Zebulun Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zebulun Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $8,844 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $240 and the largest $1,000. 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$8,844
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$240
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$174,577
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $7,420 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8,420 | 26 | $149,388 |
| 2024 | $7,420 | 26 | $162,467 |
| 2025 | $8,844 | 22 | $174,577 |
How to apply
Zebulun 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 Zebulun Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $2,392 |
| New York | 6 | $2,354 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $1,406 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $466 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $226 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Sholom Congregation | Traditional jewish practice | $1,000 |
| Congregation Darchei Noam | Traditional jewish practice | $1,000 |
| Midwest Campers | Traditional jewish practice | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Yeshiva Imrei Emes | Traditional jewish practice | $518 |
| Mesivta of Greater Los Angeles | Traditional jewish practice | $500 |
| American Committee for Sanz Institutions | Traditional jewish practice | $466 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Traditional jewish practice | $466 |
| Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem | Traditional jewish practice | $466 |
| Agudath Israel of America | Traditional jewish practice | $452 |
| Jewish Education Works | Traditional jewish practice | $452 |
| Global Kindness | Traditional jewish practice | $240 |
| Sequoia Parks Conservancy | Environmental protection & conservation | $240 |
| Yosemite Conservancy | Enviornmantal preservation and conservation | $240 |
| Birkas Rifka | Traditional jewish practice | $226 |
| Chmol | Traditional jewish practice | $226 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Environmental preservation & conservation | $226 |
| Tomchei Shabbos | Traditional jewish practice | $226 |
| Adas Torah | Traditional jewish practice | $180 |
| New Jersey Conservation Foundation | Environemental preservation and conservation | $180 |
| Save the Whales | Environmental protection & conservation | $180 |
| Sierra Club | Environmental preservation and conservation | $180 |
| Surfrider Foundation | Environmental protection & conservation | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven M Frankiel
- Marlene B Frankiel
Questions people ask
Does Zebulun Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zebulun Foundation give?
$8,844 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $240.
Who runs Zebulun Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven M Frankiel (President) and Marlene B Frankiel (Treas/Sectry).
What does Zebulun Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and environment and conservation.