JVZ Foundation
Preselected recipients only
JVZ Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.2 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $23,073 and the largest $1.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.2 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$23,073
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$30.4 million
- New grantees68%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
68% 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 | $2.2 million | 41 | $8.9 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 28 | $30.4 million |
How to apply
JVZ 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 JVZ Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 20 | $2.0 million |
| North Carolina | 3 | $1.1 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $64,042 |
| California | 1 | $25,133 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,035 |
| Florida | 2 | $22,611 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $1.1 million |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $622,630 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $500,042 |
| UJA | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $460,089 |
| The Greatest Generations Foundation | To meed the tax exempt purpose of the organization | $64,042 |
| Friends of the High Line | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $60,100 |
| Film at Lincoln Center | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $53,513 |
| American Jewish Committee | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $50,000 |
| New York City Partnership Foundation Inc | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $50,000 |
| The Teak Fellowship Inc | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $47,286 |
| The Charlotte Hornets Foundation Inc | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $40,135 |
| Robert A Toigo Foundation | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $25,133 |
| Melanoma Research Alliance | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $25,035 |
| The Jewish Museum | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Jewish Board of Family and Childrens Services | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $21,146 |
| Nicklaus Childrens Health Care Foundation | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $20,111 |
| Fleishman House Chabad at Duke Undergrads | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $18,094 |
| The Student Leadership Network Inc | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $10,055 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $10,025 |
| 92nd St Y - Poetry Center | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Selfhelp Community Services Foundation Inc | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Sunrise Day Camps Association Inc | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $10,000 |
| Pollyanna Inc | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $5,116 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $5,074 |
| The Sylvia Center | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $5,038 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| Hit the Books Inc | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $2,500 |
| New Roots Foundation | To meet the tax exempt purposes of the organization | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- James C Zelter
- Vivian Zelter
Questions people ask
Does JVZ Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does JVZ Foundation give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $23,073.
Who runs JVZ Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James C Zelter (Trustee) and Vivian Zelter (Trustee).
What does JVZ Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.