Vivian Simkins Lasko Foundation
Invitation OnlyMeadowbrook, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-6779299 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$45K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$572K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $3,600.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
57% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Risha Cte Awareness Foundat | Doylestown, PA | Health care goals | $10,000 |
| The Society of the Four Arts | Palm Beach, FL | Community service | $10,000 |
| Beth Shalom | Elkins Park, PA | Community service | $6,000 |
| Magen David Adom | New York, NY | Health care goals | $5,000 |
| Chabad House Palm Beach | Palm Beach, FL | Community service goals | $3,600 |
| Abington Hospital | Abington, PA | Health care goals | $2,000 |
| Norton Art Museum | West Palm Beach, FL | Community service goals | $2,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Health care goals | $1,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland, OH | Health care goals | $1,000 |
| Curtis Institute of Music | Philadelphia, PA | Community service goals | $1,000 |
| Henry M Flager Museum | Palm Beach, FL | Community service goals | $750 |
| Wistar Institute | Philadelphia, PA | Health care goals | $750 |
| Nyu Hospital | New York, NY | Health care goals | $400 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Bea | Palm Beach, FL | Community service goals | $250 |
| Abington Fire Department | Abington, PA | Community service goals | $200 |
| Abington Police | Abington, PA | Community service goals | $200 |
| Palm Beach Fire Department | Palm Beach, FL | Community service goals | $200 |
| Palm Beach Police | Palm Beach, FL | Community service goals | $200 |
| Palm Beach Zoo | West Palm Beach, FL | Community service goals | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $44,750 | 19 |
| 2022 | $29,400 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502889349100925
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6779299
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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