The Lazzara Family Foundation
Private foundation · Burr Ridge, IL · EIN 36-3248699 · reported 2023–2025
40grants reported
$10Kmedian award
$10Klower quartile
$2,500smallest grant
$623Ktotal paid
9states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 6 of its 40 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $60K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evans Scholar Foundation | Glenview, IL | $50,000 |
| Society OF the Little Flower PRAYER GAZEBO | Darien, IL | $50,000 |
| Society OF the Little Flower PRAYER GAZEBO | Darien, IL | $50,000 |
| ST Xavier University CAPITAL EQUIPMENT | Chicago, IL | $38,000 |
| Chicago Christian Schools EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | Palos Heights, IL | $25,000 |
| University OF Illinois ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP | Urbana, IL | $25,000 |
| Vitamin Angels DOMESTIC PROGRAMS | Goleta, CA | $25,000 |
| Guildhaus FACILITY RENOVATIONS | Blue Island, IL | $25,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Fdn NURSE TRAINING | Chicago, IL | $25,000 |
| Wellness House GENERAL SUPPRT | Hinsdale, IL | $20,000 |
| Healthwell Foundation | Germantown, MD | $20,000 |
| Vitamin Angels DOMESTIC PROGRAMS | Goleta, CA | $20,000 |
| Ace Institute | Greenbay, WI | $15,000 |
| Dynamic Connections | Maplewood, MN | $15,000 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Fdn EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $15,000 |
| Mother McAuley High School NAMED SCHOLARSHIP | Chicago, IL | $15,000 |
| Mother McAuley High School NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS | Chicago, IL | $15,000 |
| Our Lady OF Peace Church | Darien, IL | $10,000 |
| Scleroderma Research Foundation MEDICAL RESEARCH | San Francisco, CA | $10,000 |
| Hope Crest EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | Lagrange, IL | $10,000 |
| Our Lady OF Peach Church VOTIVE CANDLE STANDS | Darien, IL | $10,000 |
| People's Resource Center | Wheaton, IL | $10,000 |
| Support Our Aging Religious | Silver Spring, MD | $10,000 |
| Chicago Police Memorial Fdn EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $10,000 |
| Support Our Aging Religious | Silver Spring, MD | $10,000 |
| University OF Illinois ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP | Urbana, IL | $10,000 |
| Ace Institute | Greenbay, WI | $10,000 |
| American Kidney Fund | Rockville, MD | $10,000 |
| Dynamic Connections | Maplewood, MN | $10,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank FOOD PURCHASES | Geneva, IL | $10,000 |
| ST Jude Children's Research Hospital INPATIENT CARE FUND | Memphis, TN | $10,000 |
| Catholic Education Foundation NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS | Crest Hill, IL | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund ISRAEL CAMPAIGN #7043 | Rockville Centre, NY | $5,000 |
| Southeast Guide Dogs GUIDE DOG TRAINING | Palmetto, FL | $5,000 |
| ST Cecilia Congregation EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | Nashville, TN | $5,000 |
| Save the Children CHILD POVERTY | Farifield, CT | $5,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center NICU CUDDLER PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $2,500 |
| Almost Home Chicago | Oak Lawn, IL | $2,500 |
| Matthias Academy | Benet Lake, WI | $2,500 |
| Zelda's Kitchen Witches | Palos Park, IL | $2,500 |
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