Belz Foundation
The Belz Foundation is a private family foundation incorporated in 1952 in Tennessee and based in Memphis, TN. The foundation was established by Philip Belz, a successful Memphis developer and entrepreneur, and continues to operate as a family foundation carrying forward three generations of philanthropic commitment to Memphis and Jewish communities nationwide.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$25.4M
-3.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.2M
-35.5% YoY
Grant Count
95
-10.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$45K
-28.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities reflect the Belz family's deep roots in both the Memphis community and Jewish causes. Primary funding areas include:
- Jewish welfare funds and temple support
- Israel-related initiatives
- Education, including higher education and yeshivas
- Cultural organizations
- Health and welfare organizations
- Community projects
- The arts
- Environmental efforts
- Animal rescue
The foundation's commitment to Jewish education is particularly notable, with founder Philip Belz having served on Yeshiva University's Board of Trustees and endowed the Belz School of Jewish Music in 1984.
Grantmaking
The foundation operates an online portal system for applications. Organizations can register as charities through their website at belzvouchers.com.
Grant Range
$5,000 to $2,000,000
Average Grant
Approximately $62,117
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has a national focus with emphasis on:
- Memphis, Tennessee (primary location)
- New York
- District of Columbia
- Additional funding across 20+ states, with emphasis on California and Texas
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total assets: $25,353,113
- Total revenue: $4,063,208
- Total expenses: $4,846,148
- Net income: -$782,940
- Total liabilities: $610
- Investment income and dividends: $810,256
- Total grants and contributions: $500,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $25,353,113 | $26,137,435 | $30,840,180 |
| Revenue | $4,063,208 | $2,173,169 | $3,237,444 |
| Expenses | $4,846,148 | $6,877,069 | $4,485,991 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,246,725 | $6,584,407 | $3,961,556 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,289,204 | $1,370,018 | $2,268,245 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,480,654 | $1,408,683 | $1,534,860 |
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
- Ronald A. Belz - President and Chairman
- Philip Belz - Founder (1904-2000)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RONALD A BELZ | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JIMMIE D WILLIAMS | SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECT | 1 | — |
| MARTIN S BELZ | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW J GROVEMAN | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAN B GROVEMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Belz Foundation 100 Peabody Place, Suite 1400 Memphis, TN 38103 Phone: 901-767-4780 EIN: 62-6046715
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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