Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation
The Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation is a private foundation based in Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports 19 grants totaling $44,750 to charitable organizations, with grant purposes including health care and community service.
Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation at a glance
In short: Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation gave $45K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Pennsylvania. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,750
- +52.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,355
- +28.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $572,159
- +6.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (8 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation
- 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: C/O 1636 Valley Road, Meadowbrook, PA 19046
Phone: (215) 885-5811
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundat ($10K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 47% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 38% to Florida, 12% to New York, and 2% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 19 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $875 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 153% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $45K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundat Doylestown, PA | Health Care Goals | $10,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | Community Service | $10,000 |
| Beth Shalom Elkins Park, PA | Community Service | $6,000 |
| Magen David Adom New York, NY | Health Care Goals | $5,000 |
| Chabad House Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | Community Service Goals | $3,600 |
| Abington Hospital Abington, PA | Health Care Goals | $2,000 |
| Norton Art Museum West Palm Beach, FL | Community Service Goals | $2,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Health Care Goals | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Cleveland, OH | Health Care Goals | $1,000 |
| Curtis Institute of Music Philadelphia, PA | Community Service Goals | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $572,159 | $33,407 | $44,750 | $44,750 | 19 | $44,750 | $33,407 | $29,281 |
| 2023 | $537,741 | $12,902 | $29,400 | $29,400 | 16 | $29,400 | $12,902 | $26,691 |
| 2022 | $642,667 | $11,671 | $9,100 | $9,100 | 20 | $9,100 | $11,671 | $29,676 |
| 2021 | $601,054 | $10,470 | — | — | — | — | $10,470 | $27,249 |
| 2020 | $431,543 | $9,973 | — | — | — | — | $9,973 | $19,705 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation reported a distributable amount of $29K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants were labeled for purposes including “health care goals,” “community service,” and “community service goals.” Recipients included cultural organizations, hospitals, and other charitable organizations. The Society of the Four Arts describes its mission as enriching, inspiring, and engaging the Palm Beach County community through educational and cultural programs. Curtis Institute of Music says it trains exceptionally gifted young musicians and is a tuition-free music conservatory.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $44,750. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable recipients included Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation ($10,000), The Society of the Four Arts ($10,000), Beth Shalom ($6,000), Magen David Adom ($5,000), and Chabad House Palm Beach ($3,600).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Vivian Lasko as trust manager.
Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation's only listed officer is Vivian Lasko, Trust Manager on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vivian Lasko
Trust Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation
How much does Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation give each year?
Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation gave $45K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29K across 16 grants.
What is Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation's typical grant size?
Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,355, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation give grants?
Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (38%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Palm Beach, FL (6 grants), Philadelphia, PA (3 grants), Abington, PA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Service Goals" (10 grants) and "Health Care Goals" (7 grants).
Who are Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation's largest grantees?
Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundat ($10,000), The Society of the Four Arts ($10,000) and Beth Shalom ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation?
Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation reported $572K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were labeled for purposes including “health care goals,” “community service,” and “community service goals.” Recipients included cultural organizations, hospitals, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation?
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 Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation's EIN?
Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6779299. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Vivian Simkins Lasko 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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