Pilzer Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Pilzer Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Dobbs Ferry, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $97,950 in 101 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $21,000. 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$97,950
- Number of grants101
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$21,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $82,075 the year before.
28% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $76,100 | 73 | $1.6 million |
| 2023 | $82,075 | 80 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $97,950 | 101 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Pilzer 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 Pilzer Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 91 | $93,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,850 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $350 |
| Arizona | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Masters School | To provide funds for scholarships and additonal academic endeavors | $21,000 |
| The Hackley School | To provide scholarship funding for students in need | $18,000 |
| JCK Foundation | Non-profit cultural arts center dedicated to presenting independent documentaries and world cinema | $5,250 |
| Midnight Run | Midnight run coordinates over 1,000 relief missions per year, in which volunteers from churches, synagogues, schools and other civic groups distribute food, clothing, blankets and personal care items to the homeless poor on the streets of new york city. The late-night relief efforts create a forum for trust, sharing, understanding and affection. That human exchange, rather than the exchange of goods, is the essence of the midnight run mission. | $2,650 |
| African Film Festival | Support women by sharing their work with the public, promoting equal opportunites for bipoc women and the lgbtqia+ community while providing educational and professional development as a resource information network | $2,500 |
| Copd Foundation | Provide funding to prevent and cure chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | $2,500 |
| Dobbs Ferry Pavilion of St Johns | Provides medical care to the residents of the rivertowns in the dobbs ferry ny regionprovide funing for the programs of the library | $2,500 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | To help every person live the life they love through the power of movement. Toadvance human mobility for people across the globe through the most trusted musculoskeletal care continuum, powered by leading talent, and innovative research, education, and technology. | $2,500 |
| Jacob Burns Film Center | Non-profit cultural arts center dedicated to presenting independent documentaries and world cinema | $2,500 |
| East Hampton Town Pba | Provides community service to the town of east hampton and offers it's members benefits, news, resources and activities | $2,000 |
| Irvington Presbyterian Church | To provide funding for the continuing activities of the religious entity | $2,000 |
| The Thursday Club | The thursday club (founded 1921 in point loma) is a philanthropic women's organization dedicated to community service, supporting local charities, and improving the world through focused, compassionate, and collaborative efforts. They combine social activities with fundraising and volunteer projects to support community | $1,850 |
| Dobbs Ferry Fire Department | To support the activities of the fire department | $1,250 |
| Dobbs Ferry Pba | Provide support for the pba activities | $1,000 |
| Elizabeth Seton Childrens | Provides medically complex and technology treatment for dependent children and rehabilitative care for children in a residential setting | $1,000 |
| Ethel's Foundation for the Arts | At the heart of ethel is a collaborative ethos -- a quest for common creative expression, forged in listening and community. The quartet designs productions that inspire engagement, such as the red willow, featuring taos pueblo flutist robert mirabal, and signature sessions, a supercharged survey of the quartet's 25+ years of inspired music-making. | $1,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | Our mission is to end hunger in westchester county. As the heart of a network of nearly 300 community partners, we source and distribute food and other resources to towns across westchester county, helping to ensure that none of our neighbors are hungry. | $1,000 |
| Firelight Media | A flagship mentorship program that seeks out and develops emerging, diverse filmmakers. The documentary lab provides filmmakers with one-on-one support, funding, professional development workshops, and networking opportunities.more than just a workshop, the documentary lab is unrivaled in its representation of diverse producers, creating an exclusive network of talented unique storytellers that receive ongoing support from a project's conception to its completion. In the last decade, the documentary lab grew from a mentorship program to a robust artist development initiative that has supported over 120 emerging filmmakers, and granted over $600k towards productions and distribution. | $1,000 |
| Guild Hall | Guild hall is a cultural complex hosting exhibits theater, film series, concerts and workshops | $1,000 |
| White Plains Hospital | White plains hospital is a proud member of the montefiore health system, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the hudson valley. The hospital is a 292-bed not-for-profit health care organization with the primary mission of providing exceptional acute and preventive medical care to all people who live in, work in or visit westchester county and its surrounding areas. White plains hospital has outpatient medical facilities across westchester, including multispecialty practices in armonk, larchmont, new rochelle, rye brook, somers and yorktown heights; and scarsdale medical group locations in harrison and scarsdale. | $1,000 |
| East Hampton Town Trustees Scholarship Fund | To provide east hampton high school students with financial aid for the first year of college | $750 |
| Harrison Fire Department | Respond to over 350 emergencies annually involving structure fires, auto accidents, medical assists, water rescue operations, electrical, and gas emergencies. Along with these fundamental responsibilities, they conduct fire prevention awareness training and we participate in numerous community activitie | $750 |
| Harrison Police Department | To enhance the town's quality of life by partnering with the community to enforce laws, preserve peace, reduce fear, and provide a safe environment, all while upholding constitutional rights. The department focuses on proactive engagement, integrity, and fostering strong community | $750 |
| Spring Community Partners | Spring is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to building a strong foundation of support, belonging and participation for dobbs ferry children with limited resources. Spring provides access to a broad range of community, school and extracurricular activities and advocates to ensure inclusion for all children. | $750 |
| The Connected Chef Foundation | Provides nutrient dense groceries from restaurant wholesalers and prpeare packages for delvivery to those who have had economic reversals | $750 |
| Westhab Inc | Dedicated to transforming communities by developing quality affordable housing and delivering the services that people and neighborhoods need to thrive. | $750 |
| 500 Marine Corps Marathon | The mcm is one of the largest marathons in the us and the world and stands as the largest marathon in the world that doesn't offer prize money, earning its nickname, "the people's marathon." the mcm has been voted "best marathon in the mid atlantic," "best marathon for charities and "best spectator event." hosted annually in the arlington, va and the nation's capital, the mcm offers an experience for runners to tour the nation's most recognizable landmarks while being supported by the men and women of the united states marine corps. Here are some of the most memorable moments and achievements throughout the decades. | $500 |
| Astoria Food Pantry | A group of neighbors working together to support each other through COVID-19 and beyond. We are a grassroots group of volunteers who came together out of a belief that our community is safer when we take care of each other. | $500 |
| Astoria Park Alliance | Astoria park alliance exists to ensure the conservation and sustainability of astoria park for all new yorkers. Through our volunteer work, we are dedicated to beautifying the precious 60 acres that we proudly call the jewel of this neighborhood. Additionally, we create free, public programming that brings people to the park and builds community. | $500 |
| Bucknell University | To provide an outstanding higher educaton in multiple concentrations | $500 |
| Camp Glenn Brook | To enhance self-confidence, develop leadership skills, and instill positive socialization within our non-competitive, highly instructional program. Our staff members are mature, professional, and dedicated individuals who lead the campers in expanding their recreational abilities and meeting new challenges. | $500 |
| Community Nursery School | Provide a safe caring and comfortable environment to help children to engage, explore, expose, process, discover, build and risk in the world around them | $500 |
| East Hampton Fire Department | Fund raising for the acquisition of new equipment and mainteance of existing equipment | $500 |
| Fund for Public Schools | A non-profit partner to nyc public schools, dedicated to securing and managing philanthropic investments to support the school system's strategic priorities, enhance innovative, outcome-driven programs, and support nearly 1 million students and their families. | $500 |
| Harrison Public Library Foundation | The harrison public library foundation's mission is to enhance the library and ensure it remains a vibrant, central, and sustainable hub for the community, serving present and future generations | $500 |
| Hearts to Homes Furnishing | Hearts to homes furnishings inc. Empowers young adults aging out of foster care by transforming empty apartments into homes with essential furniture and household items. Their mission is to increase stability, dignity, and comfort during this critical transition, acting as a barrier to homelessness and incarceration for newly independent young adults | $500 |
| Paws Crossed Animal Rescue | Paws crossed animal rescue's mission is to "rescue one by one until there are none." based in elmsford, ny, this no-kill rescue focuses on rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming orphaned pets while providing a nurturing environment. They aim to be a community resource through education, advocacy, and collaboration | $500 |
| Play for Pink | Play for p.i.n.k. (pfp) is a grassroots organization with a mission to support breast cancer research by raising funds through sporting and lifestyle events. | $500 |
| Queens Library Foundation | To raise funds from foundations, corporations, and individuals to support the extensive free programs, services, and collections of the queens public library | $500 |
| Resurrection School Foundation | The foundation promotes a comprehensive approach to development, focusing on spiritual and moral growth, intellectual and cultural development, social responsibility, and physical fitness. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Neal R Pilzer
- Lynn A Sobel
- Anita Pilzer
Questions people ask
Does Pilzer Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pilzer Foundation Inc give?
$97,950 in tax year 2024, across 101 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Pilzer Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Neal R Pilzer (Director), Lynn A Sobel (Director) and Anita Pilzer (Director).
What does Pilzer Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.