The Sam Mazza Foundation
Accepts applications
The Sam Mazza Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $378,940 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$378,940
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$21.5 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was down from $443,435 the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $443,435 | 36 | $21.5 million |
| 2024 | $378,940 | 31 | $21.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Sam Mazza Foundation Attn Jeane PO Box 14700, San Francisco, CA 94114 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (650) 355-0272 |
| What to submit | The Foundation requires application for LOI from an online link at the website (www.sammazzafoundation.org) and an invitation to submit formal grant proposal upon approval of LOI. The information includes organizations information, mission and values, financial statements, budgets and relevant public relations and website information. |
| Deadlines | Posted on the website for the Sam Mazza Foundation. |
| Restrictions | Few restrictions or limitations on awards presently, but Bay Area proposals are preferential. Funding focus areas are the arts and arts education, often with special emphases on youth. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Sam Mazza Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 28 | $368,110 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $830 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Brigade | Grrrrrl Brigade | $35,000 |
| Golden Thread Productions | 11 Reflections | $30,000 |
| Look What SHE Did | General Support | $25,000 |
| Music at Kohl Mansion | General Operating Grant | $20,000 |
| ABD Productions | SKYWATCHERS - At the Table | $20,000 |
| Ars Minerva | La Flora | $20,000 |
| Living Jazz | Children's Project | $20,000 |
| Pacifica Education Foundation | Music In Schools | $20,000 |
| West Edge Opera | Dolores and Workshop | $18,000 |
| Central Stage | General Support | $18,000 |
| Golden Thread Productions | Returning To Haifa | $15,000 |
| Opera Parallle | Harriets Spirit | $15,000 |
| 3Girls Theatre Company | GirlWrights Playwrighting Workshop | $15,000 |
| Near Arnold's School of Performing | General Support | $15,000 |
| Youth Musical Theater Company | Tuition Assistance Program for training of young musical theater artists. | $12,500 |
| Pacifica Historical Society | The Pacificans | $12,000 |
| The University Corporation | Mazza Writer in Residence | $10,000 |
| Episcopal Community Services | Chefs Culinary Arts Training Program for Homeless & Low-Income adults and transition-aged youth in Tenderloin, San Francisco | $9,000 |
| Comedy Celebration Day Inc | General Support | $7,500 |
| Z Space - Word for Word | Greenhouse Project | $6,000 |
| Bright Stars of Bethlehem | Children & Youth Arts | $5,000 |
| Shotgun Players | Make a Difference Program supports $5 tickets to anyone 25 and younger, paid fellowships for young artists and professional mentorship for work/trade opportunities. | $5,000 |
| Litquake | Kidquake | $5,000 |
| One Minute Gardener | General Support | $5,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | General Support | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Girls Chorus | Juditha Triumphans | $4,100 |
| World Arts West | Ethnic Dance Festival in San Francisco | $2,510 |
| Meca | General Support | $2,000 |
| Pacifica Resource Center | Sponsorship for community fundraising to support low-income/homeless in Pacifica, CA | $1,000 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | Membership | $830 |
| Boys Girls Club of N San Mateo | General Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeanette Cool
- Anne Galjour
- Robert C Hood
Questions people ask
Does The Sam Mazza Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Posted on the website for the Sam Mazza Foundation.
How much does The Sam Mazza Foundation give?
$378,940 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs The Sam Mazza Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeanette Cool (Exec Dir), Anne Galjour (Director) and Robert C Hood (Treasurer).
What does The Sam Mazza Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.