The Edward W Hazen Foundation
The Edward W Hazen Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. It has described its spend-down as a commitment to move its resources to grassroots organizers and communities of color, including groups working on youth organizing, education, and racial justice.
The Edward W Hazen Foundation at a glance
In short: The Edward W Hazen Foundation gave $100 across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $100), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100
- -100.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -98.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $100
- -99.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $252,963
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Edward W Hazen Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that organizations wishing to be known to its staff should submit information through its website. It invites applications from organizations identified as aligned with its interests and strategy; it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: The Edward W Hazen Foundation Inc
Mailing address: 135 Eastern Parkway 8C, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Phone: (703) 405-6962
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Edward W Hazen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bend the Arc ($100).
Grant Size Distribution
287 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 287 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, all reported grant dollars went to a recipient in New York. The filing lists one grant, to Bend the Arc in New York, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Edward W Hazen Foundation gives
- Giving fell 100% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 64% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100 (2025) to $4.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $100.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bend the Arc New York, NY | General Support | $100 |
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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 | $252,963 | — | $8,123 | $100 | 1 | $8,123 | — | $12,706 |
| 2024 | $261,086 | $12,581 | $1,323,194 | $1,529,500 | 70 | $2,394,850 | — | $39,315 |
| 2023 | $2,702,035 | $160,540 | $2,906,126 | $4,339,630 | 98 | $5,256,731 | $137,932 | $260,762 |
| 2022 | $7,810,805 | $-178,266 | $3,680,739 | $3,534,880 | 63 | $4,404,522 | $59,247 | $469,875 |
| 2021 | $12,582,888 | $986,893 | $3,980,046 | $2,214,700 | 55 | $3,001,776 | $231,623 | $672,655 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edward W Hazen Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s statements describe support for youth organizing groups focused on education and racial justice, and for grassroots organizations and communities of color. Its spend-down support included organizational sustainability and capacity-building, as well as work such as mutual aid, crisis response, and expanded community outreach.
Grantmaking
Reported grants totaled $4,339,630 across 98 grants in filing year 2023, $1,529,500 across 70 grants in 2024, and $100 across one grant in 2025. The 2025 grant was $100 in general support to Bend the Arc in New York, New York. The available figures do not establish a typical grant size.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alberto Retana as chair, Cristina Jimenez Moreta as vice chair, Lori Bezahler as secretary, and Steve Fahrer as treasurer. The foundation’s statements also identify Lori Bezahler as its president.
The Edward W Hazen Foundation is led by Alberto Retana, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alberto Retana
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Bezahler
Secretary
President & Secretary → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
$219K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Cristina Jimenez Moreta
Vice Chair
Chair → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Fahrer
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Hashim Benford (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Lorella Praeli (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mara Tieken (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Rashad Robinson (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Rukia Lumumba (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Sanjiv Rao (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $389K, to Lori Bezahler (President/Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Edward W Hazen Foundation
How much does The Edward W Hazen Foundation give each year?
The Edward W Hazen Foundation gave $100 across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.5M across 70 grants.
How large is The Edward W Hazen Foundation?
The Edward W Hazen Foundation reported $253K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Edward W Hazen Foundation fund?
The foundation’s statements describe support for youth organizing groups focused on education and racial justice, and for grassroots organizations and communities of color. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Edward W Hazen Foundation?
The foundation states that organizations wishing to be known to its staff should submit information through its website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Edward W Hazen Foundation make grants?
In filing year 2025, all reported grant dollars went to a recipient in New York. The filing lists one grant, to Bend the Arc in New York, New York.
What is The Edward W Hazen Foundation's EIN?
The Edward W Hazen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-0646671. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 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 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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