Mizel Global Cultural Fund
Mizel Global Cultural Fund is a private foundation based in Greenwood Village, Colorado. In its 2024 filing, it reported 24 grants totaling $392,699, with all listed grant purposes identified as general operating support.
Mizel Global Cultural Fund at a glance
In short: Mizel Global Cultural Fund gave $393K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $392,699
- +499.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +242.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,362
- +74.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $68,561,816
- +2127.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (45% 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 Mizel Global Cultural Fund
- 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: 5251 Dtc Pkwy Ste 500, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 565-2400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mizel Global Cultural Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was BMH-BJ Congregation ($52K). Together the top 10 received $327K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 40 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Colorado recipients received 45% of grant dollars, followed by Florida and New Jersey at 13% each, New York at 9%, and Oklahoma at 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mizel Global Cultural Fund gives
- 13% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 174433% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 19% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $225 (2021) to $805K (2022). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $393K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BMH-BJ Congregation Denver, CO | General Operating Support | $51,800 |
| Combat Campus Antisemitism Foundation Roseland, NJ | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Rose Community Foundation Denver, CO | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| The Friedman Center for Peace Through Strength Bal Harbour, FL | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Mount Nebo Memorial Park Denver, CO | General Operating Support | $36,000 |
| University of Denver Denver, CO | General Operating Support | $31,289 |
| Article III Foundation Alexandria, VA | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | General Operating Support | $18,000 |
| Becket Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Momentum Unlimited Inc Rockville, MD | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $68,561,816 | $65,524,826 | $503,022 | $392,699 | 24 | $392,699 | $65,411,882 | $2,120,618 |
| 2023 | $3,077,910 | $226,244 | $157,704 | $65,535 | 7 | $65,535 | $134,075 | $148,662 |
| 2022 | $3,017,353 | $2,265,306 | $862,470 | $805,225 | 3 | $805,225 | $916,861 | $137,906 |
| 2021 | $1,910,972 | $14,150 | $115,325 | $225 | 1 | $225 | — | $127,935 |
| 2020 | $2,704,814 | $2,018,161 | $330,798 | $325,725 | 5 | — | $2,012,958 | $62,174 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mizel Global Cultural Fund reported a distributable amount of $2.1M 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, Rose Community Foundation says it works to strengthen communities in Greater Denver and beyond through values-driven philanthropy, including work across focus areas such as Jewish life. Momentum Unlimited says it provides educational and transformative experiences for Jews of all backgrounds. The Simon Wiesenthal Center describes itself as a global Jewish human rights organization that confronts antisemitism and hate, stands with Israel, defends the safety of Jews worldwide, and teaches the lessons of the Holocaust.
Other 2024 recipients include the University of Denver, which describes its mission as promoting learning and scholarly inquiry; Article III Foundation, which says it educates the public about originalism and textualism and promotes constitutional principles in government; and Friends of United Hatzalah, which says it funds organizations providing medical and trauma-related first-responder services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 24 grants totaling $392,699. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $51,800, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $51,800 to BMH-BJ Congregation; $50,000 each to Combat Campus Antisemitism Foundation, Rose Community Foundation, and The Friedman Center for Peace Through Strength; and $36,000 to Mount Nebo Memorial Park. Each of these grants was listed for general operating support.
Other 2024 grants included $31,289 to the University of Denver, $20,000 to Article III Foundation, $18,000 to Friends of United Hatzalah, and $10,000 each to Becket, Momentum Unlimited, Mizel Jewish Community Day School, and the Simon Wiesenthal Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Larry A Mizel as president; Carol Mizel, Cheston D Mizel, and Courtney Mizel as vice presidents; Carrie K Delima as secretary/treasurer; Julie Klahn as assistant secretary; and Johnathon Backstrom as assistant treasurer.
Mizel Global Cultural Fund is led by Larry A. Mizel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry A. Mizel
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Mizel
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie K. Delima
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheston D. Mizel
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Mizel
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Klahn
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johnathon Backstrom
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steven Mizel (2020–2022) — Vice President
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 Mizel Global Cultural Fund
How much does Mizel Global Cultural Fund give each year?
Mizel Global Cultural Fund gave $393K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $66K across 7 grants.
What is Mizel Global Cultural Fund's typical grant size?
Mizel Global Cultural Fund's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,362, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mizel Global Cultural Fund give grants?
Mizel Global Cultural Fund's top state is Colorado, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (13%) and New Jersey (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (5 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Tulsa, OK (2 grants).
Does Mizel Global Cultural Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mizel Global Cultural Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mizel Global Cultural Fund's largest grantees?
Mizel Global Cultural Fund's largest 2024 grantees include BMH-BJ Congregation ($51,800), Combat Campus Antisemitism Foundation ($50,000) and Rose Community Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mizel Global Cultural Fund?
Mizel Global Cultural Fund reported $68.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $393K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Mizel Global Cultural Fund 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 Mizel Global Cultural Fund?
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 Mizel Global Cultural Fund's EIN?
Mizel Global Cultural Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1588664. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mizel Global Cultural Fund 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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