,836 |
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
82 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Peter's Kitchen ($3,000), St Joseph's House of Hospitality ($3,000), Dimitri House ($3,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HOUSE OF MERCY ROCHESTER, NY | CHARITABLE | $1,500 |
| ST PETER'S KITCHEN ROCHESTER, NY | CHARITABALE | $3,000 |
| ST JOSEPH'S HOUSE OF HOSPITALITY ROCHESTER, NY | CHARITABLE | $3,000 |
| DIMITRI HOUSE ROCHESTER, NY | CHARITABLE | $3,000 |
| BLESSED SACRAMENT ROCHESTER, NY | CHARITABLE | $3,000 |
| OPEN DOOR MISSION ROCHESTER, NY | CHARITABLE | $1,500 |
| SALVATION ARMY ROCHESTER, NY | CHARITABLE | $1,500 |
| ST ANDREWS FOOD CUPBOARD ROCHESTER, NY | CHARITABLE | $3,000 |
| ST REGIS FOOD CUPBOARD ROCHESTER, NY | CHARITABLE | $3,000 |
| ST JOSEPHS NEIGHBORHOOD ROCHESTER, NY | CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Ingrid D Tauber — President/Director (10 hours/week, $125,000)
- Alfred I Tauber — Vice President/Secretary (10 hours/week, $125,000)
- Jay H Grossman — Treasurer (25.2 hours/week)
- Shari Hall — Director of Administrative Affairs (25.2 hours/week)
- Sylvia Tessler-Lozowick — Executive Director/Israel (40 hours/week, $172,236)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL R MESSINA | President | — | — |
| HARRY MESSINA | Treasurer | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Laszlo Family Foundation fund?
The foundation supports a diverse range of charitable purposes through several distinct grant programs: • **Jewish Charities** — Supporting religious and community development initiatives • **General Charitable Support** — Broad-based philanthropic purposes • **General Support** — Unrestricted funding to eligible organizations • **Women of the Inn** — Homeless services and women's services • **Temple Security** — Religious security and community safety initiatives • **Bioinformatics and Scholar…
How do I apply for a grant from The Laszlo Family Foundation?
**Grant Statistics:** • Total giving: $1,328,916 (most recent data) • Grant range: $500 to $411,800 • Median grant amount: $18,196 • Average grant amount: Varies by program ($7,250–$16,391) • Giving rate: 3.4% of assets • Grants awarded: 59 grants across all programs **Recent Activity:** Most grant programs show activity through 2023, with some programs last awarding in 2022. The foundation maintains multiple active grant programs with consistent annual distribution.
Where does The Laszlo Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on California, New York, and Maryland, with additional international activity in Israel.
What size grants does The Laszlo Family Foundation award?
In 2024, The Laszlo Family Foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $31K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Laszlo Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Laszlo Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 2020–2024.
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