Panza Foundation
Panza Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Cleveland HTS, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $69K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $2K.
Panza Foundation at a glance
In short: Panza Foundation gave $4K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,507
- -78.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -71.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,754
- -25.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,754
- Total assets
- $69,102
- -0.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Panza Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ingenuity Fest (Cleveland Festival of Art and Technology Inc) ($3K). Together the top 2 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Panza Foundation gives
- Giving fell 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $17K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ingenuity Fest (Cleveland Festival of Art and Technology Inc) Cleveland, OH | Musical production, and recording, engineering expenses andother support for musical artists and groups in thecleveland, Ohio area that are supporting the arts andcultural enrichment. | $3,000 |
| Earthquaker Day Akron, OH | Musical production, and recording, engineering expenses andother support for musical artists and groups in thecleveland, Ohio area that are supporting the arts andcultural enrichment. | $507 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69,102 | $91,287 | $91,300 | $3,507 | 2 | $46,047 | $2,467 |
| 2023 | $69,115 | $14,060 | $22,082 | $16,501 | 7 | $16,501 | $2,580 |
| 2022 | $70,874 | $12,625 | $11,050 | $8,628 | 8 | $8,628 | $419 |
| 2021 | $69,299 | $20,850 | $13,122 | $8,500 | 5 | $8,500 | $35 |
| 2020 | $61,571 | $13,920 | $8,710 | $5,999 | 5 | — | $192 |
| 2019 | $56,361 | $17,337 | $15,079 | $10,215 | 6 | — | $1,016 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Panza Foundation is led by John Panza, President & Secretary on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Panza
President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Panza
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Panza Foundation
How much does Panza Foundation give each year?
Panza Foundation gave $4K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $17K across 7 grants.
How large is Panza Foundation?
Panza Foundation reported $69K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $91K.
What is Panza Foundation?
Panza Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Cleveland HTS, OH. It holds $69K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Panza Foundation operate?
Panza Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Panza Foundation's EIN?
Panza Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2737326. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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