The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund
The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund is a private foundation based in New York, NY, that made grants to charitable organizations. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, and the fund states that it is voluntarily terminating its private-foundation status and has distributed all its net assets; it therefore appears to have wound down its grantmaking.
The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund at a glance
In short: The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund gave $136K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state New Jersey. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $135,772
- -64.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -63.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,698
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 135 West 50Th Street, New York, NY 10020
Phone: (212) 812-7000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Heart Association ($50K). Together the top 10 received $132K.
Grant Size Distribution
212 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 210 grants of 212 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund’s 2024 grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in New Jersey (48%), New York (46%), Delaware (5%), California (1%), and Pennsylvania (1%). The percentages as reported total 101%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $136K (2024) to $381K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $136K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Meadowlands YMCA East Rutherford, NJ | General Support | $35,000 |
| Community Foodbank of New Jersey Hillside, NJ | General Support | $15,000 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center Newark, NJ | General Support | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE | General Support | $6,522 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Garden City, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Parentchild New York, NY | General Support | $4,000 |
| St John's University the Peter J Tobin College of Business Queens, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Oasis - a Haven for Women and Children Paterson, NJ | General Support | $2,250 |
| Chhange Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ | General Support | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $112,975 | $135,797 | $135,772 | 14 | $135,797 | $3,241 |
| 2023 | $22,822 | $380,000 | $380,986 | $380,636 | 38 | $380,661 | $1,624 |
| 2022 | $23,808 | $300,000 | $309,083 | $309,058 | 66 | $309,083 | $1,492 |
| 2021 | $32,891 | $305,000 | $286,980 | $286,955 | 52 | $286,980 | $2,038 |
| 2020 | $52,981 | $275,000 | $262,450 | $219,315 | 42 | — | $2,197 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s own mission is not stated in the available materials. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations serving health, children and families, food assistance, arts, and education. For example, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation describes its mission as seeking a cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improving the quality of life of people affected by those diseases. ParentChild says its mission is to ensure that all children have equal possibilities from the start. The Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento says it supports children, youth, and families affected by abuse, neglect, behavioral health issues, and trauma.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the fund reported 14 grants totaling $135,772. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $3,500. The largest listed grants were $50,000 to the American Heart Association and $35,000 to Meadowlands YMCA, both for general support. Other listed recipients included Community FoodBank of New Jersey ($15,000), New Jersey Performing Arts Center ($10,000), and Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation ($5,000), each for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The fund’s 2024 filing lists Victor Wahba and Lisa Osofsky as directors.
The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa Osofsky
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victor Wahba
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund
How much does The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund give each year?
The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund gave $136K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $381K across 38 grants.
What is The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund's typical grant size?
The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $9,698, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund that year got $750 on average.
Where does The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund give grants?
The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund's top state is New Jersey, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New York (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund's largest grantees?
The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund's largest 2024 grantees include American Heart Association ($50,000), Meadowlands YMCA ($35,000) and Community Foodbank of New Jersey ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund fund?
The fund’s own mission is not stated in the available materials. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations serving health, children and families, food assistance, arts, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund?
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund's EIN?
The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0294869. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Mazars USA Philanthropic Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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