The Lazarus Charitable Trust
The Lazarus Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In its 2026 filing, it reported 17 grants totaling $397,431 to charitable organizations, including the New Museum and organizations in New York, Florida, Colorado, and New Jersey.
The Lazarus Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Lazarus Charitable Trust gave $397K across 17 grants in 2026 (avg $23K), mostly in New York. 12% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $397,431
- -43.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 17
- -32.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $23,378
- -16.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $423,903
- -38.9% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (2 of 17, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (97% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Lazarus Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3 East 77Th Street A B, New York, NY 10075
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lazarus Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was New Museum ($375K). Together the top 10 received $395K.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 163 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The reported shares for recipients in Florida and Colorado were 1% each, and New Jersey’s share was 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Lazarus Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 17 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $575; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $575 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 65% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 43% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $387K (2024) to $732K (2022). In 2026 it made 17 grants totaling $397K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Museum New York, NY | Charitable | $375,000 |
| Rosie's Broadway Kids New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Boulder Museum Boulder, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Lord's Place West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Housing Plus Solutions Inc New York, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| UJA New York, NY | Charitable | $1,350 |
| Animal Medical Center New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Town Palm Beach United Way Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| 92ND Street Y New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Raymond F Kravis Center West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $423,903 | $143,203 | $412,706 | $397,431 | 17 | $397,431 | $137,826 | $428,988 |
| 2025 | $693,406 | $196,786 | $714,096 | $700,778 | 25 | $700,778 | $187,718 | $62,476 |
| 2024 | $1,210,716 | $92,140 | $402,062 | $386,561 | 41 | $386,561 | $80,889 | $78,826 |
| 2023 | $1,520,638 | $172,967 | $719,215 | $699,157 | 42 | $699,157 | $158,659 | $101,298 |
| 2022 | $2,066,886 | $232,134 | $764,426 | $732,089 | 38 | $732,089 | $211,962 | $143,227 |
| 2021 | $2,599,178 | $357,923 | $745,125 | $719,763 | 45 | — | $336,158 | $162,863 |
| 2020 | $2,986,380 | $25,299 | $434,419 | $407,580 | 41 | — | $87,823 | $186,158 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lazarus Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $429K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions address homelessness and housing stability, animal sheltering and humane treatment, and performing arts and arts education. For example, The Lord’s Place describes its work as breaking the cycle of homelessness, and Housing Plus Solutions describes providing community-based housing and services to women, including women with children. West Milford Animal Shelter Society describes sheltering and rehoming animals, while the Raymond F. Kravis Center describes presenting performing arts and fostering arts education.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $397,431. The grants ranged from $75 to $375,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest listed grant was $375,000 to the New Museum in New York. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to Rosie’s Broadway Kids and Boulder Museum, and $2,500 to The Lord’s Place.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Joan Lazarus is listed as President on the 2026 filing.
The Lazarus Charitable Trust is led by Joan Lazarus, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Joan Lazarus
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Lazarus Charitable Trust
How much does The Lazarus Charitable Trust give each year?
The Lazarus Charitable Trust gave $397K across 17 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $701K across 25 grants.
What is The Lazarus Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Lazarus Charitable Trust's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $23,378, across 17 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lazarus Charitable Trust that year got $575 on average.
Where does The Lazarus Charitable Trust give grants?
The Lazarus Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (4 grants).
Does The Lazarus Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Lazarus Charitable Trust's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (17 grants).
Who are The Lazarus Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Lazarus Charitable Trust's largest 2026 grantees include New Museum ($375,000), Rosie's Broadway Kids ($5,000) and Boulder Museum ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Lazarus Charitable Trust?
The Lazarus Charitable Trust reported $424K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $397K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $429K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Lazarus Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions address homelessness and housing stability, animal sheltering and humane treatment, and performing arts and arts education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lazarus Charitable Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lazarus Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Lazarus Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3360876. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does The Lazarus Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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