Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found
Preselected recipients only
Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found is a private foundation in Winnetka, Illinois. In tax year 2023 it gave $11,327 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $326 and the largest $2,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$11,327
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$326
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$170,212
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2023 was down from $25,003 the year before.
35% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $25,003 | 51 | $177,385 |
| 2023 | $11,327 | 26 | $170,212 |
How to apply
Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found 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 Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 12 | $7,266 |
| Florida | 4 | $1,225 |
| New York | 3 | $1,116 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $600 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $337 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $315 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $300 |
| California | 2 | $168 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Pritzker School of Law | Education - general fund | $2,500 |
| Briarwood Scholarship Foundation | Education - general fund | $1,103 |
| Sarasota Art Museum | Arts - general fund | $1,000 |
| American Jewish World Services | Humanitarian aid - general fund | $500 |
| Feeding America | Humanitarian aid - general fund | $500 |
| Finca International | Humanitarian aid - general fund | $500 |
| The Ark Chicago | Humanitarian aid - general fund | $500 |
| The Chicago Lighthouse | Medical - general fund | $500 |
| Neiu Foundation | Education - general fund | $500 |
| WTTW | Communication - general fund | $500 |
| Jewish National Fund | Religious - general fund | $360 |
| Scleroderma Foundation of Greater Chicago | Medical - general fund | $360 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | Human rights - general fund | $337 |
| North Shore Foundation | Environmental/nature conservation - general fund | $315 |
| American Lung Association | Medical - general fund | $300 |
| The Friendship Circle | Medical - general fund | $300 |
| Roosevelt University | Education - general fund | $300 |
| Words Without Borders | Communication - general fund | $256 |
| Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary Inc | Animal welfare - general fund | $150 |
| Jewish Center for Justice | Religious - general fundreligious - general fund | $118 |
| Maot Chitim | Religious - general fund | $103 |
| Jewish Sacred Society | Religious - general fund | $100 |
| United Negro College Fund | Education - general fund | $100 |
| Breast Health Sarasota Medical | Medical - general fund | $50 |
| American Jewish University | Education - general fund | $50 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | Environmental/nature conservation - general fund | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Rachel Pizer Tzinberg
- Sheila Pizer
- Howard Pizer
Questions people ask
Does Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found give?
$11,327 in tax year 2023, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $326.
Who runs Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found?
Its 2023 filing lists Rachel Pizer Tzinberg (Director), Sheila Pizer (Director) and Howard Pizer (Director).
What does Howard and Sheila Pizer Charitable Found fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.