Nancy & Maurice Lazarus Fund
Accepts applications
Nancy & Maurice Lazarus Fund is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2023 it gave $65,800 in 85 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$65,800
- Number of grants85
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2023 was down from $79,000 the year before.
11% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $79,000 | 78 | $1.4 million |
| 2023 | $65,800 | 85 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carol Lazarus 304 School Street, Watertown, MA 02472 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 926-2647 |
| What to submit | Letter stating request, amount and usage of funds |
What Nancy & Maurice Lazarus Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 60 | $46,450 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $6,700 |
| New York | 7 | $4,900 |
| Alabama | 2 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $1,250 |
| Maryland | 2 | $1,250 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
| Maine | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General purposes | $4,000 |
| Fenway High School | General purposes | $3,500 |
| WGBH | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Partners in Health | General purposes | $2,250 |
| Lesley University Jill Lazarus Eurich Endowment | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Brandeis University Lee Scott Rachman Scholarship Fund | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Mass Law Reform Institute | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Outer Cape Health Center | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Wbur | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Pine Street Inn | General purposes | $1,250 |
| Amnesty International | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Brandeis University Annual Fund | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Cape Cod Modern House Trust | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Dana Faber Cancer Institute | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General purposes | $1,000 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Lawyers for Civil Rights | General purposes | $1,000 |
| The Marfan Foundation | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Mass General Hospital | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Rosie's Place | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Unhcr | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Medicines Sans Frontieres | General purposes | $1,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense Fund | General purposes | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Aspcmspca | General purposes | $750 |
| Huntington Theater Company | General purposes | $750 |
| Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition | General purposes | $750 |
| Newton Wellesley Hospital | General purposes | $750 |
| Water Compass | General purposes | $750 |
| Bowdoin Street Health Center | General purposes | $750 |
| Atrium School | General purposes | $500 |
| Center for Coastal Studies | General purposes | $500 |
| Compassion and Choices | General purposes | $500 |
| The Food Project | General purposes | $500 |
| Lower Cape Outreach Council | General purposes | $500 |
| Mt Auburn Hospital | General purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jill Lazarus Eurich
- Carol Lazarus
Questions people ask
Does Nancy & Maurice Lazarus Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Nancy & Maurice Lazarus Fund give?
$65,800 in tax year 2023, across 85 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Nancy & Maurice Lazarus Fund?
Its 2023 filing lists Jill Lazarus Eurich (Trustee) and Carol Lazarus (Trustee).
What does Nancy & Maurice Lazarus Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.