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Lazar Foundation is a private corporation based in SISTERS, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1959. The principal officer is Jack Lazar. It holds total assets of $16.2M. Annual income is reported at $2.2M. Total assets have decreased from $23.3M in 2011 to $16.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Dedicated to funding innovative and strategic projects that protect the environment in the Pacific Northwest. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Pacific Northwest. According to available records, Lazar Foundation has made 206 grants totaling $4.6M, with a median grant of $20K. The foundation has distributed between $840K and $1.9M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.9M distributed across 86 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $100K, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 68 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, Virginia, Idaho, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Dedicated to funding innovative and strategic projects that protect the environment in the Pacific Northwest. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 206 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, VA, ID.
Lazar Foundation has distributed a total of $4.6M across 206 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $100K.
Lazar Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The application deadline is April 1st and October 1st. Does not fund: toxics, land acquisition, land trusts, environmental education, funding for individuals, computer expenses, civic projects, endowments, or capital campaigns. Generally avoids film/video, urban/suburban projects, and conservation-based scientific research. An application form is available on the foundation's website.
Lazar Foundation is headquartered in SISTERS, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William B Lazar And Fndt Mgmt Grp | PRESIDENT | $90K | $0 | $90K |
| Jeanne L Morency | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jack H Lazar | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Morency | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$16.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$16.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
206
Total Giving
$4.6M
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
68
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Salmon CenterFOREST AND RIVERS PROGRAM | Portland, OR | $100K | 2023 |
| Central Oregon Land WatchLAND USE PROGRAM | Bend, OR | $50K | 2023 |
| Piedmont Environmental CouncilVIRGINA LAND PRESERVATION | Warrenton, VA | $45K | 2023 |
| Southern Environmental Law CenterVIRGINIA PROGRAM | Charlottesville, VA | $45K | 2023 |
| Cascadia WildlandsOREGON FOREST DEFENSE | Eugene, OR | $40K | 2023 |
| Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands CenterCLIMATE AND FOREST PROGRAM | Ashland, OR | $35K | 2023 |
| Portland Audubon SocietyOREGON OCEAN PROGRAM | Portland, OR | $35K | 2023 |
| Center For Reproductive RightsU.S. PROGRAMS | New York, NY | $35K | 2023 |
| 350pdxFOREST CLIMATE PROGRAM | Portland, OR | $30K | 2023 |
| National Wildlife FederationOLD GROWTH CAMPAIGN | Merrifield, VA | $30K | 2023 |
| Go AllianceFOREST PROTECTION PROGRAM | Portland, OR | $30K | 2023 |
| Oregon Desert Land TrustORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | Bend, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Advocates For The WestSAGEBRUSH SEA PROGRAM | Boise, ID | $25K | 2023 |
| Audubon Society Of Lincoln CityCOASTAL HABITAT CONSERVATION | Lincoln City, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| North Coast Land ConservancyOCEAN PROTECTION | Seaside, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Oregon WildOREGON PRIVATE FOREST PROGRAM | Portland, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| The Hill SchoolCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Middleburg, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Conservation PartnershipOREGON DESERT CONSERVATION | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Waterwatch Of OregonGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Crag Law CenterFOREST PROTECTION PROGRAM | Portland, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Oregon Natural Desert AssociationOREGON DESERT CONSERVATION | Bend, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Coast Range AssociationMARINE PROGRAM | Corvallis, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Surfrider FoundationOREGON OCEAN PROGRAM | San Clemente, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Oregon Shores Conservation CoalitionOREGON OCEAN PROGRAM | Coos Bay, OR | $15K | 2023 |
| Oregon League Of Conservation Voters Education FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $15K | 2023 |
| Firefighters United For Safety Ethics And EcologyFOREST FIRE PROGRAM | Eugene, OR | $15K | 2023 |
| IpasGENERAL SUPPORT | Chapel Hill, NC | $15K | 2023 |
| Conservation Biology InstituteFOREST FIRE PROGRAM | Corvallis, OR | $15K | 2023 |
| Beyond ToxicsFOREST PROGRAM | Eugene, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The OwyheeOWYHEE PROTECTION CAMPAIGN | Ontario, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Oregon Community FoundationOREGON OCEANS FUND | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Windy Hill FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Middleburg, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| 1000 Friends Of OregonWILDFIRE PROGRAM | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Wallowa ResourcesRURAL VOICES FOR CONSERVATION | Enterprise, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| Biodiversity Founders GroupMEMBERSHIP SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Goose Creek AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Middleburg, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| X Flow-Through From Aspen Yo Llc K-1GENERAL SUPPORT | Tigard, OR | N/A | 2023 |
| X Flow-Through From Sentinel Private Equity Xv Fund Llc K-1GENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | N/A | 2023 |
| X Flow-Through From Sentinel Private Equity Xvi Fund Llc K-1GENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | N/A | 2023 |
| X Flow-Through From Sentinel Private Equity Xiv Fund Llc K-1GENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | N/A | 2023 |