The Lazar Foundation
Accepts applications
The Lazar Foundation is a private foundation in Black Butte Ranch, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $913,006 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$913,006
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$23.9 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was up from $900,601 the year before.
23% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $900,601 | 40 | $21.7 million |
| 2024 | $913,006 | 44 | $23.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William B Lazar PO Box 8000 PMB 8083, Black Butte Ranch, OR 97759-8000 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 784-8332, info@lazarfoundation.org |
| What to submit | See organization's website. |
| Deadlines | Grant applications are due no later then april 1 or october 1. Or october 1. |
| Restrictions | The lazar foundation is dedicated to funding innovative and strategic projects that protect the environment in the pacific northwest. All applications must be submitted by email. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Lazar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 29 | $680,434 |
| Virginia | 4 | $102,500 |
| New York | 1 | $35,000 |
| California | 2 | $25,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $25,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $72 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Oregon Land Watch | Land use program | $50,000 |
| Wild Salmon Center | Forest program | $50,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | Virgina land preservation | $45,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Virginia program | $45,000 |
| Bird Alliance of Oregon | Oregon ocean program | $40,000 |
| Oregon Natural Desert Association | Oregon desert conservation | $40,000 |
| Cascadia Wildlands | Oregon forest defense | $35,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | U.s. Program | $35,000 |
| Friends of the Owyhee | General support | $35,000 |
| Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center | Forest watch program | $35,000 |
| Go Alliance | Forest protection program | $30,000 |
| Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition | Oregon ocean program | $30,000 |
| Oregon Wild | Oregon private forest program | $30,000 |
| Advocates for the West | Sagebrush sea program | $25,000 |
| Oregon Agricultural Trust | Enhancing working lands | $25,000 |
| Oregon Desert Land Trust | General support | $25,000 |
| Seven Capes Bird Alliance | Coastal habitat conservation | $25,000 |
| Sustainable Northwest | Supporting tribes | $25,000 |
| Crag Law Center | Forest protection program | $20,000 |
| Discover Your Northwest | Friends of otter rock | $20,000 |
| North Coast Land Conservancy | Ocean protection | $20,000 |
| Surfrider Foundation | Oregon ocean program | $20,000 |
| Waterwatch of Oregon | General support | $20,000 |
| 1000 Friends of Oregon | Wildfire program | $15,000 |
| 350PDX | Forest climate program | $15,000 |
| Beyond Toxics | Forest program | $15,000 |
| Cascade Head Biosphere Collaborative | Community science | $15,000 |
| Coast Range Association | U.s. Program | $15,000 |
| Ipas | General support | $15,000 |
| Oregon League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | General support | $15,000 |
| Oregon Wild | Social media advocacy | $15,000 |
| American Forests | North american forest congress | $10,000 |
| Bark | Forest defense | $10,000 |
| Firefighters United for Safety Ethics and Ecology | General support | $10,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Oregon oceans fund | $10,000 |
| Silvix Resources | Forest defense | $10,000 |
| Windy Hill Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Biodiversity Founders Group | Membership support | $5,000 |
| Goose Creek Association | General support | $2,500 |
| X Flow-Through From Aspen Yo LLC K-1 | General support | $434 |
Officers and trustees
- William B Lazar and FNDT Mgmt Grp
- Jeanne L Morency
- Matthew M Morency
- Jack H Lazar
- Rita E Morency
- Rebecca E Lazar
- Louis Cooper Lazar
Questions people ask
Does The Lazar Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant applications are due no later then april 1 or october 1. Or october 1.
How much does The Lazar Foundation give?
$913,006 in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Lazar Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William B Lazar and FNDT Mgmt Grp (President), Jeanne L Morency (Secretary), Matthew M Morency (Trustee) and Jack H Lazar (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Lazar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.