The Lazof Family Foundation Inc
The Lazof Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $560K. Net investment income was $9K.
The Lazof Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Lazof Family Foundation Inc gave $560K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $93K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $559,685
- +368.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $93,281
- +523.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $82,500
- Primary geography
- Texas (52% 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 Lazof Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Baptist Church Dallas ($240K). Together the top 6 received $560K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 41 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lazof Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 49% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $81K (2020) to $1.1M (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $560K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church Dallas Dallas, TX | Charitable | $240,000 |
| Anchor Way Church Steamboat Springs, CO | Charitable | $124,685 |
| Steamboat Institute Steamboat Springs, CO | Charitable | $115,000 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation Austin, TX | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $20,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Lazof Family Foundation Inc?
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 | — | $70,395 | $563,692 | $559,685 | 6 | $562,689 | $8,864 | $23,767 |
| 2024 | $502,302 | $52,993 | $120,811 | $119,603 | 8 | $120,503 | $33,981 | $28,274 |
| 2023 | $581,800 | $8,384 | $142,568 | $141,342 | 11 | $142,242 | $27,449 | $32,347 |
| 2022 | $694,037 | $-99,146 | $1,102,258 | $1,101,058 | 7 | $1,101,958 | $134,775 | $89,150 |
| 2021 | $2,020,644 | $130,813 | $167,475 | $166,275 | 9 | $167,175 | $130,513 | $98,840 |
| 2020 | $2,007,593 | $151,791 | $84,555 | $81,455 | 5 | — | $129,516 | $98,143 |
| 2019 | $1,941,623 | $282,514 | $242,195 | $235,000 | 4 | — | $126,069 | $41,833 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lazof Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lazof Family Foundation Inc is led by Ronald C. Lazof, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronald C. Lazof
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Heather Carson
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Vincencia M. Lazof
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
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 Lazof Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Lazof Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Lazof Family Foundation Inc gave $560K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $120K across 8 grants.
What is The Lazof Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Lazof Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $82,500, and its average grant was $93,281, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lazof Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Lazof Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (43%). The most frequent recipient cities were Steamboat Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does The Lazof Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Lazof Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants).
Who are The Lazof Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Lazof Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include First Baptist Church Dallas ($240,000), Anchor Way Church ($124,685) and Steamboat Institute ($115,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How much is The Lazof Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Lazof Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $24K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Lazof Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Lazof Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2122130. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 March 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work The Lazof Family Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Lazof Family Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
The Bridget Rose Foundation Inc
San Diego, CA
The Bridget Rose Foundation supports Christian, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational organizations working to improve well-being and quality of life for people, animals, and the environment, with 2025 grants ranging from $10,000 to $250,000 and a median of $25,000. It has no stated geographic focus, though recent giving has been concentrated in Washington, DC, and California. Its website says it does not accept unsolicited requests, although its 2025 filing describes a written-application process.
Assets
$19.5M
Grants
24
Total Given
$1.1M
The Sumners Foundation
Irving, TX
The Sumners Foundation funds qualified tax-exempt organizations advancing civic education, American self-government, and civic engagement, including youth, educator, and leadership programs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $856,100, with a median of about $37,000; it focuses mainly on Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, with some grants elsewhere. The profile lists application materials and a contact, so unsolicited requests appear to be accepted.
Assets
$74.1M
Grants
30
Total Given
$2.8M
Kercheville Foundation
Boerne, TX
The Kercheville Foundation supports preselected charitable organizations working in areas including public policy, civic engagement, homelessness, and community needs. In 2024, it awarded 32 grants totaling $571,380, with amounts ranging from $50 to $200,000 and a median of $1,034; grants went mainly to organizations in Colorado, Texas, Washington, DC, Louisiana, and Arizona. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$1.1M
Grants
32
Total Given
$571K
Thomas W Smith Foundation Inc
Boca Raton, FL
The Thomas W. Smith Foundation supports education, public policy, energy policy, research, and related organizations, with 2025 grants ranging from $10,000 to $1,101,936 and a median of $150,000. Its grants are concentrated in New York, Washington, DC, Virginia, Texas, and California. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$24.1M
Grants
55
Total Given
$9.5M
Adolph Coors Foundation
Denver, CO
The Adolph Coors Foundation funds youth development, adult job training and economic opportunity, and public policy aligned with self-reliance and personal responsibility, primarily in Colorado, with special consideration for rural areas; it considers out-of-state requests in public policy. Its 2025 grants ranged from $4,500 to $500,000, with a median of $40,000; it does not accept letters of inquiry, but uses an online application process.
Assets
$204.0M
Grants
128
Total Given
$10.3M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Lazof Family Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Lazof Family Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?