Zicarelli Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zicarelli Foundation is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $265,000 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$265,000
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $259,000 the year before.
6% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $218,000 | 28 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $259,000 | 36 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $265,000 | 36 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
Zicarelli Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Zicarelli Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 11 | $155,000 |
| Minnesota | 6 | $30,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $21,000 |
| California | 6 | $15,500 |
| Maine | 2 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Foundation | General support grant | $100,000 |
| NPH USA | General support grant | $20,000 |
| We Make Noise | General support grant | $17,000 |
| Asu Foundation | General support grant | $15,000 |
| Allina Health Foundation | General support grant | $13,000 |
| Junior Achievement | General support grant | $10,000 |
| Bethel Area District Eschange and Food Pantry | General support grant | $10,000 |
| Carleton College | General support grant | $5,000 |
| Harvestworks | General support grant | $5,000 |
| Mahoosuc Land Trust | General support grant | $5,000 |
| Mount Washington Observatory | General support grant | $5,000 |
| St Olaf College | General support grant | $5,000 |
| Indexical | General support grant | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General support grant | $5,000 |
| Pollen Initiative | General support grant | $5,000 |
| Wwrof Inc | General support grant | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Zoo Foundation | General support grant | $4,000 |
| Arizona Animal Welfare League | General support grant | $3,000 |
| Bennington College | General support grant | $2,500 |
| Eight Arizona PBS | General support grant | $2,500 |
| The Wildcat Sanctuary | General support grant | $2,500 |
| Undue Medical Debt | General support grant | $2,500 |
| Gateway School | General support grant | $2,000 |
| Rosie's House | General support grant | $2,000 |
| Sunshine Acres | General support grant | $2,000 |
| Earthjustice | General support grant | $2,000 |
| Community Church of the Verdes | General support grant | $1,500 |
| Hospice of the Valley | General support grant | $1,000 |
| Northwestern University | General support grant | $1,000 |
| Pima Library Foundation | General support grant | $1,000 |
| Cobalt Advocates | General support grant | $1,000 |
| Land Trust of Santa Cruz County | General support grant | $1,000 |
| American Exchange Project | General support grant | $1,000 |
| Involve MN | General support grant | $1,000 |
| Public Media Company | General support grant | $1,000 |
| Kuumbwa Jazz Society | General support grant | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Zicarelli
- Thomas Zicarelli
- David Zicarelli
- James Zicarelli
Questions people ask
Does Zicarelli Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zicarelli Foundation give?
$265,000 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Zicarelli Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Zicarelli (President), Thomas Zicarelli (Director), David Zicarelli (Director) and James Zicarelli (Treasurer).
What does Zicarelli Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and animals.