Belz Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Belz Foundation is a private foundation in Memphis, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.0 million in 80 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $714,285. 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$4.0 million
- Number of grants80
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$714,285
- Assets$30.0 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4.2 million the year before.
24% 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 | $6.6 million | 106 | $26.1 million |
| 2024 | $4.2 million | 95 | $30.0 million |
| 2025 | $4.0 million | 80 | $30.0 million |
How to apply
Belz 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 Belz Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 30 | $2.9 million |
| New York | 27 | $965,085 |
| Florida | 2 | $61,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $55,575 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,400 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $5,175 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 4 | $4,600 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Inc | Arts | $714,285 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel | Health/welfare | $600,000 |
| Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab | Health/welfare | $365,000 |
| Jewish Foundation of Memphis | Community | $302,400 |
| Memphis Jewish Federation | Religious | $280,500 |
| Le Bonheur Childrens Hospital Foundation | Health/welfare | $250,054 |
| Baron Hirsch Congregation | Religious | $200,202 |
| Bornblum Jewish Community School | Education | $200,000 |
| United Way of the Mid South | Community | $158,500 |
| Arts Memphis | Arts | $102,700 |
| Yeshivat Maharat | Religious | $100,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation | Health/welfare | $60,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | Education | $51,850 |
| American Committee for Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem | Health/welfare | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Health/welfare | $50,000 |
| Church Health Center of Memphis | Health/welfare | $50,000 |
| Hadassah Ny | Health/welfare | $50,000 |
| Memphis River Parks | Community | $50,000 |
| Peabody Place Museum Foundation | Education | $49,000 |
| Memphis Zoological Society | Animal rescue | $37,500 |
| Friends of United Hatzaiah of Israel | Health/welfare | $20,000 |
| Ohr Torah Stone Institutions | Religious | $20,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Religious | $20,000 |
| Opera Memphis | Arts | $13,231 |
| Margolin Hebrew Academy Feinstone | Education | $12,500 |
| Memphis Library Foundation | Education | $12,500 |
| Wolf River Conservancy | Environment | $12,500 |
| Tennessee Holocaust Commissions | Education | $12,000 |
| America Gives Inc | Health/welfare | $10,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Tennessee | Health/welfare | $10,000 |
| Friends of Tsfat | Health/welfare | $10,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Religious | $6,500 |
| Mayo Clinic Development Dept | Health/welfare | $5,400 |
| American Heart Association | Health/welfare | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Youth | $5,000 |
| Methodist Healthcare Foundation | Health/welfare | $5,000 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science | Education | $4,850 |
| American Friends of Rabin Medical Center | Health/welfare | $3,850 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation | Environment | $3,000 |
| Community Foundation of Northwest Ms | Education | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald A Belz
- Jimmie D Williams
- Martin S Belz
- Andrew J Groveman
- Jan B Groveman
Questions people ask
Does Belz Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Belz Foundation give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2025, across 80 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Belz Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ronald A Belz (President/Director), Jimmie D Williams (Secretary/Treasurer/Direct), Martin S Belz (Vice President/Director) and Andrew J Groveman (Vice President/Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Belz Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and arts and culture.