Private foundation · San Francisco, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Mz Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $25K
- Typical grant
- $25K to $25K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $25K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County · plus 32 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $3.4M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.4M | $25K | 1 |
| 2024 | $3.2M | $25K | 1 |
| 2023 | $4.1M | $25K | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Executive director mz foundation · san francisco · 4159265973
- What to send
- Letter form stating information regarding requesting organization or individual incluing tax status and purposes for which funds are to be used.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Lance FongSecretary
- Myron ZimmermanPresident & treasurer
- Elliot J FineDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Education
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proclaiming Justice to the Nations #20-3144208 | Franklin, Williamson County | Education | $25K |