MZ Foundation
MZ Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its 2025 filing lists grantmaking purposes as education; the grants listed include support for organizations in several states.
MZ Foundation at a glance
In short: MZ Foundation gave $3.4M across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $102K), mostly in New York. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,350,250
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $101,523
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $40,916,051
- +5.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (3 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to MZ Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says to contact the Executive Director of MZ Foundation and submit a letter describing the requesting organization or individual, including tax status and the purposes for which funds would be used. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Executive Director Mz Foundation
Mailing address: 1388 Sutter Street Suite 915, San Francisco, CA 94109-5468
Phone: (415) 926-5973
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who MZ Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Central Fund of Israel Co Marcus Brothers Textiles #13-2992985 ($2.1M). Together the top 10 received $2.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
188 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 188 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in New York received 72% of grant dollars, followed by California (12%), Pennsylvania (4%), Florida (3%), and New Jersey (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is MZ Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 33 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $110K. How we count
Medians: $21K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 167% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.1M (2021) to $4.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Fund of Israel Co Marcus Brothers Textiles #13-2992985 New York, NY | Education | $2,076,000 |
| Israel Independence Fund # 20-8676286 New York, NY | Education | $208,250 |
| Fuente Latina Inc #XXX-XX-XXXX Miami, FL | Education | $105,000 |
| Amcha Initiative #46-0774311 Santa Cruz, CA | Education | $100,000 |
| American Friends of Jewish Statesmenship Center Inc #26-3398241 Teaneck, NJ | Education | $100,000 |
| Report Inc (NGO Monitor) #26-2971061 Spring House, PA | Education | $100,000 |
| Students Supporting Israel #46-5347153 Rohnert Park, CA | Education | $100,000 |
| Zionist Organization of America #13-5628475 New York, NY | Education | $50,000 |
| Endowment for Middle East Truth #20-4329740 Washington, DC | Education | $35,000 |
| Rimon Club Inc #46-1334084 San Mateo, CA | Education | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,916,051 | $5,545,951 | $3,773,803 | $3,350,250 | 33 | $3,350,250 | $1,402,123 | $2,007,178 |
| 2024 | $38,666,436 | $2,710,814 | $3,823,180 | $3,207,000 | 33 | $3,207,000 | $1,617,883 | $2,050,995 |
| 2023 | $39,390,769 | $2,663,826 | $4,983,575 | $4,051,842 | 38 | $4,051,842 | $1,359,551 | $2,115,626 |
| 2022 | $41,756,081 | $1,117,089 | $3,982,448 | $3,366,552 | 41 | $3,366,552 | $26,205 | $2,193,939 |
| 2021 | $44,105,186 | $1,119,650 | $3,675,796 | $3,075,100 | 43 | $3,075,100 | $279,474 | $2,277,933 |
| 2020 | $46,715,476 | $901,379 | $4,333,122 | $3,759,970 | 49 | — | $385,749 | $2,319,000 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MZ Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 33 grants totaling $3,350,250 in 2025. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $2,076,000, with a median of $25,000. Its reported giving was $3,207,000 across 33 grants in 2024 and $4,051,842 across 38 grants in 2023.
Notable 2025 grants included $2,076,000 to Central Fund of Israel Co Marcus Brothers Textiles, $208,250 to Israel Independence Fund, and $105,000 to Fuente Latina Inc. The foundation also gave $100,000 each to Amcha Initiative, American Friends of Jewish Statesmenship Center Inc, Report Inc (NGO Monitor), and Students Supporting Israel. The stated purpose for each of these grants was education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Myron Zimmerman as president and treasurer, Lance Fong as secretary, and Elliot J Fine as director.
MZ Foundation is led by Myron Zimmerman, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Myron Zimmerman
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elliot J. Fine
Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$148K (2024) → $160K (2025)
Lance Fong
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Samuel N. Levine (2020–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $160K, to Elliot J Fine (Director).
Frequently asked questions about MZ Foundation
How much does MZ Foundation give each year?
MZ Foundation gave $3.4M across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.2M across 33 grants.
What is MZ Foundation's typical grant size?
MZ Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $101,523, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from MZ Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does MZ Foundation give grants?
MZ Foundation gives mostly in New York: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Sherman Oaks, CA (2 grants) and Berekely, CA (2 grants).
Does MZ Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on MZ Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (33 grants).
Who are MZ Foundation's largest grantees?
MZ Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Central Fund of Israel Co Marcus Brothers Textiles #13-2992985 ($2,076,000), Israel Independence Fund # 20-8676286 ($208,250) and Fuente Latina Inc #XXX-XX-XXXX ($105,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is MZ Foundation?
MZ Foundation reported $40.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from MZ Foundation?
The filing says to contact the Executive Director of MZ Foundation and submit a letter describing the requesting organization or individual, including tax status and the purposes for which funds would be used. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is MZ Foundation's EIN?
MZ Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3316088. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 9, 2026)
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