Private foundation · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Lazard Charitable Foundation
In 2024 it gave 6 grants worth $8,509 to Tennessee groups, 2 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $125 to $1,600.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $8,509 · 2 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $125 to $1,600 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $200: the middle grant to the 4 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County, Williamson County, Warren County · plus 431 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 80% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 4 of 5.
- Total giving that year
- $1.6 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.6M | $8,509 | 6 |
| 2023 | $1.6M | $4,687 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Lazard Charitable Foundation · New york · (212) 632-6748 · Lazardfoundation@lazard.com
- What to send
- Letter form; description of the organization and its activities
- Limits
- Ineligible organizations: religious organizations, government agencies, political organizations,lobbying groups, labor, fraternal organizations, business or industry associations charitable organizations classified as private foundations and 501(c)(3) that are further classified as 509(a)(3) type iii supporting organizations
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Steven PearlChairman of the board
- Ronald TempleDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 4 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 1 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nashville Montgomery Bell Academy | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Ensworth School | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $125 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Unrestricted | $6,234 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Unrestricted | $1,600 |
| Charity Global Inc. Dba Charity Water | Franklin, Williamson County | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Isha Foundation Inc. | Mcminnville, Warren County | Unrestricted | $50 |