The Prentice Family Foundation
The Prentice Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Jacksonville, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $35.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $2.5M.
The Prentice Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Prentice Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $617K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,233,137
- +31.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $616,569
- +31.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $616,569
- Total assets
- $35,936,565
- +52.1% 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.
Who The Prentice Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Buffalo Foundation ($935K). Together the top 2 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 12 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Prentice Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% 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 $754K (2020) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Buffalo Foundation Buffalo, NY | Administration of the Scholarship Program and Scholarship Awards | $935,000 |
| Canisius College Buffalo, NY | Administration of the Scholarship Program and Scholarship Awards | $298,137 |
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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 | $35,936,565 | $17,606,028 | $22,534,364 | $1,233,137 | 2 | $1,489,592 | $2,459,426 | $1,351,801 |
| 2023 | $23,631,080 | $5,789,091 | $1,339,045 | $940,157 | 2 | $1,204,716 | $677,262 | $1,246,446 |
| 2022 | $19,196,954 | $745,958 | $1,136,915 | $816,117 | 3 | $2,868,142 | $613,802 | $1,151,916 |
| 2021 | $19,597,593 | $1,915,676 | $1,054,672 | $801,715 | 2 | $1,265,857 | $1,794,463 | $1,200,863 |
| 2020 | $18,726,907 | $5,166,893 | $1,203,163 | $753,533 | 3 | — | $984,007 | $1,074,222 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Prentice Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Prentice Family Foundation is led by Nicole Tzetzo, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicole Tzetzo
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $175K (2024)
Bryant H. Prentice III
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francis J. Felser
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$25K (2022) → $25K (2024)
Marc C. Hutchinson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Robert Zak
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Joan P. Prentice
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: James Tanous (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Colette P. Pike (2020) — Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $175K, to Nicole Tzetzo (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Prentice Family Foundation
How much does The Prentice Family Foundation give each year?
The Prentice Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $940K across 2 grants.
How large is The Prentice Family Foundation?
The Prentice Family Foundation reported $35.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Prentice Family Foundation operate?
The Prentice Family Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Prentice Family Foundation's EIN?
The Prentice Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2557712. 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
Live grants for the work The Prentice Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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