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Richard S Ziman Foundation

Preselected recipients only Los Angeles, California · EIN 272123906

Richard S Ziman Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $56,900 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $5,900 and the largest $45,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $82,305 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$82,3050$2,117
2024$56,9004$8,766

How to apply

Richard S Ziman 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California3$46,900
District of Columbia1$10,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The UCLA Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
Followships$45,000
The Washington Institue
Washington, DC
Followships$10,000
Kehillat Israel
Pacific Palisades, CA
Fellowships$1,800
Temple Beth Am
Los Angeles, CA
Assistance to indegent families$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Richard S Ziman Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Richard S Ziman Foundation give?

$56,900 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $5,900.

Who runs Richard S Ziman Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Richard Ziman (President) and Todd Ziman (Secretary).

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