Richard and Kathleen Zacky Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard and Kathleen Zacky Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $98,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$98,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$970,638
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was up from $21,600 the year before.
78% 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 | $21,600 | 7 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $98,500 | 9 | $970,638 |
How to apply
Richard and Kathleen Zacky Family 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 Richard and Kathleen Zacky Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $93,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedars Sinai Cancer Foundation | Cedars-sinai cancer is committed to leading and pioneering research into underlying mechanisms of cancers, diagnostic innovations used to screen for cancers, and new technologies and resources for cancer treatments. | $50,000 |
| John Madden Football Center | To promote knowledge of the functions, services and needs of the santa barbara library and to support improvement of its services | $25,000 |
| Community Health System | To promote, improve, and strengthen the health of our diverse communities by providing compassionate and compregensive health services. | $10,000 |
| Food Literacy Project | Youth transforming their communities through good, farming and the land. | $5,000 |
| Cristo Rey Sacramento High School | To provide a catholic, college preparatory education including a unique work-study program to motivated students. | $2,500 |
| Our Lady of the Assumption Church | N/a | $2,500 |
| Friends of Santa Barbara Library | To promote knowledge of the functions, services and needs of the santa barbara library and to support improvement of its services | $2,000 |
| World Telehealth Initiative | World telehealth initiative provides sustainable medical expertise to the world's most vulnerable communities to build local capacity and advance core health services, through a network of volunteer healthcare professionals supported with state-of-the-art technology. | $1,000 |
| Capital Ballet | Capitol ballet company is a non-profit, pre-professional ballet company and to seek to perpetually empower and motivate dancers through the discipline and study of dance. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Zacky
- Kathleen Zacky
- Dana Sweetin
- Neil Zacky
- Kelly Smith
Questions people ask
Does Richard and Kathleen Zacky Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard and Kathleen Zacky Family Foundation give?
$98,500 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Richard and Kathleen Zacky Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Zacky (President, Director), Kathleen Zacky (Vice President, Secretary,), Dana Sweetin (Director) and Neil Zacky (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Richard and Kathleen Zacky Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.