TZP Cares Foundation is a Delaware nonprofit nonstock corporation with Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status operating as a private foundation. Based in New York City, the foundation was established in 2013 with the purpose of giving back to communities where TZP Group and its managed portfolio companies operate. The foundation makes grants to Section 501(c)(3) charitable organizations serving these communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6K
-78.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$135K
+13.4% YoY
Grant Count
70
+11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+2.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides funding for scholarships and supports a wide variety of charitable organizations. Grant-making focuses on education, philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking, and human services. The foundation has demonstrated support for youth development programs, food security initiatives, cybersecurity education, equine-assisted therapy, civic engagement, and literacy programs.
Grantmaking
Since inception, the foundation has donated over $1,000,000 to charities in portfolio company communities. In 2025, the foundation awarded $128,000 in grants to 49 organizations across 18 states. In 2024, the foundation made 67 grants totaling $136,667.
Grant Range
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Average Grant
amount varies by program
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in communities where TZP Group portfolio companies operate. Recent grantmaking has been documented in California, Colorado, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Florida, Ohio, and Tennessee, among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2024):
- Total Assets: $5,721
- Total Giving: $136,667
- Annual Revenue: $123,075
- Total Expenses: $143,395
Historical Context: The foundation's assets and giving levels have fluctuated. Earlier filings showed total assets of $26,523 and total giving of $125,233, with a giving rate of 461.6%.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,721 | $26,523 | $27,743 |
| Revenue | $123,075 | $125,346 | $121,545 |
| Expenses | $143,395 | $125,533 | $154,009 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $144,762 | $125,233 | $154,009 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $1,877 | $2,751 | $3,378 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Samuel L. Katz – Chairman of the Board, Director
- James Hoffman – Director, Vice President, Secretary
- Vladimir Gutin – Director, Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAMUEL L KATZ | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, DIR | 0.5 | — |
| JAMES HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR, VP, SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| VLADIMIR GUTIN | DIRECTOR, TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 888 7th Avenue, Floor 20, New York City, NY 10106
Phone: 212-398-0300
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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