Glazer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Glazer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $69,350 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $10,000. 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$69,350
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was down from $72,690 the year before.
26% of its 2025 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 | $68,985 | 29 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $72,690 | 32 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $69,350 | 39 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Glazer Family 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 Glazer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 29 | $59,481 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $2,900 |
| New York | 2 | $769 |
| Alaska | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| California | 1 | $100 |
| Indiana | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Rodeph Shalom | Religion | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania Innocence Project | Community | $10,000 |
| Free Library of Philadelphia | Arts | $6,200 |
| Abramson Cancer Center | Medicine | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Arts | $5,000 |
| Tufts University | Education | $5,000 |
| After School Activities Partnerships | Comm | $2,500 |
| Barnes Foundation | Arts | $2,500 |
| National Constitution Center | History | $2,500 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra | Arts | $2,500 |
| Temple Law School | Education | $2,500 |
| Whyy | Arts | $2,500 |
| Long Beach Island Fire Department | Community | $2,500 |
| American Law Institute | Community | $1,300 |
| IMPACT100 | Comm | $1,250 |
| Germantown Friends School | Education | $1,000 |
| Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia | Community | $1,000 |
| James Beard Organization | Community | $519 |
| Klehr Center for Jewish Life | Community | $500 |
| Malawi Children's Village | Education | $500 |
| Philadelphia Outward Bound School | Education | $500 |
| Philabundance | Community | $500 |
| Lawyers for Good Government | Community | $500 |
| Carpenters' Company of Philadelphia | Education | $290 |
| 92nd Street Y | Community | $250 |
| Athenaeum of Philadelphia | Arts | $250 |
| Center City District | Community | $250 |
| Educational Law Center | Education | $250 |
| Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project | Education | $250 |
| Spotlight Pa | Education | $250 |
| Barnegat Light Fire Dept | Community | $200 |
| Society Hill Preservation Foundation | Community | $200 |
| Barnegat Light First Aid | Community | $200 |
| Museum of American Jewish History | History | $180 |
| Preservation Alliance | Community | $111 |
| Penn State University | Education | $100 |
| Wagner Free Institure of Science | Education | $100 |
| SDT Foundation | Education | $100 |
| Wikipedia | Education | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Glazer
- Wendy Glazer
Questions people ask
Does Glazer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Glazer Family Foundation give?
$69,350 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Glazer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Glazer (Trustee) and Wendy Glazer (Trustee).
What does Glazer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.