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Lazord Foundation

Preselected recipients only Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 463535019

Lazord Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $102,328 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $26,814 and the largest $37,582. 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 up from $73,724 the year before.

25% 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$73,7243$882,839
2024$102,3284$787,553

How to apply

Lazord 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Lazord Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its US grants went to recipients in New York. It also paid $64,746 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
New York1$37,582

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
American University in Cairo
New York, NY
To provide programmatic,educational and financial support to the lazord fellowship host organizations. The lazord fellowship is a one year program improving civic skills and employability amongst young graduates through a one year placement, training, and mentorship by the chapter hosts and the foundation.$37,582
InjazTo provide programmatic,educational and financial support to the lazord fellowship host organizations. The lazord fellowship is a one year program improving civic skills and employability amongst young graduates through a one year placement, training, and mentorship by the chapter hosts and the foundation.$33,805
Union de Tunisiens Independants Pour la LiberteTo provide programmatic,educational and financial support to the lazord fellowship host organizations. The lazord fellowship is a one year program improving civic skills and employability amongst young graduates through a one year placement, training, and mentorship by the chapter hosts and the foundation.$19,822
Higher Incubator Giving Growth and StabilityTo provide programmatic,educational and financial support to the lazord fellowship host organizations. The lazord fellowship is a one year program improving civic skills and employability amongst young graduates through a one year placement, training, and mentorship by the chapter hosts and the foundation.$11,119

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Lazord Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Lazord Foundation give?

$102,328 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $26,814.

Who runs Lazord Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Anna Manice (President of Board) and John D Zook (Secretary/Treasurer).

What does Lazord Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and youth programs.

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