Lanza Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lanza Family Foundation is a private foundation in Harrison, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 166 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants166
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$29.5 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
42% 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 | $1.2 million | 112 | $26.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 106 | $28.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 166 | $29.5 million |
How to apply
Lanza 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.
What Lanza Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 71 | $670,100 |
| Florida | 25 | $328,747 |
| South Carolina | 39 | $118,000 |
| California | 4 | $35,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $30,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $22,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $11,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Village | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Focused Conservation Solutions | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Paramount Hudson Valley | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Town of Greenburgh Police Summer Camp | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Kulturecity | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Wheelchairs 4 Kids | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Arts 10566 | General operating support | $25,000 |
| City of Peekskill Fire Department | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Fuller Center for Housing | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Paramount Hudson Valley | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Selfless Love Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Wheelchair Charities | General operating support | $25,000 |
| El Centro Hispano Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| El Centro Hispano Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| El Centro Hispano Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| El Centro Hispano Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Fuller Center for Housing of Greater NYC | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Hen Island Nature Society | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Musical Mime | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Abilities Ranch | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Selfless Love Foundation Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Wellbuilt Cities | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Wellbuilt Cities | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Heart of Adoptions Alliance Inc | General operating support | $12,847 |
| Acol Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Camp Happy Days | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Captains for Clean Water | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Casey Skudin 343 Fund | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Children's Home Network | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Clearwater Blue Foundation Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Clearwater Blue Foundation Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Fat Beet Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Feeding America Tampa Bay Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Focused Conservation Solutions | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Friends Helping Friends Sober Transitional Living (All Colors 1 Love) | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Gary Stymiloski Memorial Scholarship Fund | General operating support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis Lanza Co Pkfod Advisory
- Anthony Lanza Co Pkfod Advisory
- James Lanza Co Pkfod Advisory
Questions people ask
Does Lanza Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lanza Family Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 166 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Lanza Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Louis Lanza Co Pkfod Advisory (President), Anthony Lanza Co Pkfod Advisory (Treasurer) and James Lanza Co Pkfod Advisory (Secretary).
What does Lanza Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, community development and environment and conservation.