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PZENA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 203706307 · Form 990PF · FY2025 · NTEE T22 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$86K
expenses
$12K
net assets
$1.5M
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

PZENA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC is a private foundation based in New York that makes grants to support education, community programs, arts, health, and spiritual leadership. It funds a range of nonprofit organizations across the United States, with a focus on initiatives that promote human well-being, shared humanity, and public benefit.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Arts and Theater Support
Supports innovative theater productions and arts organizations that highlight shared human experiences
Educational and Community Programs Support
Provides funding to schools, universities, and educational nonprofits for programs serving students and communities
Health and Medical Care Support
Funds medical, dental, speech, and psychosocial care for individuals with facial differences and addiction-related conditions
Public Space Preservation
Supports the maintenance and public access of Central Park as a sanctuary for well-being
Spiritual Leadership Support
Provides grants to synagogues and religious leaders to support community and spiritual programs
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Mental Health Research and Services Funding 1 activity
    • Funding addiction prevention programs for youth
      Finances efforts aimed at protecting children and young adults from addictions through targeted prevention initiatives.
  • Jewish Religious Institution Support 1 activity
    • Funding community programs and spiritual leaders
      Funds community programs and spiritual leaders through grants, with specific support directed to Israeli community rabbis and spiritual leaders.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding educational and community programs
      Funds educational and community programs through grants. This focus area is consistently cited across multiple years of IRS-990 filings.
  • Performing Arts Production Support 1 activity
    • Funding innovative theater productions
      Funds theater initiatives that reimagine classic works to emphasize shared humanity and promote cultural understanding.
  • Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 1 activity
    • Funding programs for children with autism
      Awards grants to support specialized programs serving children with autism.
  • Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Funding the preservation and public enjoyment of Central Park
      Supports initiatives that preserve Central Park and enhance its role as a sanctuary contributing to public wellbeing.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Funding art and community programs
      Provides grant support for artistic and community-based initiatives, complementing broader educational and community funding efforts.
    • Funding medical and psychosocial care for individuals with facial differences
      Provides grants for comprehensive care including medical, dental, speech, and psychosocial services for individuals with facial differences.
financials · form 990PF · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$86K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$44K51%
Other revenue$42K
expenses
Total expenses$12K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$57K
balance sheet
Total assets$1.53M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$1.53M
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -68.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • JEFFREY PZENA — TRUSTEE
  • RICHARD PZENA — TRUSTEE
  • ROBIN PZENA — TRUSTEE
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW Partner — Recipient of grant funding for educational and community programs.
  • CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY Partner — Recipient of grant funding for preservation and enjoyment of Central Park.
  • CENTRAL SYNAGOGUE Partner — Recipient of grant funding for community programs and spiritual leaders.
  • CLASSIC STAGE CO Partner — Recipient of grant funding for art and community programs.
  • COHOME INC Partner — Recipient of grant funding for programs for children with autism.
  • CSC REPERTORY LTD Partner — Recipient of grant funding for innovative theater highlighting shared humanity.
  • ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI Partner — Recipient of grant funding for educational and community programs.
  • LINK EDUCATION PARTNERS Partner — Recipient of grant funding for educational and community programs.
  • NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR FACIAL RECONSTRUCTION Partner — Recipient of grant funding for medical, dental, speech, and psychosocial care for those with facial differences.
  • SHATTERPROOF Partner — Recipient of grant funding to protect children and young adults from addictions.
  • SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS Partner — Recipient of grant funding for educational and community programs.
  • THE HONEY FOUNDATION FOR ISRAEL Partner — Recipient of grant funding for Israeli community rabbis and spiritual leaders.