Four Through Nine Foundation Inc
Four Through Nine Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Encino, California. In 2024, it reported 15 grants totaling $719,809 to organizations with stated purposes including general charitable support, youth programs, education, and arts.
Four Through Nine Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Four Through Nine Foundation Inc gave $720K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $48K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $719,809
- -33.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -53.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,987
- +42.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $311,081
- -71.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Four Through Nine 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: 16255 Ventura Blvd Suite 800, Encino, CA 91436
Phone: (818) 789-9090
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Four Through Nine Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Human Solidarity Project ($256K). Together the top 10 received $702K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 55 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and Washington, at 36% each, followed by Massachusetts (15%), California (7%), and New Jersey (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Four Through Nine Foundation Inc gives
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 103% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $355K (2021) to $1.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $720K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Human Solidarity Project Mercer Island, WA | General charitable purpose | $255,755 |
| Harlem RBI New York, NY | To support youth education, sports and social programs | $189,750 |
| Tufts University Medford, MA | Education | $105,000 |
| Array Alliance Inc Los Angeles, CA | Arts | $50,000 |
| Johnny Mac Tennis Project New York, NY | Youth Programs | $26,415 |
| Metropolitan Section PGA Foundation Elmsford, NY | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Second Round Foundation Inc Mullica Hill, NJ | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| George Jackson Academy new York, NY | Education | $10,000 |
| Women Make Movies New York, NY | General Purposes | $10,000 |
| Center - White American Culture Somerset, NJ | Education | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $311,081 | $69,964 | $858,667 | $719,809 | 15 | $719,809 | — | $32,617 |
| 2023 | $1,083,943 | $1,707,843 | $1,251,254 | $1,080,566 | 32 | $1,080,566 | $255,341 | $60,577 |
| 2022 | $914,072 | $1,610,077 | $948,413 | $785,419 | 6 | $785,419 | $876,102 | $35,555 |
| 2021 | $1,055,550 | $1,526,285 | $470,735 | $355,000 | 2 | $355,000 | — | $35,907 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Four Through Nine Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for education, youth programs, arts, and general charitable purposes. Among its grantees, Harlem RBI says it provides young people opportunities to play, learn, and grow; Array Alliance says it advances social and cultural justice through storytelling and supports women filmmakers and people of color; and George Jackson Academy describes itself as a school serving academically capable boys from low-income families in New York City.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $719,809. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $255,755, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported grants included $255,755 to Human Solidarity Project for general charitable purposes; $189,750 to Harlem RBI for youth education, sports, and social programs; $105,000 to Tufts University for education; and $50,000 to Array Alliance for arts. Other grants included $26,415 to Johnny Mac Tennis Project for youth programs, $25,000 to Metropolitan Section PGA Foundation for general purposes, and $10,000 each to George Jackson Academy for education and Women Make Movies for general purposes. Wounded Warrior Project received $2,000 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Henry Azaria as president and Katherine Azaria as treasurer.
Four Through Nine Foundation Inc is led by Henry Azaria, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Henry Azaria
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Azaria
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Four Through Nine Foundation Inc
How much does Four Through Nine Foundation Inc give each year?
Four Through Nine Foundation Inc gave $720K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 32 grants.
What is Four Through Nine Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Four Through Nine Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $47,987, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Four Through Nine Foundation Inc give grants?
Four Through Nine Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (36%) and Massachusetts (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Four Through Nine Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 53% of Four Through Nine Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (4 grants).
Who are Four Through Nine Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Four Through Nine Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Human Solidarity Project ($255,755), Harlem RBI ($189,750) and Tufts University ($105,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Four Through Nine Foundation Inc?
Four Through Nine Foundation Inc reported $311K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $720K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Four Through Nine Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education, youth programs, arts, and general charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Four Through Nine 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 Four Through Nine Foundation Inc's EIN?
Four Through Nine Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0832343. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Four Through Nine 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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