Jacob and Anita Penzer Foundation
The Jacob and Anita Penzer Foundation is a private foundation established in Florida in 1997 and currently based in Lawrence, New York. The foundation operates as an independent grantmaking organization with a focus on general grants across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$27.7M
-3.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$651K
-8.6% YoY
Grant Count
55
+1.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
-10.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds general grants with a focus on education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services. Notable grantees include Brandeis University, Chabad of the Five Towns, Gardens Jewish Experience, and the Bass Museum of Art.
Grantmaking
The foundation awards general grants to nonprofit organizations.
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Florida, New York, and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $28,651,832
- Total revenues: $866,750
- Total expenses: $1,755,295
Assets (2024):
- Total assets: $27,671,158
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $27,671,158 | $28,651,832 | $29,370,580 |
| Revenue | $634,954 | $866,750 | $2,162,064 |
| Expenses | $1,659,268 | $1,755,295 | $1,714,695 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,552,561 | $1,631,515 | $1,608,945 |
| Net Investment Income | $599,530 | $636,430 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $1,377,338 | $1,447,527 | $1,407,874 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board & Staff:
- Richard Penzer – President/Director (40 hours/week, $221,000 compensation)
- Jacki Penzer – Vice President, Secretary, and Director (40 hours/week, $255,000 compensation)
- Jacob Penzer – Vice President and Director (18 hours/week, $42,000 compensation)
- Ariel Penzer – Vice President and Director (10 hours/week, $104,000 compensation)
- Michael Penzer – Vice President and Treasurer (4 hours/week, no compensation listed)
- Elie Hecht – Attorney (40 hours/week, $144,000 compensation)
The foundation employs 5 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARIEL PENZER | VICE PRES / DIRECTOR | 10 | $103,500 |
| RICHARD PENZER | PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR | 40 | $220,996 |
| JACKI PENZER | VICE PRES /SECRETARY /DIRE | 40 | $255,000 |
| JACOB PENZER | VICE PRES / DIRECTOR | 18 | $42,262 |
| MICHAEL PENZER | VICE PRES /TREASURER/ ASS' | 4 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 81 Harborview West Lawrence, NY 11559
Phone: 516-375-2190
EIN: 65-0710609
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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