The Lasher Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Lasher Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Pebble Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2025 was up from $86,300 the year before.
74% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $147,850 | 19 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $86,300 | 18 | $0 |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 25 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark Lasher 8575 Laguna Grove Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95757-8711 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (916) 405-2610 |
| What to submit | Written request to include charity and use of funds. Contact mark lasher for form. |
| Restrictions | Greater sacramento, ca area |
What The Lasher Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $984,200 |
| Nevada | 1 | $150,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $45,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $6,200 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montage Health Foundation | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Stanford University - Neurological | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Tahoe Fund | General purpose | $150,000 |
| Sacramento Food Bank | Food for the needy | $100,000 |
| Individual | General purpose | $100,000 |
| American River Parkway Foundation | General operation | $50,000 |
| Individual | General operation | $45,000 |
| Monterey Symphony | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Sacramento Childrens Home | Crisis nursery | $20,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Research | $20,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Operations | $20,000 |
| Del Paso Foundation | General purpose fund | $20,000 |
| Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation | Research | $20,000 |
| Individual | General research | $20,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children of N | General operations | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General fund | $20,000 |
| Individual | General operations | $20,000 |
| Tahoe Nordic Search Rescue | General operations | $20,000 |
| Dentristry 4 Vets | Dentistry for veterans | $17,200 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | General operations | $10,000 |
| Individual | General operations | $10,000 |
| Fairytale Town | Operations | $10,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation | General purpose | $6,200 |
| Individual | General operations | $3,000 |
| Braxton Stuntz Foundation | General operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott R Lasher
- Mark W Lasher
Questions people ask
Does The Lasher Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Lasher Foundation Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Lasher Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott R Lasher (Secretary) and Mark W Lasher (Ceo).
What does The Lasher Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and science and research.