Helen & William Mazer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Helen & William Mazer Foundation is a private foundation in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $975,000 in 119 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $55,000. 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$975,000
- Number of grants119
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$21.1 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $942,500 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 | $942,500 | 110 | $19.7 million |
| 2024 | $975,000 | 119 | $21.1 million |
How to apply
Helen & William Mazer Foundation 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 Helen & William Mazer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 28 | $245,800 |
| Massachusetts | 16 | $196,000 |
| New Jersey | 26 | $128,200 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $116,000 |
| Connecticut | 15 | $110,000 |
| California | 10 | $71,000 |
| Vermont | 4 | $45,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $11,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Coast Greenway | Charitable purposes. | $55,000 |
| Brandeis University | Charitable purposes. | $50,000 |
| Tpl-Ct | Charitable purposes. | $50,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | Charitable purposes. | $48,000 |
| Ecocity Builders | Charitable purposes. | $47,500 |
| Tpl-Ca | Charitable purposes. | $45,000 |
| Rockefeller University | Charitable purposes. | $40,000 |
| Spring Street Climate Fund | Charitable purposes. | $40,000 |
| Livable Streets Transportation | Charitable purposes. | $35,500 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Charitable purposes. | $30,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Charitable purposes. | $30,000 |
| Jespy House | Charitable purposes. | $25,000 |
| Ubuntu Pathways | Charitable purposes. | $25,000 |
| Bennington College | Charitable purposes. | $20,000 |
| Nhcat | Charitable purposes. | $20,000 |
| NJ Conservation Fund | Charitable purposes. | $20,000 |
| Open Space Institute | Charitable purposes. | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition | Charitable purposes. | $17,500 |
| Innocence Project | Charitable purposes. | $15,000 |
| Kiwimbi | Charitable purposes. | $15,000 |
| Norwottuck Network | Charitable purposes. | $15,000 |
| Northeast Wilderness Trust | Charitable purposes. | $12,500 |
| Mali Health | Charitable purposes. | $11,000 |
| Barred Rock Fund Inc | Charitable purposes. | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable purposes. | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Comm | Charitable purposes. | $10,000 |
| Tsne | Charitable purposes. | $10,000 |
| UJA Federationmetrowest | Charitable purposes. | $10,000 |
| Earthjustice | Charitable purposes. | $9,000 |
| Gswa | Charitable purposes. | $9,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charitable purposes. | $8,000 |
| Palestinian Childrens Relief Fund | Charitable purposes. | $6,000 |
| Amref | Charitable purposes. | $5,000 |
| Clark University | Charitable purposes. | $5,000 |
| Clifford Beers Clinic | Charitable purposes. | $5,000 |
| Emerge Connecticut Inc | Charitable purposes. | $5,000 |
| Gather New Haven | Charitable purposes. | $5,000 |
| MSF | Charitable purposes. | $5,000 |
| New York Public Radio | Charitable purposes. | $5,000 |
| Nols | Charitable purposes. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Berkowitz
- Leonard Berkowitz
- Alan Berkowitz
- David Berkowitz
- Steven Bercu
Questions people ask
Does Helen & William Mazer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Helen & William Mazer Foundation give?
$975,000 in tax year 2024, across 119 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Helen & William Mazer Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Linda Berkowitz (President), Leonard Berkowitz (Treasurer), Alan Berkowitz (Director) and David Berkowitz (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Helen & William Mazer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and international.