Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found
The Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found is a private foundation based in Winnetka, Illinois. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations in areas including education, the arts, humanitarian aid, medical services, communications, and religious purposes.
Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found at a glance
In short: Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found gave $11K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $435.654), mostly in Illinois. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,327
- -54.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -49.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $436
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $326
- Total assets
- $165,377
- -4.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (7 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found
- 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: 300 Euclid, Winnetka, IL 60093
Phone: (312) 305-5620
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northwestern Pritzker School of Law ($3K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 247 grants of 247 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Illinois organizations received 64% of grant dollars. Other reported recipient-state shares were Florida, 11%; New York, 10%; Washington, DC, 5%; and New Jersey, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 26 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $210; repeat grants $519. How we count
Medians: $118 first-time, $360 repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 136% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2024) to $45K (2022). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Evanston, IL | Education - General Fund | $2,500 |
| Briarwood Scholarship Foundation Deerfield, IL | Education - General Fund | $1,103 |
| Sarasota Art Museum Sarasota, FL | Arts - General Fund | $1,000 |
| American Jewish World Services New York, NY | Humanitarian Aid - General Fund | $500 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | Humanitarian Aid - General Fund | $500 |
| Finca International Washington, DC | Humanitarian Aid - General Fund | $500 |
| The Ark Chicago Chicago, IL | Humanitarian Aid - General Fund | $500 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse Chicago, IL | Medical - General Fund | $500 |
| Neiu Foundation Chicago, IL | Education - General Fund | $500 |
| WTTW Chicago, IL | Communication - General Fund | $500 |
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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 | $165,377 | $7,768 | $16,081 | $11,327 | 26 | $11,587 | $7,468 | $8,493 |
| 2023 | $172,764 | $6,330 | $36,286 | $25,003 | 51 | $28,484 | $7,458 | $9,210 |
| 2022 | $199,720 | $1,315 | $45,450 | $44,601 | 63 | $44,616 | $1,315 | $5,197 |
| 2021 | $243,855 | $155,314 | $18,552 | $16,446 | 44 | — | $170,537 | $4,407 |
| 2020 | $107,093 | $59,039 | $35,534 | $33,443 | 63 | — | $1,219 | $3,515 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found reported a distributable amount of $8K 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 went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Feeding America says its mission is to advance change by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food, while FINCA International says it works to end poverty through sustainable, scalable solutions. The American Lung Association describes its mission as improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy, and research. Other 2024 recipients included educational institutions, arts organizations, and groups serving people with special needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $11,327. Awards ranged from $25 to $2,500, with a median grant of $326. Its largest reported grants included $2,500 to Northwestern Pritzker School of Law for an education general fund, $1,103 to Briarwood Scholarship Foundation for an education general fund, and $1,000 to Sarasota Art Museum for an arts general fund. Other grants included $500 each to American Jewish World Services, Feeding America, FINCA International, The Ark Chicago, The Chicago Lighthouse, NEIU Foundation, and WTTW.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rachel Pizer Tzinberg, Sheila Pizer, and Howard Pizer as directors.
Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Howard Pizer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Pizer Tzinberg
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Pizer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found
How much does Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found give each year?
Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found gave $11K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 51 grants.
What is Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found's typical grant size?
Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found's median grant in 2024 was $326, and its average grant was $436, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found that year got $210 on average.
Where does Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found give grants?
Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found gives mostly in Illinois: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (11%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (9 grants), Sarasota, FL (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found's largest grantees?
Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found's largest 2024 grantees include Northwestern Pritzker School of Law ($2,500), Briarwood Scholarship Foundation ($1,103) and Sarasota Art Museum ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found?
Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found reported $165K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found?
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 Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found's EIN?
Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3481396. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found 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 2020–2024
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