Funds preselected organizations onlyPhilanthropy and grantmaking689 grants on file · $742K · FY2016–2025IRS 990-PF · FY2025
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Funds preselected organizations only
The funder's latest Form 990-PF says it gives only to organizations it has already chosen and does not accept unsolicited requests. An introduction is usually the only route.
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Not publishedDOBBS FERRY, NY, 10522The filing names a person as the application contact. We publish role-based contacts (a committee, an office, a shared inbox) but not named individuals.a phone number for applications is on the filing. On the filing, not published; see “How to reach them” for any published channel.
Application policy: Funds preselected organizations only, as stated on the FY2025 return.
What its returns show
Stated the same way on all 9 Form 990-PF returns on record (FY2016 to FY2025).
On its FY2025 Form 990-PF return this foundation listed grants to 101 named recipients.
These lines count this foundation's own Form 990-PF returns that the IRS has published as data. An amended return replaces its original. They describe past returns only.
This is a count from past returns. It does not say the foundation will consider a new request. How it is counted: names are compared as written on the returns, without "The" at the start, without endings such as "Inc" or "LLC", and without spaces and punctuation. A recipient also counts as already listed when our records link it to the same organization as an earlier recipient, or when its name is almost the same as an earlier name (a trigram similarity of 0.8 or more, where 1 means identical). The state on the grant row is not compared. Grants that the foundation marked as paid to an individual, such as a scholarship, are left out of both numbers, and no count is shown when most of its grants are marked that way. A person whom the foundation did not mark as an individual is still counted as a recipient. A recipient can still look new when its name is written very differently from year to year, and two different recipients with almost the same name can be counted as one.
Application guidance comes from the funder's own Form 990-PF, Part XV (the section where a private foundation says how to apply), shown as filed. It is the funder's words, not ours. These fields are free text and the IRS form cuts them short. Filers sometimes put whole sentences in the contact-name box. Shown exactly as filed.
Financials
Giving
$98K
FY2025 · qualifying distributions
Total assets
$1.3M
FY2025 · end of year
Revenue
$109K
FY2025
Expenses
$98.9K
FY2025
Giving by year
Total assets by year
Year
Form
Revenue
Expenses
Giving
Assets
Net assets
FY2025
990-PF
$109,440
$98,907
$97,950
$1,322,828
Figures are as reported on the e-filed return, with no restatement. Fiscal years are the funder's own tax year, labelled by the calendar year the period ends in. A blank line means the return does not carry that figure; a real zero shows as $0. When an amended return replaces an original, every figure here uses the amended return. The original is not shown. Giving is what the funder actually paid out toward its charitable purpose in the year (qualifying distributions on Form 990-PF, charitable disbursements otherwise). Assets are what it holds; giving is what moves.
What they fund
Recipient focus areas
Arts and culture$18.6K · 25
Crime and legal$10.5K · 11
Health care$7,000 · 8
Human services$5,800 · 9
Environment$3,500 · 7
Housing$3,000 · 4
Where recipients are
NY$714K · 625
CA$12.5K · 11
CT$4,275 · 15
VT$4,000 · 9
MA$3,950 · 16
NC$1,200 · 6
PA$1,000 · 2
NJ$500 · 1
Based on the 20% of grant rows we could match to an organization record. The rest stay as reported. The IRS assigns the NTEE category when it grants exemption. It often reflects the original filing, not today's giving.
Grants paid
689 on file
Recipient
Purpose
Amount
Year
Source
WESTCHESTER PARKS FOUNDATIONARDSLEY, NY
WESTCHESTER PARKS FOUNDATION ENGAGES THE PUBLIC TO ADVOCATE FOR AND INVEST IN THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION, USE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE 18,000 ACRES OF PARKS, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACES WITHIN THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY PARKS SYSTEM.
$100
2023
Recipients are shown as the funder wrote them on the return. A recipient with a link was matched to an organization record; the rest stay as reported and are never guessed. Some links come from other funders' returns: when three or more of them wrote the same name and state with one EIN, and the city on this row matches, we use that EIN. The name on this row is still shown as this funder wrote it.
Officers and directors
Name
Title
Hours / week
Compensation
Neal R Pilzer
DIRECTOR
5.00
$0
Lynn A Sobel
DIRECTOR
5.00
$0
Anita Pilzer
DIRECTOR
5.00
$0
From the officer list on the latest e-filed return. Compensation is as reported there; a blank means the return carries no figure.
$1,322,828
FY2024
990-PF
$71,389
$82,631
$82,075
$1,311,340
$1,311,340
FY2023
990-PF
$47,965
$75,299
$76,100
$1,318,581
$1,318,581
FY2022
990-PF
$113,859
$94,900
$95,150
$1,360,741
$1,360,741
FY2021
990-PF
$242,203
$83,750
$83,750
$1,337,683
$1,337,683
FY2020
990-PF
$80,460
$75,650
$75,650
$1,213,179
$1,213,179
FY2019
990-PF
$96,572
$79,212
$79,075
$1,208,369
$1,208,369
FY2018
990-PF
$101,916
$76,800
$76,650
$1,175,009
$1,175,009
FY2016
990-PF
$37,341
$78,160
$75,975
$1,182,312
$1,182,312
DOBBS FERRY SCHOOL FOUNDATIONDOBBS FERRY, NY
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SELECT PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE STRATEGIC GOALS FO THE DOBBS FERRY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
$100
2019
SCENIC HUDSON PARKPOUGHKEEPSIE, NY
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF A FORMER INDUSTRIAL PARK INTO A COMMUNITY PARK
$100
2018
THE CLAMSHELL FOUNDATIONEAST HAMPTON, NY
ENRICH LIVES OF OTHERS BY FOSTERING EDUCATION IN HEALTH, CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FIELDS OF ENDEAVOR
$100
2024
SMITH COLLEGE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORKNORTHHAMPTON, MA
TO FUND GRADUATE SOCIAL WORK EDUCATION FOR MEN AND WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD
$100
2016
SCENIC HUDSON PARKPOUGHKEEPSIE, NY
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF A FORMER INDUSTRIAL PARK INTO A COMMUNITY PARK
$100
2021
EAST HAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETYEAST HAMPTON, NY
COLLECTS, PRESERVES AND INTERPRETS BOTH CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC HERITASGE OF THE TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON AND SURROUNDINGS
$100
2019
STONE BARNS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONPOCANTICO HILLS, NY
TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO CREATE A HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM
$100
2024
DOBBS FERRY SCHOOL FOUNDATIONDOBBS FERRY, NY
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SELECT PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE STRATEGIC GOALS FO THE DOBBS FERRY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
$100
2018
SCENIC HUDSON PARKIRVINGTON, NY
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF A FORMER INDUSTRIAL PARK INTO A COMMUNITY PARK
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE COLLECTION AND PRESERVATION OF PRIVATE DOCUMENTS USED BY PAST GENERATIONS
$100
2020
WESTCHESTER PARKS FOUNDATIONARDSLEY, NY
WESTCHESTER PARKS FOUNDATION ENGAGES THE PUBLIC TO ADVOCATE FOR AND INVEST IN THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION, USE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE 18,000 ACRES OF PARKS, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACES WITHIN THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY PARKS SYSTEM.
$100
2024
THE ELLEN HARMANSON FOUNDATIONSOUTHHAMPTON, NY
THE ELLEN HERMANSON FOUNDATION ENSURES ACCESS TO STATE-OF-THE-ART BREAST HEALTH CARE AND EMPOWERS PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER. THE FOUNDATION PRIMARILY SERVES BREAST CANCER PATIENTS ON THE EAST END OF LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK, AND FULFILLS ITS MISSION BY FOCUSING ON TWO AREAS:PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY DETECTION, AND ACCESS TO MAMMOGRAPHY AND TREATMENT TO MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIESFUNDING PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE BROAD RANGE OF ISSUES FACING BREAST CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORS, SPOUSES, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS
$100
2020
JAMES BEARD FOUNDATIONMatched to this organization because 15 grant-making charities wrote this name with its EIN. Source: Schedule I of their Form 990 returns, fiscal years 2020 to 2025. Counted Oct 9, 2026.NEW YORK, NY
THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO CELEBRATE, NURTURE, AND HONOR CHEFS AND OTHER LEADERS MAKING AMERICA'S FOOD CULTURE MORE DELICIOUS, DIVERSE, AND SUSTAINABLE FOR EVERYONE.
$100
2021
EAST HAMPTON HISTORICAL SOCIETYEAST HAMPTON, NY
COLLECTS, PRESERVES AND INTERPRETS BOTH CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC HERITASGE OF THE TOWN OF EAST HAMPTON AND SURROUNDINGS
$100
2024
LYNDHURST RESTORATIONTARRYTOWN, NY
FUNDS FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE LYNDHURST GREENHOUSE UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE NATIONAL HISTORIC TRUST
$100
2023
CLUSTER COMMUNITY SERVICES INCYONKERS, NY
PRODVIES SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS AND COUNSELING IN SOCIAL MATTERS
$100
2021
THE ELLEN HARMANSON FOUNDATIONSOUTHHAMPTON, NY
THE ELLEN HERMANSON FOUNDATION ENSURES ACCESS TO STATE-OF-THE-ART BREAST HEALTH CARE AND EMPOWERS PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER. THE FOUNDATION PRIMARILY SERVES BREAST CANCER PATIENTS ON THE EAST END OF LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK, AND FULFILLS ITS MISSION BY FOCUSING ON TWO AREAS:PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY DETECTION, AND ACCESS TO MAMMOGRAPHY AND TREATMENT TO MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIESFUNDING PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THE BROAD RANGE OF ISSUES FACING BREAST CANCER PATIENTS, SURVIVORS, SPOUSES, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS
$100
2024
JAZZ FORMUM ARTSTARRYTOWN, NY
JAZZ FORUM ARTS IS ONE OF WESTCHESTER COUNTY'S PREMIERE NOT-FOR-PROFIT JAZZ PRESENTERS. JAZZ FORUM ARTS BRINGS TOP QUALITY, LIVE JAZZ MUSIC TO WIDE AUDIENCES THROUGHOUT THE NEW YORK METROPOLITAN AREA AND IS COMMITTED TO THE APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THIS DISTINCTLY AMERICAN ART FORM.JAZZ FORUM ARTS FEATURES ESTABLISHED, EMERGING, AND UNDER-RECOGNIZED ARTISTS AS WELL AS REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL MUSICIANS. PRESENTING JAZZ IN ITS MULTIFACETED STYLES, JAZZ FORUM ARTS OFFERS AUDIENCES PROGRESSIVE AND BEBOP, LATIN & BRAZILIAN, WORLD MUSIC, RHYTHM AND BLUES, NEW ORLEANS, TRADITIONAL, SWING AND CONTEMPORARY JAZZ.
$100
2023
HILLSIDE FOOD OUTREACHDANBURY, CT
THE MISSION OF THE HILLSIDE FOOD OUTREACH IS TO HOME DELIVER GROCERIES TO THOSE IN NEED OF OBTAINING FOOD FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES AND CANNOT, FOR WHATEVER REASON, ACCESS LOCAL PANTRIES. WE CURRENTLY SERVE OVER 2,000 MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN THROUGH WESTCHESTER AND PUTNAM COUNTIES IN NEW YORK AND WESTERN CONNECTICUT.
$100
2021
SCENIC HUDSON PARKPOUGHKEEPSIE, NY
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF A FORMER INDUSTRIAL PARK INTO A COMMUNITY PARK
$100
2020
WESTCHESTER PARKS FOUNDATIONARDSLEY, NY
WESTCHESTER PARKS FOUNDATION ENGAGES THE PUBLIC TO ADVOCATE FOR AND INVEST IN THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION, USE AND ENJOYMENT OF THE 18,000 ACRES OF PARKS, TRAILS AND OPEN SPACES WITHIN THE WESTCHESTER COUNTY PARKS SYSTEM.
$100
2022
THE EAST END CLASSIC BOAT SOCIETYAMAGANSETT, NY
THE EAST END CLASSIC BOAT SOCIETY WAS ESTABLISHED TO MAINTAIN AND ADVANCE TRADITIONS OF CLASSIC BOAT DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND SEAMANSHIP THROUGH EDUCATION, DEMONSTRATIONS, AND SHARING RESOURCES AND IDEAS.
$100
2022
DOBBS FERRY LIBRARYDOBBS FERRY, NY
PROVIDER OF BOOKS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
$100
2018
THE CLAMSHELL FOUNDATIONEAST HAMPTON, NY
ENRICH LIVES OF OTHERS BY FOSTERING EDUCATION IN HEALTH, CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FIELDS OF ENDEAVOR