Private foundation · EIN 13-7448454 · Westfield, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Henry S and Agnes M Truzack Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $148K total, median $4,500. 88% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$148K
Median grant
$4,500
Stays in NJ
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 23 of 24 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Drew UniversityMadison, NJUndergraduate and graduate need of students. support of civic engageement initiative. truzack civic engagement endowment$20K
Wharton Institute for the PerforminBerkeley Heights, NJSupport for the paterson music project, (pmp) an el sistema-inspired music program in paterson, new jersey$15K
Imagine - a Center for Coping WithMountainside, NJGrief support for children 3-18 coping with loss due to death of parent or sibling, and their parents or guardians.$15K
Community Foundation of New JerseyMorristown, NJNewark nonprofit leadership resilience fund.$15K
LA CASA de Don PedroNewark, NJImmigrant resource collaborative.$15K
Furniture AssistUnion, NJTo accept donations of furniture and household items to provide those items free of charge to individuals in need.$8,000
Union County College FoundationCranford, NJSupport of the education goals of the college$8,000
New Jersey Inst for Social JusticeNewark, NJStatewide advocacy organization dedicated to the advancement of urban areas.$6,000
New Jersey Intergenerational OrchesSummit, NJOrchestral education to musicians of all age and skill levels benefiting through their interactions with each other.$5,000
Presbyterian Church of WestfieldWestfield, NJSupport of mission and outreach programs of the church.$5,000
Youth Orchestra of Essex CoMaplewood, NJProvides elementary through high school students an advanced orchestral & concert experience. provides a variety of performance venues to e…$5,000
Save the Music FoundationNew York, NYNj music rebuild$5,000
St Joseph Social Service CenterElizabeth, NJSt. joseph's has served the materially poor and homeless community of greater elizabeth.$4,000
Arts Ed New JerseyBurlington, NJYouth arts education council empowering youth in shaping future of arts education$3,000
Paper Mill PlayhouseMillburn, NJAmerican musical theatre artistic and education center - training young artists and ensuring theatre accessible to all.$2,500
The Wnet GroupNew York, NYSupport of independent reporting and news.$2,500
Arts Ed NewarkNewark, NJUse of the arts in trauma informed care and a trauma informed curriculum.$2,000
Roots WingsDenville, NJHousing, education, counseling and life skill support for young adults who age out of the foster care system.$2,000
Council of New Jersey GrantmakersEwing, NJCenter for philanthropy in nj$1,730
Martin Luther King Jr Asso of WestfWestfield, NJFurther the message of justice, fairness, brotherhood, and non-violent community action$1,500
New Jersey SeedsNewark, NJPrepares academically-talented, financially-limited students for success at competative secondary schools and colleges.$1,000
Jazz House KidsMontclair, NJMusical, educational and cultural programs for students$1,000
Boys' Latin School of MarylandBaltimore, MDPrimary & secondary education needs of students$500

By state: New Jersey 21 · New York 2 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Henry S and Agnes M Truzack Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Westfield, New Jersey, administered in care of Paul R Stierhoff, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Henry S and Agnes M Truzack Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Henry S and Agnes M Truzack Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $148K across 24 grants, a median of $4,500.

Where does Henry S and Agnes M Truzack Foundation give?

New Jersey (21 grants), New York (2 grants), Maryland (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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