Lasko Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Lasko Family Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.7 million in 70 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $2.6 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9.7 million
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$2.6 million
- Assets$41.0 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $8.2 million the year before.
35% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.3 million | 66 | $22.6 million |
| 2023 | $8.2 million | 60 | $35.9 million |
| 2024 | $9.7 million | 70 | $41.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bernard Eizen 1845 Walnut Street 22nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (267) 792-3340 |
| What to submit | In a manner to provide the most complete information about the project |
| Restrictions | Meet objectives of organization |
What Lasko Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $75,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 42 | $5.2 million |
| New York | 9 | $3.2 million |
| New Jersey | 8 | $472,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $328,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $294,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $70,000 |
| California | 2 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jevs Human Services | To assist goals of organization | $2.6 million |
| American Technion Society | To assist goals of organization | $2.5 million |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine | To assist goals of organization | $500,000 |
| Good Fellowship Club of Chester County | To assist goals of organization | $281,599 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Society of Greater Philadelphia | To assist goals of organization | $250,000 |
| Institute for Jewish Spirituality | To assist goals of organization | $200,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | To assist goals of organization | $200,000 |
| 18 Doors | To assist goals of organization | $178,000 |
| Jewish Learning Venture | To assist goals of organization | $175,000 |
| 18 Doors | To assist goals of organization | $150,000 |
| Moving Traditions | To assist goals of organization | $150,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | To assist goals of organization | $100,000 |
| Friends of Ofanim | To assist goals of organization | $100,000 |
| Hadar Institute | To assist goals of organization | $100,000 |
| Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia | To assist goals of organization | $100,000 |
| JCC Association of North America | To assist goals of organization | $100,000 |
| Mitzvah Circle Foundation | To assist goals of organization | $100,000 |
| Perelman Jewish Day School | To assist goals of organization | $100,000 |
| The Good People Fund | To assist goals of organization | $100,000 |
| US Friends of Dror Israel | To assist goals of organization | $100,000 |
| Aleph | To assist goals of organization | $97,000 |
| Aleph | To assist goals of organization | $97,000 |
| Makom Community | To assist goals of organization | $87,500 |
| Friends of Ofanim | To assist goals of organization | $75,000 |
| Orr Shalom for Children and Youth at Risk | To assist goals of organization | $75,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | To assist goals of organization | $75,000 |
| The Good People Fund | To assist goals of organization | $75,000 |
| Makom Community | To assist goals of organization | $68,000 |
| Makom Community | To assist goals of organization | $60,000 |
| West Chester Food Cupboard | To assist goals of organization | $60,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel | To assist goals of organization | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Ogen | To assist goals of organization | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Servic of Greater Philadelphia | To assist goals of organization | $50,000 |
| Jewish Learning Venture | To assist goals of organization | $50,000 |
| Kesher Israel Congregation | To assist goals of organization | $50,000 |
| Temple Hillel | To assist goals of organization | $50,000 |
| The Good People Fund | To assist goals of organization | $50,000 |
| Hias Pennsylvania | To assist goals of organization | $45,000 |
| Temple Hillel | To assist goals of organization | $35,000 |
| The Good People Fund | To assist goals of organization | $35,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bernard Eizen
- Maury Hoberman
- David Glanzberg-Krainin
- Mindy Fortin
- Leonard Kane
- Michael Dvorak
- William Lasko
- Robin Lasko
Questions people ask
Does Lasko Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lasko Family Foundation give?
$9.7 million in tax year 2024, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Lasko Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bernard Eizen (Director), Maury Hoberman (Director), David Glanzberg-Krainin (Director) and Mindy Fortin (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Lasko Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.