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Jacob and Anita Penzer Foundation Inc

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Lawrence, New York · EIN 65-0710609 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$651K
Organizations funded55
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$27.7M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.

From the return

How to apply

On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Arts & Culture4
  • Faith-Based3
  • Education2
  • Human Services2
  • Animal Welfare1
  • Environment1

Where it gives

64% of grants went outside New York.

Grants paid in tax year 2024

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Eilat CharitiesLos Angeles, CAGeneral$345,790
Areyvut Agricultural Jewish LearningDavie, FLGeneral$57,940
Chabad of the Puerto RicoCarolina, PRGeneral$39,660
The Bass MuseumMiami Beach, FLGeneral$31,156
HaftrCedarhurst, NYGeneral$29,000
Kspace MiamiAventura, FLGeneral$15,000
Locusts ProjectsMiami, FLGeneral$13,926
Artists 4 IsraelLos Angeles, CAGeneral$8,400
National Association of Chevra KadishaRichmond Hill, NYGeneral$7,000
Faena ArtsMiami Beach, FLGeneral$6,109
Zoo Miami FoundationMiami, FLGeneral$5,900
Institute of Contemporary ArtBoston, MAGeneral$5,665
2022 Act SocietyDorado, RQGeneral$5,000
Agudah of Five TownsCedarhurst, NYGeneral$5,000
The Tribe 18 IncNew York, NYGeneral$5,000
Woodhaven FoundationStonington, CTGeneral$5,000
Corporacion Para El Desarrollo de EscuelSan Juan, PRGeneral$5,000
Chesed Fund- Youn Boots for IsraelJamaica, NYGeneral$3,705
Urban Oasis ProjectMiami, FLGeneral$3,700
Big Brother Big Sister MiamiMiami, FLGeneral$3,186
Jewish Museum of FloridaMiami Beach, FLGeneral$3,000
Aish KodeshWoodmere, NYGeneral$2,500
Congregation Agudath IsraelCaldwell, NJGeneral$2,500
Congregation Knesseth IsraelBound Brook, NJGeneral$2,500
Friend of AsorAlexandria, VAGeneral$2,500
Perez Art MuseumMiami, FLGeneral$2,500
Yeshiva UniversitySpring Valley, NYGeneral$2,500
Bring Them Home NowAventura, FLGeneral$2,000
Fairfield Tropical Botanic GardenMiami, FLGeneral$2,000
Congregation Bais ShalomFar Rockaway, NYGeneral$2,000
Agudah of West LawrenceFar Rockaway, NYGeneral$1,800
Stand With USLos Angeles, CAGeneral$1,800
Young Jewish ProfessionalsNew York, NYGeneral$1,800
South FloridaHarlan, IAGeneral$1,800
Style SavesMiami, FLGeneral$1,626
Vizcaya Museum and GardensMiami, FLGeneral$1,500
Women of TomorrowDoral, FLGeneral$1,338
Ann Storck Center IncFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral$1,235
Kol HanearGreat Neck, NYGeneral$1,180
Various CharitiesLawrence, NYGeneral$1,155
Aish Global IncClifton, NJGeneral$1,000
HatzolahWoodmere, NYGeneral$1,000
Irving Place MinyanWoodmere, NYGeneral$1,000
One Israel FundCedarhurst, NYGeneral$1,000
Sheba Medical CenterNew York, NYGeneral$1,000
Jewish National FundNew York, NYGeneral$1,000
Spaceblue Arch Mission FdnHarlan, IAGeneral$970
Coral Gables Community FdnCoral Gables, FLGeneral$804
Round Robbin PlaygroupNorth Miami, FLGeneral$780
Breakthrough MiamiMiami, FLGeneral$765
Rainbow OasisMiami, FLGeneral$517
Angels for HumanityNew York, NYGeneral$350
Chapman PartnershipMiami, FLGeneral$317
Miami Swim Week Little Lighthouse FdnMiami, FLGeneral$206
Aleph BetaNew York City, NYGeneral$180

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2024$651,26055
2023$712,33454

Sources

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