FNZ Foundation Inc
FNZ Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Pinecrest, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 37 grants totaling $7,596,937; the foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
FNZ Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: FNZ Foundation Inc gave $7.6M across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $205K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,596,937
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- Average grant
- $205,323
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,357,749
- -75.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (99% 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 FNZ Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7775 Sw 130Th St, Pinecrest, FL 33156
Phone: (305) 670-3370
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who FNZ Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc ($7.6M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $7.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 40 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. Listed grants also went to recipients in Florida, the District of Columbia, New York, and Maryland; the reported shares for each of those states were 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How FNZ Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1755% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $390K (2023) to $7.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $7.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc San Francisco, CA | General Support | $7,089,733 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc San Francisco, CA | General Support | $460,739 |
| Temple Beth Am Pinecrest, FL | General Support | $20,000 |
| Washington Hebrew Congregation Washington, DC | General Support | $3,600 |
| ADL Anti Defamation League New York, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Shih TZU Rescue Davie, FL | General Support | $2,000 |
| Imagination Stage Bethesda Bethesda, MD | General Support | $1,500 |
| Adventure Theatre Inc Glen Echo, MD | General Support | $1,000 |
| Frost Museum of Science Inc Miami, FL | General Support | $1,000 |
| Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Coral Gables, FL | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,357,749 | $57,641 | $7,698,969 | $7,596,937 | 37 | $7,596,937 | $7,098 | $128,620 |
| 2024 | $5,626,185 | $318,175 | $114,572 | — | — | — | $220,609 | $471,212 |
| 2023 | $5,873,285 | $933,182 | $519,819 | $390,102 | 1 | $390,102 | $847,962 | $398,777 |
| 2022 | $6,155,732 | $718,029 | $515,869 | $409,463 | 1 | $409,463 | $619,976 | $458,498 |
| 2021 | $6,343,001 | $836,894 | $560,451 | $443,772 | 1 | $443,772 | $33,892 | $464,877 |
| 2020 | $5,793,997 | $320,260 | $495,288 | $398,255 | 1 | — | $76,664 | $375,254 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, FNZ Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $129K 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 went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Shih Tzu Rescue describes its work as rescuing and finding homes for companion dogs in South Florida; the Glaucoma Research Foundation says it works to cure glaucoma and restore vision through research; and Adventure Theatre says it educates and inspires young theater artists and audiences. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $7,596,937. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $7,089,733, with a median of $500. The two largest grants, $7,089,733 and $460,739, went to Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc. in San Francisco for general support. Other listed grants included $20,000 to Temple Beth Am in Pinecrest for general support, $3,600 to Washington Hebrew Congregation for general support, and $2,000 each to the ADL Anti-Defamation League and Shih Tzu Rescue.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Phyllis K Tanenbaum, Ken Shahbaz, Ilana D Tanenbaum, and Harold R Tanenbaum as directors.
FNZ Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ken Shahbaz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis K. Tanenbaum
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harold R. Tanenbaum
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ilana D. Tanenbaum
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: James R. Klau (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Susan J. Klau (2020–2024) — Director & President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 FNZ Foundation Inc
How much does FNZ Foundation Inc give each year?
FNZ Foundation Inc gave $7.6M across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is FNZ Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
FNZ Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $205,323, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does FNZ Foundation Inc give grants?
FNZ Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (6 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Does FNZ Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of FNZ Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are FNZ Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
FNZ Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc ($7,550,472 across 2 grants), Temple Beth Am ($20,000) and Washington Hebrew Congregation ($3,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is FNZ Foundation Inc?
FNZ Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $129K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does FNZ Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from FNZ Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is FNZ Foundation Inc's EIN?
FNZ Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 66-0535017. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does FNZ 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). FNZ Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/fnz-foundation-inc-morg_3cdb335ec93b41fdb73a4dbfd6ac4058
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