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BELZ FOUNDATION

Memphis, TN Tax ID: 62-6046715

The Belz Foundation is a Memphis-based philanthropic organization with over $26 million in assets, supporting various cities and states across the U.S., led by Ronald A. Belz and other directors, focusing on a broad range of philanthropic activities.

About BELZ FOUNDATION

Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing

The Belz Foundation, based in Memphis, Tennessee, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $26,137,435. In the most recent fiscal year, the foundation reported expenses of $6,877,069 and revenue of $2,173,169. The foundation supports a wide range of cities across the United States, including major urban areas such as New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, as well as smaller communities. It operates in numerous states, including California, Texas, and New York, among others. The foundation is led by Ronald A. Belz, who serves as President and Director, along with other key personnel including Jimmie D. Williams, Martin S. Belz, Andrew J. Groveman, and Jan B. Groveman, all of whom serve as directors without compensation. The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus, indicating a potentially broad philanthropic scope.

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $26.1M
Total Awarded This Year $6.6M
Average Grant Size $277
Total Grants (Previous Year) 33,262
Open to New Applicants
% New Applicants Funded
Contact Information
Memphis, TN
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$26.1M

+2.6% from previous year

Annual Grants
$6.6M

106 grants awarded in 2024

Expense Ratio
316.5%

Of total revenue spent on programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$2,000,000YESHIVA UNIVERSITYEDUCATIONNew york, NY, US2024
$1,075,000YESHIVA UNIVERSITYEDUCATIONNew york, NY, US2022
$1,050,000THE JEWISH FEDERATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA INC (HEALTH)HEALTH/WELFARENew york, NY, US2024
$1,000,000YESHIVA UNIVERSITYEDUCATIONNew york, NY, US2023
$714,286MEMPHIS BROOKS MUSEUM OF ART INCARTSMemphis, TN, US2024
$405,000METHODIST HEALTHCARE FOUNDATIONHEALTH/WELFAREMemphis, TN, US2023
$405,000METHODIST HEALTHCARE FOUNDATIONHEALTH/WELFAREMemphis, TN, US2024
$403,750METHODIST HEALTHCARE FOUNDATIONHEALTH/WELFAREMemphis, TN, US2022
$350,180MEMPHIS JEWISH HOME & REHABHEALTH/WELFARECordova, TN, US2023
$350,000MEMPHIS JEWISH HOME & REHABHEALTH/WELFARECordova, TN, US2022

People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

RA

RONALD A BELZ

PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

$0 2024
JD

JIMMIE D WILLIAMS

SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECT

$0 2024
MS

MARTIN S BELZ

VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

$0 2024
AJ

ANDREW J GROVEMAN

VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR

$0 2024
JB

JAN B GROVEMAN

DIRECTOR

$0 2024
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Last updated on August 25, 2025

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