Zuzus Petals is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MEMPHIS, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $71K. Net investment income was $148K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.0M
+8.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$71K
+37.9% YoY
Grant Count
8
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+20.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zuzus Petals reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Zuzus Petals
Based on IRS filings
Zuzus Petals is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MEMPHIS, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $71K. Net investment income was $148K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,004,973 | $929,444 | $889,130 |
| Revenue | $147,872 | $93,710 | $97,990 |
| Expenses | $72,894 | $53,448 | $52,470 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $72,894 | $53,448 | $52,470 |
| Net Investment Income | $147,872 | $93,710 | $97,980 |
| Distributable Amount | $49,124 | $45,267 | $44,098 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Memphis Opportunity Scholarship Tr ($20,000), Kk Alummni Associaton ($10,000), Chickasaw Council Bsa ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KK ALUMMNI ASSOCIATON Memphis, TN | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| CHICKASAW COUNCIL BSA Memphis, TN | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| MEMPHIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Memphis, TN | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| MEMPHIS OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP TR Memphis, TN | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
| MEMPHIS CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER Memphis, TN | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| BINGHAMPTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Memphis, TN | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| FARMINGTON ELEMENTARY PTO Germantown, TN | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL Memphis, TN | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS NESVICK | MANAGING MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUSAN NESVICK | MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zuzus Petals?
Zuzus Petals is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MEMPHIS, TN. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Zuzus Petals?
As of 2024, Zuzus Petals holds $1.0M in total assets with $148K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $71K in 2024.
Where does Zuzus Petals operate?
Zuzus Petals has awarded grants in Illinois, Tennessee.
What size grants does Zuzus Petals award?
In 2024, Zuzus Petals awarded 8 grants totaling $71K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Zuzus Petals required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Zuzus Petals reported a distributable amount of $49K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Zuzus Petals's EIN?
Zuzus Petals's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0630593. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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