Private foundation · New York, NY (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Lazard Charitable Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $8,509 · 1 in Warren County
- Typical grant
- $125 to $1,600 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $250, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- 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?
- 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 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Lazard charitable foundation · new york · 2126326748 · 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.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Warren 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isha Foundation Inc. | Mcminnville, Warren County | Unrestricted | $50 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Unrestricted | $6,234 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Unrestricted | $1,600 |
| University of Nashville Montgomery Bell Academy | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Charity Global Inc. Dba Charity Water | Franklin, Williamson County | Unrestricted | $200 |
| Ensworth School | Nashville, Davidson County | Unrestricted | $125 |