MZ Foundation is a private grant-making foundation based in San Francisco, California. Established in 1998 and tax-exempt since March 2000, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation does not accept outside contributions and manages its grantmaking through a focused mission-driven approach.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$38.7M
-1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.2M
-20.9% YoY
Grant Count
33
-13.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$97K
-8.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
MZ Foundation is committed to combating anti-Semitism in the United States and across the globe, and safeguarding the security of the Jewish people and the Jewish State of Israel.
The foundation supports three key priority areas:
Combatting Global Anti-Semitism — Supporting programs that speak out against anti-Semitism through education and public awareness. The foundation partners with both Jewish and non-Jewish organizations to educate the public about anti-Semitism and ways to combat it.
Israel (From the river to the sea, Sovereignty) — Supporting Israeli sovereignty over all of Israel, including Judea and Samaria. The foundation funds education missions for leaders and students to Israel and supports organizations that protect Israel through monitoring and correcting biases and distortions in media and on the internet. The foundation also supports organizations on the ground in Israel addressing anti-Zionist sentiment.
Campus and High School Israel Advocacy — Recognizing that anti-Israel sentiment and anti-Semitic rhetoric have merged on campuses worldwide, the foundation guides organizations to provide students with resources to become effective advocates for Israel and the Jewish people. The foundation is committed to ensuring Jewish students are safe and respected on their campuses.
Grantmaking
The foundation has partnered with more than 90 different organizations across several continents.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on California, New York, and Pennsylvania, with international partnerships across several continents.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $38,666,436 (as of 2024)
Total Giving: $3,207,000 (2024)
Revenue: $2.66 million (2023)
Expenses: $4.98 million (2023)
Total Assets: $39.4 million (2023)
Total Liabilities: $15,800 (2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $38,666,436 | $39,390,769 | $41,756,081 |
| Revenue | $2,710,814 | $2,663,826 | $1,117,089 |
| Expenses | $3,823,180 | $4,983,575 | $3,982,448 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,207,000 | $4,051,842 | $3,366,552 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,617,883 | $1,359,551 | $26,205 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,050,995 | $2,115,626 | $2,193,939 |
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
204 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Central Fund of Israel Co Marcus Brothers Textiles #13-2992985 ($1,681,000), Israel Independence Fund # 20-8676286 ($235,000), Raje Usa Inc #27-3335956 ($160,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMCHA INITIATIVE #46-0774311 SANTA CRUZ, CA | EDUCATION | $100,000 |
| AMERICAN CONSERVATIVE UNION FOUNDATION #52-124680 WASHINGTON, DC | EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY COUNCIL #52-1274529 WASHINGTON, DC | DISCRETIONARY | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF JEWISH STATESMENSHIP CENTER INC #26-3398241 TEANECK, NJ | EDUCATION | $100,000 |
| CENTER FOR SECURITY POLICY #52-1601976 WASHINGTON, CA | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
| CENTRAL FUND OF ISRAEL CO MARCUS BROTHERS TEXTILES #13-2992985 NEW YORK, NY | FUND DISTRIBUTION | $1,681,000 |
| CHABAD JEWISH STUDENT CENTER #26-0800573 BEREKELY, CA | EDUCATION | $31,000 |
| COMMITTEE FOR ACCURACY IN MIDDLE EAST REPORTING #52-1332702 BOSTON, MA | EDUCATION | $100,000 |
| DAVID HOROWITZ FREEDOM #95-4194642 SHERMAN OAKS, CA | EDUCATION FOR THE NEXT GENERATION | $25,000 |
| EL MEDIO INC #47-3064050 BEVERLY HILLS, CA | EDUCATION | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Myron Zimmerman serves as President of MZ Foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LANCE FONG | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MYRON ZIMMERMAN | PRESIDENT & TREASURER | 40 | — |
| SAMUEL N LEVINE | DIRECTOR | 40 | $45,019 |
| ELLIOT J FINE | DIRECTOR | 40 | $148,361 |
Contact Information
Address: 1388 Sutter Street, Suite 915, San Francisco, CA 94109-5453
Telephone: 415-926-5973
Website: www.mzfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mz Foundation fund?
MZ Foundation is committed to combating anti-Semitism in the United States and across the globe, and safeguarding the security of the Jewish people and the Jewish State of Israel. The foundation supports three key priority areas: **Combatting Global Anti-Semitism** — Supporting programs that speak out against anti-Semitism through education and public awareness. The foundation partners with both Jewish and non-Jewish organizations to educate the public about anti-Semitism and ways to combat it.…
How do I apply for a grant from Mz Foundation?
The foundation has partnered with more than 90 different organizations across several continents. Grant awards typically range from $3,000 to $2,431,842. Based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2024), the foundation distributed $3,207,000 in total giving.
Where does Mz Foundation make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on California, New York, and Pennsylvania, with international partnerships across several continents.
What size grants does Mz Foundation award?
In 2024, Mz Foundation awarded 33 grants totaling $3.2M — an average of about $97K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Mz Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Mz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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