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Lazzerini Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Bakersfield, California · EIN 471450973

Lazzerini Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bakersfield, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $67,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $11,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $86,000 the year before.

21% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$86,00014$1.1 million
2024$67,50014$1.1 million

How to apply

Lazzerini Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Lazzerini Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California13$57,500
Texas1$10,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 14 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Alzheimer's Disease Association
Bakersfield, CA
Annual heart never forgets senior prom & hnf gala 2024$11,000
Bakersfield Museum of Art
Bakersfield, CA
Grant used to fund improvements to front gallery and reception area$10,000
Lead Changes
Weatherford, TX
Grant used to fund the various programs within the organization$10,000
Boys & Girls Club of KC
Bakersfield, CA
Grant used to fund the various programs within the organization$5,000
Casa of Kern County
Bakersfield, CA
Grant used to fund the various programs within the organization$5,000
Girl Scouts Central Ca South
Bakersfield, CA
Grant used to fund the various programs within the organization$5,000
Golden Empire Gleaners
Bakersfield, CA
Grant used to fund the various programs within the organization$5,000
Gtedc Arts Commission
Keene, CA
Art 2024 tehachapi sponsor$5,000
BMH Foundation
Bakersfield, CA
Grant used to fund the various programs within the organization$3,500
Calm
Bakersfield, CA
2024 holiday lights sponsor$2,500
Garden Pathways
Bakersfield, CA
Grant used to fund the various programs within the organization$2,500
Buena Vista Museum
Bakersfield, CA
Grant used to fund the various programs within the organization$1,000
JJS Legacy
Bakersfield, CA
Grant used to fund the various programs within the organization$1,000
Make-A-Wish
Camarillo, CA
Grant used to fund life-changing wishes to children facing life-threatening medical conditions$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Lazzerini Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Lazzerini Family Foundation give?

$67,500 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Lazzerini Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Holly Lazzerini (President), William Lazzerini Jr (Secretary/Treasuer), Mike Lazzerini (Director) and Jenna Foster (Director).

What does Lazzerini Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and youth programs.

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