EZBO Foundation Inc
EZBO Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Powder Springs, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $391,000 to charitable organizations working in areas including Jewish history and culture, health equity, education, animal welfare, mental well-being, and breast cancer support.
EZBO Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: EZBO Foundation Inc gave $391K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $391,000
- +40.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,583
- +28.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,500
- Total assets
- $6,152,054
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to EZBO Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 765 Marlay Lane Sw, Powder Springs, GA 30127
Phone: (612) 656-2828
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who EZBO Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Breman ($83K). Together the top 10 received $385K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 23 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia (60%), New York (20%), Arizona (13%), and Alabama (7%). These figures describe the locations of 2025 recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How EZBO Foundation Inc gives
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $278K (2024) to $391K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $391K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Breman Atlanta, GA | Support to connect people to Jewish history, culture, and arts | $82,500 |
| Path Foundation Atlanta, GA | Supporting programs working to accelerate health equity. | $60,000 |
| Sarsef Tucson, AZ | ACES and MESCIT Camps | $50,500 |
| Flatbush Cats Brooklyn, NY | Support lifesaving medical care for cats in need | $50,000 |
| United in Pink Macon, GA | Pink Pack Program and scholarships for families affected by a breast cancer diagnosis | $46,000 |
| Free 2 Teach Foundation Huntsville, AL | Support towards educational programs | $28,000 |
| Wealthy Habits Atlanta, GA | To support the first year of the Advancing Financial Literacy for Underserved Youth Project | $25,000 |
| Crisis Text Line New York, NY | Support towards the program of promoting mental well-being | $22,500 |
| Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer Peachtree Corners, GA | To support breast health and breast cancer programs | $15,000 |
| Irondale Productions Inc Brooklyn, NY | Support educational development and artistic productions | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,152,054 | $441,991 | $449,031 | $391,000 | 12 | $393,791 | $375,321 | $475,418 |
| 2024 | $6,159,094 | $261,790 | $346,450 | $278,100 | 11 | $281,562 | $199,427 | $448,534 |
| 2023 | $6,243,754 | $6,243,754 | — | — | — | — | — | $16,218 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, EZBO Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $475K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in several fields. For example, The Breman received funding to connect people to Jewish history, culture, and arts; PATH Foundation received support for programs working to accelerate health equity; and SARSEF received funding for ACES and MESCIT Camps.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. PATH Foundation describes its mission as developing bicycle and pedestrian trails in metro Atlanta and helping other Georgia cities advance trail development. Flatbush Cats says it works on sustainable solutions to address and prevent overcrowded animal shelters. United in Pink describes providing emotional, social, and financial support to people and families in Central Georgia after a breast cancer diagnosis. Free 2 Teach Foundation says it provides free supplies and resources to teachers in five public school systems in Madison and Limestone counties. Wealthy Habits says its programs teach financial literacy to young people ages 11–18.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $391,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $82,500, with a median grant of $26,500. The largest awards included $82,500 to The Breman, $60,000 to PATH Foundation, $50,500 to SARSEF, $50,000 to Flatbush Cats, and $46,000 to United in Pink. Other grants included $28,000 to Free 2 Teach Foundation, $25,000 to Wealthy Habits, and $22,500 to Crisis Text Line.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
EZBO Foundation Inc is led by Michael Gutenstein, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2023; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Gutenstein
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bess Samuel
Trustee
Assistant Treasurer → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Gutenstein
Vice President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Gutenstein
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Gutenstein
Parliamentarian
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Gutenstein
Assistant Treasurer
Director of Communications → Assistant Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about EZBO Foundation Inc
How much does EZBO Foundation Inc give each year?
EZBO Foundation Inc gave $391K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $278K across 11 grants.
What is EZBO Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
EZBO Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $26,500, and its average grant was $32,583, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does EZBO Foundation Inc give grants?
EZBO Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Arizona (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (4 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does EZBO Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on EZBO Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are EZBO Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
EZBO Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Breman ($82,500), Path Foundation ($60,000) and Sarsef ($50,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is EZBO Foundation Inc?
EZBO Foundation Inc reported $6.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $394K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $475K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does EZBO Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from EZBO Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is EZBO Foundation Inc's EIN?
EZBO Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3527388. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does EZBO Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 20, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). EZBO Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ezbo-foundation-inc-morg_9fcede4a1f0a46e3a7600f4ac9067301
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