Hertzel and Suzy Finesilver
Hertzel and Suzy Finesilver is a private foundation, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $35K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $435.
Hertzel and Suzy Finesilver at a glance
In short: Hertzel and Suzy Finesilver gave $5K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $2K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $4,500
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,250
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $34,671
- -10.5% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (56% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Hertzel and Suzy Finesilver funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was National Museum of Women in Thearts ($3K). Together the top 2 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hertzel and Suzy Finesilver gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+0%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 264% of 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $5K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum of Women in Thearts Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| Temple Beth-El San Antonio, TX | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $34,671 | $435 | $4,500 | $4,500 | 2 | $4,500 | $435 | $1,702 |
| 2022 | $38,736 | $111 | $4,500 | $4,500 | 2 | $4,500 | $111 | $2,014 |
| 2021 | $43,125 | $9,004 | $4,500 | $4,500 | 2 | $4,500 | $4 | $2,013 |
| 2020 | $38,621 | $9,008 | $4,500 | $4,500 | 2 | — | $8 | $1,791 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hertzel and Suzy Finesilver reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hertzel and Suzy Finesilver is led by Lynn F. Crystal, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Lynn F. Crystal
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Hertzel and Suzy Finesilver
How much does Hertzel and Suzy Finesilver give each year?
Hertzel and Suzy Finesilver gave $5K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $5K across 2 grants.
How large is Hertzel and Suzy Finesilver?
Hertzel and Suzy Finesilver reported $35K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Hertzel and Suzy Finesilver operate?
Hertzel and Suzy Finesilver has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Texas.
What is Hertzel and Suzy Finesilver's EIN?
Hertzel and Suzy Finesilver's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6409630. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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