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Mitzen Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in SARATOGA SPGS, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2021. It holds total assets of $1.5M. Annual income is reported at $681K. Total assets have decreased from $9.2M in 2021 to $7.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Mitzen Foundation Inc. has made 474 grants totaling $11.2M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $3.9M in 2021 to $407K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $6.9M distributed across 332 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $1M, with an average award of $24K. The foundation has supported 260 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Oklahoma, California, which account for 70% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 26 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$30K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 128 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Mitzen Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 474 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, OK, CA.
Mitzen Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $11.2M across 474 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $24K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $1M.
Mitzen Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mitzen Foundation Inc. is headquartered in SARATOGA SPGS, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 26 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa A Mitzen | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Edward G Mitzen | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$976K
Total Assets
$7.4M
Fair Market Value
$7.4M
Net Worth
$7.4M
Grants Paid
$407K
Contributions
$687K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$28K
Total: $189K
Total Grants
474
Total Giving
$11.2M
Average Grant
$24K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
260
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohawk Hudson Humane Society (Mhhs)GENERAL NEEDS | Menands, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Double H RanchGENERAL NEEDS | Lake Luzerne, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Regional Food Bank Of Northeastern Ny IncGENERAL NEEDS | Latham, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Albany Medical Center FoundationGENERAL NEEDS | Albany, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| St Peter'S Hospital FoundationGENERAL NEEDS | Albany, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Miscellanous IndividualsGENERAL NEEDS | Saratoga Springs, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| American Heart Association Eastern StatesGENERAL NEEDS | Des Moines, IA | $3K | 2023 |
| Look Media Resource IncGENERAL NEEDS | Glens Falls, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Homes For Orphaned Pets ExistGENERAL NEEDS | Saratoga Springs, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| United Way Of The Capital Region IncGENERAL NEEDS | Albany, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Troy Savings Bank Music Hall CorporationGENERAL NEEDS | Troy, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Leaders By ChoiceGENERAL NEEDS | Garner, NC | $500 | 2023 |
| Saratoga County Children'S Committee IncGENERAL NEEDS | Saratoga Springs, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| The Young Men'S Christian Association Of The Capital DistrictGENERAL NEEDS | Albany, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Tulsa Serving To Empower People Successfully Foundation IncGENERAL NEEDS | Broken Arrow, OK | $1M | 2022 |
| Frank Chapman Memorial InstituteGENERAL NEEDS | Albany, NY | $152K | 2022 |
| American Red Cross Eastern New York RegionGENERAL NEEDS | Glens Falls, NY | $150K | 2022 |
| Ywca Of The Greater Capital RegionGENERAL NEEDS | Troy, NY | $125K | 2022 |
| Capital Region Chamber FoundationGENERAL NEEDS | Albany, NY | $125K | 2022 |
| Children Mending Hearts IncGENERAL NEEDS | Burbank, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| March For Our LivesGENERAL NEEDS | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Syracuse UniversityGENERAL NEEDS | Syracuse, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Albany Black Chamber Of CommerceGENERAL NEEDS | Albany, NY | $73K | 2022 |
| The Baby Institute IncGENERAL NEEDS | Albany, NY | $60K | 2022 |
| South End Children'S CafeGENERAL NEEDS | Albany, NY | $60K | 2022 |
| New York State Association Of Black And Puerto Rican LegislatorsGENERAL NEEDS | Albany, NY | $55K | 2022 |
| Interfaith Partnership For The HomelessGENERAL NEEDS | Albany, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Can Code CommunitiesGENERAL NEEDS | East Greenbush, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Jakes Help From HeavenGENERAL NEEDS | Saratoga Springs, NY | $32K | 2022 |
| Rebuilding Together Saratoga CountyGENERAL NEEDS | Ballston Spa, NY | $31K | 2022 |