FNZ Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
FNZ Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Pinecrest, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $7.6 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $7.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$7.6 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$7.1 million
- Assets$2.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $409,463 | 1 | $7.5 million |
| 2023 | $390,102 | 1 | $8.9 million |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $9.8 million |
| 2025 | $7.6 million | 37 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
FNZ Foundation Inc 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 FNZ Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $7.6 million |
| Florida | 14 | $29,580 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $5,350 |
| New York | 4 | $4,125 |
| Maryland | 3 | $2,860 |
| Virginia | 3 | $1,100 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $950 |
| Georgia | 1 | $500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | General support | $7.1 million |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | General support | $460,739 |
| Temple Beth Am | General support | $20,000 |
| Washington Hebrew Congregation | General support | $3,600 |
| Adl Anti Defamation League | General support | $2,000 |
| Shih Tzu Rescue | General support | $2,000 |
| Imagination Stage Bethesda | General support | $1,500 |
| Adventure Theatre Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Frost Museum of Science Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden | General support | $1,000 |
| Glaucoma Research Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General support | $1,000 |
| ASPCA American Society Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | General support | $1,000 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation | General support | $1,000 |
| Miami Children's Museum | General support | $1,000 |
| Urj Union for Reform Judaism | General support | $625 |
| Fiu Foundation - Jewish Museum of Florida | General support | $600 |
| National Childrens Museum DC | General support | $500 |
| Magen David Adom | General support | $500 |
| American Heart Association | General support | $500 |
| American Diabetes Association | General support | $500 |
| Peta | General support | $500 |
| Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options (Jafco) | General support | $500 |
| Jewish Community Services (JCS) | General support | $500 |
| Jewish Educational Loan Fund (Jelf) | General support | $500 |
| PJ Library | Youth development | $500 |
| Tikva Children's Home | General support | $500 |
| Bascom Palmer Eye Institute | General support | $500 |
| Humane Society of Greater Miami | General support | $500 |
| Museum of Discovery and Science Fort Lauderdale | General support | $400 |
| Kid Museum Bethesda | General support | $360 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation Daf (Give Miami Day) | General support | $330 |
| Vizcaya Museum and Gardens | General support | $250 |
| Smithsonian's National Zoo | General support | $250 |
| Boston Children's Museum | General support | $250 |
| New England Aquarium | General support | $200 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Phyllis K Tanenbaum
- Ken Shahbaz
- Ilana D Tanenbaum
- Harold R Tanenbaum
Questions people ask
Does FNZ Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does FNZ Foundation Inc give?
$7.6 million in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs FNZ Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Phyllis K Tanenbaum (Director), Ken Shahbaz (Director), Ilana D Tanenbaum (Director) and Harold R Tanenbaum (Director).
What does FNZ Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and youth programs.