Flora and Morris Mizel Foundation I
Preselected recipients only
Flora and Morris Mizel Foundation I is a private foundation in Greenwood Village, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $9,250 and the largest $1.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$9,250
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$30.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 6 | $28.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 8 | $30.7 million |
How to apply
Flora and Morris Mizel Foundation I says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Flora and Morris Mizel Foundation I funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 4 | $1.3 million |
| California | 2 | $25,001 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $8,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | General operating contribution | $1.3 million |
| SWC Museum Corp | General operating contribution | $25,000 |
| Mizel Institute | General operating contribution | $10,000 |
| Mizel Jewish Community Day School | General operating contribution | $10,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | General operating contribution | $8,500 |
| Cancer League of Colorado Inc | General operating contribution | $5,000 |
| University of Denver | General operating contribution | $2,500 |
| Tennenbaum Special Situations Fund IX LLC | Passthrough k1 | $1 |
Officers and trustees
- Larry A Mizel
- Carol Mizel
- Steven Mizel
- Cheston D Mizel
- Carrie K Delima
- Julie A Klahn
- Courtney L Mizel
- Johnathon Backstrom
Questions people ask
Does Flora and Morris Mizel Foundation I accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Flora and Morris Mizel Foundation I give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $9,250.
Who runs Flora and Morris Mizel Foundation I?
Its 2024 filing lists Larry A Mizel (President), Carol Mizel (Vice President), Steven Mizel (Vice President) and Cheston D Mizel (Vice President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Flora and Morris Mizel Foundation I fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.