American Friends of KZN

SANDY SPRINGS, GA EIN: 27-1284626

International, Foreign Affairs & National Security

American Friends of KZN is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in SANDY SPRINGS, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $210K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2K

-12.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$210K

+10.5% YoY

Grant Count

+50.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$70K

-26.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, American Friends of KZN reported a distributable amount of $270 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About American Friends of KZN

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

International, Foreign Affairs & National Security

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $355 (100%)

States

California

Cities

La Jolla

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,035	$2,315	$2,435
Revenue	$210,000	$190,000	$190,000
Expenses	$210,280	$190,120	$190,465
Qualifying Distributions	$210,060	$190,120	$190,080
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$270	$117	$131

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

12 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Beth Shalom ($110,040), Durban Jewish Social Svcs ($95,020), Chabad of North Coast ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Beth Shalom	Upgrade of facilities and rooms.	$110,040
Durban Jewish Social Svcs	Assist most vulnerable members.	$95,020
Chabad of North Coast	Upgrade of synagogue.	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Allan Daniels	President & CEO	—	—
Stephanie Budlender	Treasurer	—	—
Louise Berzack	Secretary	—	—
Melvin Gevisser	Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

International, Foreign Affairs & National Security

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Friends of KZN?

American Friends of KZN is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in SANDY SPRINGS, GA. It holds $2K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is American Friends of KZN?

As of 2024, American Friends of KZN holds $2K in total assets with $210K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $210K in 2024.

Where does American Friends of KZN operate?

American Friends of KZN has awarded grants in California.

What size grants does American Friends of KZN award?

In 2024, American Friends of KZN awarded 3 grants totaling $210K — an average of about $70K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is American Friends of KZN required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, American Friends of KZN reported a distributable amount of $270 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.