Zolla Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zolla Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $490,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $18,000 and the largest $90,000. 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$490,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$18,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was down from $641,000 the year before.
13% of its 2024 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 | $641,000 | 15 | $7.4 million |
| 2024 | $490,000 | 18 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
Zolla 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 Zolla Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $330,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $140,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | To support bucknell university | $90,000 |
| Determined to Succeed (DTS) | Assist in the college preparation and admission process for dts inner-city high school students. | $77,000 |
| Determined to Succeed (DTS) | Assist in the college preparation and admission process for dts inner-city high school students. | $60,000 |
| Franklin & Marshall College (Fran&mar) | To support franklin & marshall college | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association (Laphilar) | To support the los angeles philharmonic association | $30,000 |
| Bright Prospect (Brigpros) | To support the bright prospect scholar program for college stipend | $28,000 |
| One Voice (Onevoice) | To support the one voice scholar program for college stipend | $27,000 |
| Marines Corps Scholarship Foundation (Marines) | To support the marines corps scholarship | $20,000 |
| Airport Marina Counseling Service (Amcs) | To provide salary support for the supervisors and psychiatrist in the at-risk kids program | $18,000 |
| Happy Trails for Kids (Happy) | To send foster children to summer camp | $18,000 |
| Bright Prospect (Brigpros) | To support the bright prospect scholar program for college stipend | $15,000 |
| Coalition for Clean Air (Coalition) | To support the coalition for clean air | $15,000 |
| La Opera (Laopera) | To support the la opera | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (Ppla) | To support planned parenthood of los angeles | $10,000 |
| Pali High Booster Club | To support pali high booster club | $6,000 |
| Palisades Charter High School | To support palisades high charter school | $6,000 |
| Children Hospital of Los Angeles (Chla) | To support careers and help mentoring program (chat) | $5,000 |
| One Voice (Onevoice) | To support the one voice scholar program for college stipend | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Zolla
- Alissa Zolla Bartle
- Miriam Zolla Neandross
- Joseph Hurwich
- Erik Neandross
- Peter Bartle
Questions people ask
Does Zolla Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zolla Family Foundation give?
$490,000 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $18,000.
Who runs Zolla Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan Zolla (Director & President), Alissa Zolla Bartle (Director & Vice President), Miriam Zolla Neandross (Director) and Joseph Hurwich (Director & Cfo) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Zolla Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.