The Lazar and Sofia Stein
The Lazar and Sofia Stein is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $586 in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $261K. Net investment income was $1.
The Lazar and Sofia Stein at a glance
In short: The Lazar and Sofia Stein gave $261K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $131K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $261,000
- -70.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $130,500
- -70.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $130,500
- Total assets
- $586
- -63.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Lazar and Sofia Stein funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Jewish Communal Fund ($260K). Together the top 2 received $261K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 11 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lazar and Sofia Stein gives
- Giving fell 63% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $261K (2025) to $1.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $261K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | For General Charitable Use of the Donee | $260,000 |
| Deal Police Bureau Association Deal, NJ | For General Charitable Use of the Donee | $1,000 |
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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 | $586 | $260,001 | $261,028 | $261,000 | 2 | $261,000 | $1 | $73 |
| 2024 | $1,613 | $868,805 | $890,000 | $890,000 | 2 | $890,000 | $2,005 | $2,281 |
| 2023 | $22,808 | $1,002,022 | $1,021,025 | $1,001,000 | 2 | $1,011,025 | — | $8,637 |
| 2022 | $41,811 | $709,096 | $700,075 | $700,000 | 2 | $700,011 | $32 | $5,474 |
| 2021 | $32,790 | $370,073 | $450,703 | $450,000 | 3 | — | — | $6,179 |
| 2020 | $113,420 | $677,342 | $859,413 | $857,600 | 4 | — | — | $8,068 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lazar and Sofia Stein reported a distributable amount of $73 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lazar and Sofia Stein is led by Martin Stein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Martin Stein
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arlyne Stein
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven N. Stein
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Lazar and Sofia Stein
How much does The Lazar and Sofia Stein give each year?
The Lazar and Sofia Stein gave $261K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $890K across 2 grants.
How large is The Lazar and Sofia Stein?
The Lazar and Sofia Stein reported $586 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $261K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Lazar and Sofia Stein operate?
The Lazar and Sofia Stein has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York.
What is The Lazar and Sofia Stein's EIN?
The Lazar and Sofia Stein's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4119091. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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