The Onyx and Breezy Foundation
The Onyx and Breezy Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tuxedo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $878K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $60K. Net investment income was $30K.
The Onyx and Breezy Foundation at a glance
In short: The Onyx and Breezy Foundation gave $60K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $60K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $59,684
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $59,684
- +120.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $59,684
- Total assets
- $877,558
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Onyx and Breezy Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Onyx and Breezy Foundation
Who The Onyx and Breezy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Various Transactions - Detail on Fi ($60K).
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 23 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Onyx and Breezy Foundation gives
- Giving fell 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 171% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2023) to $95K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Transactions - Detail on Fi Tuxedo Park, NY | Animal Care | $59,684 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $877,558 | $178,784 | $207,393 | $59,684 | 1 | — | $29,744 | $39,211 |
| 2023 | $903,313 | $287,992 | $195,455 | $54,045 | 2 | — | $17,524 | $36,987 |
| 2022 | $808,963 | $215,618 | $214,709 | $91,202 | 6 | — | $2,601 | $37,147 |
| 2021 | $820,008 | $169,812 | $159,856 | $94,553 | 8 | $64,839 | $533 | $37,900 |
| 2020 | $802,377 | $198,850 | $164,979 | $76,241 | 6 | — | $5,465 | $34,963 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Onyx and Breezy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Onyx and Breezy Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Shefts
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wanda Shefts
Trustee
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/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 Onyx and Breezy Foundation
How much does The Onyx and Breezy Foundation give each year?
The Onyx and Breezy Foundation gave $60K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $54K across 2 grants.
How large is The Onyx and Breezy Foundation?
The Onyx and Breezy Foundation reported $878K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $179K.
Where does The Onyx and Breezy Foundation operate?
The Onyx and Breezy Foundation has awarded grants in California, Florida, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas.
How much is The Onyx and Breezy Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Onyx and Breezy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Onyx and Breezy Foundation's EIN?
The Onyx and Breezy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7437754. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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