J M Lazarus Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySherman Oaks, California · EIN 51-6015300 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$74K
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$500
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
78% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart of Los Angeles Youth Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General charitable | $10,000 |
| Impact Israel | Bethesda, MD | General charitable | $7,500 |
| Espanola Humane | Espaola, NM | General charitable | $5,500 |
| Kehillat Israel | Pacific Palisades, CA | General charitable | $5,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | General charitable | $4,500 |
| American Corporation for Arts | Los Angeles, CA | General charitable | $4,000 |
| Beit T'shuvah | Los Angeles, CA | General charitable | $4,000 |
| Temple Beth Hillel | Los Angeles, CA | General charitable | $3,800 |
| Santa Fe Animal Shelter | Santa Fe, NM | General charitable | $2,600 |
| Heart & Soul Animal Sanctuary | Santa Fe, NM | General charitable | $2,500 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | General charitable | $2,000 |
| Chabad of Pacific Palisades | Pacific Palisades, CA | General charitable | $2,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | General charitable | $2,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | General charitable | $2,000 |
| Temple Beth Shalom | Santa Fe, NM | General charitable | $2,000 |
| New Mexico Cancer Foundation | Albuquerque, NM | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Tomorrow's Women | Santa Fe, NM | General charitable | $1,000 |
| Judasim Your Way | Denver, CO | General charitable | $1,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | General charitable | $750 |
| Assistance Dogs of the West | Santa Fe, NM | General charitable | $700 |
| Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture | Skowhegan, ME | General charitable | $700 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | General charitable | $500 |
| Anti Defamation League Foundation | New York, NY | General charitable | $500 |
| Cooking With Kids | Santa Fe, NM | General charitable | $500 |
| Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary | Santa Fe, NM | General charitable | $500 |
| School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Boston, MA | General charitable | $500 |
| Spike's K-9 Fund | Virginia Beach, VA | General charitable | $500 |
| Stray Hearts Animal Shelter (Humane Society of Texas) | Taos, NM | General charitable | $500 |
| Animal Equality | Los Angeles, CA | General charitable | $500 |
| Wings of Hope | Santa Fe, NM | General charitable | $500 |
| Arogo a Shelter Dog Rescue | Albuquerque, NM | General charitable | $300 |
| Campbell Hall School | Studio City, CA | General charitable | $300 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | New York, NY | General charitable | $300 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfare | Washington, DC | General charitable | $300 |
| Ironwood Pig Sanctuary | Tucson, AZ | General charitable | $300 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | General charitable | $300 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Reston, VA | General charitable | $300 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society Desert Region | Pasadena, CA | General charitable | $300 |
| Longhopes Donkey Shelter | Bennett, CO | General charitable | $300 |
| Many Mothers | Santa Fe, NM | General charitable | $300 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlingtin, VA | General charitable | $300 |
| Roots Animal Sanctuary | Tijeras, NM | General charitable | $300 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue | San Anglelo, TN | General charitable | $300 |
| The Horse Shelter | Santa Fe, NM | General charitable | $300 |
| Harvard Westlake | Los Angeles, CA | General charitable | $200 |
| Chimp Haven | Keithville, LA | General charitable | $200 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Washington, DC | General charitable | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,850 | 47 |
| 2024 | $71,770 | 49 |
| 2023 | $79,235 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642199349101099
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-6015300
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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