Lafferman Family Foundation

EIN 72-1536617 · CA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1.5K Funds in CA, TX, NY +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Lafferman Family Foundation based in CA paid 15 grants totaling $33.2K to 15 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $7K, with a median of $1.5K. Its largest recipients included Broad Ripple Broads for the Cure Sussan G Komen, Gym Rats Inc, and Friends of the IDF. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$697,400
Giving (latest yr)
$33,216
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
15
Median grant
$1.5K
Recipients
15
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Broad Ripple Broads for the Cure Sussan G Komen$7,000
  • Gym Rats Inc$5,000
  • Friends of the IDF$3,090
  • Southeast Ventura YMCA$2,591
  • Planned Parenthood$2,549

Where grants went

  • California$7,225 · 5 grants
  • Texas$7,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$6,669 · 3 grants
  • Indiana$6,035 · 2 grants
  • Massachusetts$5,287 · 3 grants
  • Maryland$1,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (15)

Broad Ripple Broads for the Cure Sussan G Komen
Dallas Texas, TX
Community fund Raising for the Susan G. Korman - Race for the Cure - for breast cancer
$7,000
Gym Rats Inc
Indianapolis, IN
The organization supports community and individual youth basketball programs throughout the country.
$5,000
Friends of the IDF
New York, NY
Support for Israel Soldiers Education
$3,090
Southeast Ventura YMCA
Westlake Village, CA
Children and Adult Programs and Facility - this contribution was for disaster relief from California fires.
$2,591
Planned Parenthood
New York, NY
Womans support
$2,549
New Art Center
Newton, MA
Childrens Art & Education
$2,172
Maimonides school
Brookline, MA
childrens school support
$2,082
Life Animal Resue
Agoura, CA
Animal Rescue
$1,500
Guide Dogs of America
Sylmar, CA
Guide Dog Training for Blind and Disabled
$1,047
Foodonfoot
Hollywood, CA
Food Bank
$1,046
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
Health & Research
$1,041
Dance Party Towne Meadow Elementar
Carmel, IN
Fund Raiser for Towne Meadow School - education
$1,035

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Lafferman Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Lafferman Family Foundation reported 15 itemized grants totaling $33.2K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $7K (median $1.5K).

Recent recipients include Broad Ripple Broads for the Cure Sussan G Komen, Gym Rats Inc, Friends of the IDF, among 15 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Lafferman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Lafferman Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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