SZ Foundation Inc
SZ Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $35K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $53K.
SZ Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: SZ Foundation Inc gave $53K across 2 grants in 2020 (avg $26K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $52,500
- +377.3% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $26,250
- +615.9% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $26,250
- Total assets
- $35,130
- -60.0% vs 2019
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
Who SZ Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was 5 Star Academy ($3K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2019) to $53K (2020). In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
| 5 Star Academy Houston, TX | Scholarship | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $35,130 | $1,000 | $53,747 | $52,500 | 2 |
| 2019 | $87,877 | $229 | $17,538 | $11,000 | 3 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
SZ Foundation Inc is led by Richard B Butler, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Richard B Butler
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Price
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cape Bell
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George R Englert III
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Sacra
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael McAfee
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John D Michalek Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terrance McConn
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 SZ Foundation Inc
How much does SZ Foundation Inc give each year?
SZ Foundation Inc gave $53K across 2 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $11K across 3 grants.
How large is SZ Foundation Inc?
SZ Foundation Inc reported $35K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1K.
Where does SZ Foundation Inc operate?
SZ Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Texas.
What is SZ Foundation Inc's EIN?
SZ Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1763248. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 17, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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