The Panzer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Panzer Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $532,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $275,000. 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$532,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $460,500 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $932,000 | 11 | $10.1 million |
| 2024 | $460,500 | 13 | $13.0 million |
| 2025 | $532,500 | 12 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
The Panzer 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 The Panzer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $427,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Panzer Fund | Educational support | $275,000 |
| E4E Relief LLC | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Sheriff's Youth Foundation | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| University of Southern California | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| City of Hope | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Citizens Options Unlimited Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Sugar Ray Leonard Fdn | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| The Dominguez Dream | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Los Angeles Sheriffs Foundation | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Blood Cancer United | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Mandeville Foundation | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth Panzer
Questions people ask
Does The Panzer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Panzer Foundation give?
$532,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs The Panzer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth Panzer (Trustee).
What does The Panzer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.