The Artzt Howard Foundation
The Artzt Howard Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 7 grants totaling $636K. Net investment income was $30K.
The Artzt Howard Foundation at a glance
In short: The Artzt Howard Foundation gave $636K across 7 grants in 2020 (avg $91K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $636,377
- +884.8% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 7
- -36.4% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $90,911
- +1447.5% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- Virginia (94% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Artzt Howard Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2019) to $636K (2020). In 2020 it made 7 grants totaling $636K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 7 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $636,377 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $28,636 | $638,408 | $636,377 | 7 | $30,242 |
| 2019 | $642,264 | $94,688 | $70,067 | $64,620 | 11 | $90,216 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Artzt Howard Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Lisa Lesavoy
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Paulette Howard
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Karen Artzt (2019) — President
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 The Artzt Howard Foundation
How much does The Artzt Howard Foundation give each year?
The Artzt Howard Foundation gave $636K across 7 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $65K across 11 grants.
What is The Artzt Howard Foundation's typical grant size?
The Artzt Howard Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $2,000, and its average grant was $90,911, across 7 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Artzt Howard Foundation give grants?
The Artzt Howard Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Artzt Howard Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Artzt Howard Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants).
What is The Artzt Howard Foundation's EIN?
The Artzt Howard Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6245585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 10, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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