Michael Zelman Charitable Inc
Preselected recipients only
Michael Zelman Charitable Inc is a private foundation in Escondido, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $863 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $50 and the largest $200. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$863
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$50
- Largest grant$200
- Assets$0
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2,964 the year before.
62% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,964 | 13 | $32,025 |
| 2024 | $863 | 13 | $0 |
How to apply
Michael Zelman Charitable Inc 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 Michael Zelman Charitable Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $514 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $100 |
| New York | 2 | $95 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $85 |
| Virginia | 2 | $69 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gift of Life Los Angeles | Charitable support | $200 |
| Save the Children | Charitable support | $100 |
| International Rescue Community | Charitable support | $100 |
| Project Hope | Charitable support | $85 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable support | $70 |
| SD Rescue Mission | Charitable support | $54 |
| SPCA | Charitable support | $50 |
| Feeding San Diego | Charitable support | $50 |
| Childfund International | Charitable support | $44 |
| Peta | Charitable support | $35 |
| ASPCA | Charitable support | $25 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Charitable support | $25 |
| Toys for Tots | Charitable support | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Zelman
- Jeanette Zelman
- Brittany Zelman
Questions people ask
Does Michael Zelman Charitable Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michael Zelman Charitable Inc give?
$863 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $50.
Who runs Michael Zelman Charitable Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Zelman (Director), Jeanette Zelman (Director) and Brittany Zelman (Director).
What does Michael Zelman Charitable Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and animals.