The Lazzara Family Foundation
The Lazzara Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Burr Ridge, Illinois. In 2025, it awarded grants to eight charitable organizations, supporting work that included scholarships, educational support, general support, and medical research.
The Lazzara Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lazzara Family Foundation gave $155K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $155,000
- -34.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -55.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,375
- +46.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,744,080
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Lazzara Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6762 Fieldstone Drive, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: (815) 469-6225
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lazzara Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Evans Scholar Foundation ($50K). Together the top 8 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 63 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 10% each to recipients in Wisconsin and Minnesota, and 6% to a recipient in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lazzara Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of 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 $119K (2022) to $238K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evans Scholar Foundation Glenview, IL | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Chicago Christian Schools Palos Heights, IL | Educational Support | $25,000 |
| Wellness House Hinsdale, IL | General Supprt | $20,000 |
| Ace Institute Greenbay, WI | General Support | $15,000 |
| Dynamic Connections Maplewood, MN | General Support | $15,000 |
| Our Lady of Peace Church Darien, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Scleroderma Research Foundation San Francisco, CA | Medical Research | $10,000 |
| Hope Crest Lagrange, IL | Educational Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,744,080 | $319,193 | $178,331 | $155,000 | 8 | $155,000 | $319,193 | $152,541 |
| 2024 | $1,655,124 | $177,786 | $255,479 | $237,500 | 18 | $237,500 | $172,786 | $141,714 |
| 2023 | $1,732,817 | $88,229 | $245,923 | $230,500 | 14 | $230,500 | $78,229 | $126,471 |
| 2022 | $1,890,511 | $834,492 | $138,228 | $119,000 | 7 | $119,000 | $92,489 | $118,414 |
| 2021 | $1,194,247 | $212,593 | $241,575 | $227,500 | 16 | $227,500 | $172,999 | $109,025 |
| 2020 | $1,221,400 | $96,911 | $199,703 | $185,000 | 12 | — | $53,732 | $87,091 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lazzara Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $153K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for scholarships, education, general organizational support, and medical research. Wellness House describes its mission as helping people affected by cancer thrive through programs that support physical and emotional well-being. Dynamic Connections describes itself as a homeschool academy providing education and support services for children ages 5 to 13 with an autism spectrum diagnosis. The Scleroderma Research Foundation says it funds and facilitates research toward new treatments and a cure for scleroderma.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported eight grants totaling $155,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest grants were $50,000 to Evans Scholar Foundation for scholarships, $25,000 to Chicago Christian Schools for educational support, and $20,000 to Wellness House for general support. Other grants included $15,000 each to ACE Institute and Dynamic Connections, and $10,000 each to Our Lady of Peace Church, Scleroderma Research Foundation, and Hope Crest.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alan A. Lazzara, Nancy P. Stevens, Mary Anne Okray, and Natalie Light as trustees.
The Lazzara Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan A. Lazzara
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy P. Stevens
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Anne Okray
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Natalie Light
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Angelo J. Lazzara (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jack R. Lazzara (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Antoniette Lazzara (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Lazzara Family Foundation
How much does The Lazzara Family Foundation give each year?
The Lazzara Family Foundation gave $155K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $238K across 18 grants.
What is The Lazzara Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lazzara Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $19,375, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lazzara Family Foundation give grants?
The Lazzara Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (10%) and Minnesota (10%).
Does The Lazzara Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Lazzara Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lazzara Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lazzara Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Evans Scholar Foundation ($50,000), Chicago Christian Schools ($25,000) and Wellness House ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lazzara Family Foundation?
The Lazzara Family Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $155K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $153K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lazzara Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for scholarships, education, general organizational support, and medical research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lazzara Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Lazzara Family Foundation's EIN?
The Lazzara Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3248699. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Lazzara Family Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 14, 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 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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