Barak Zelinsky Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Barak Zelinsky Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New Haven, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $49,694 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $25,579. 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$49,694
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$25,579
- Assets$994,890
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was up from $44,460 the year before.
80% of its 2025 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 | $44,720 | 22 | $797,265 |
| 2024 | $44,460 | 18 | $908,500 |
| 2025 | $49,694 | 15 | $994,890 |
How to apply
Barak Zelinsky Foundation 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 Barak Zelinsky Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 9 | $33,594 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 2 | $4,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale | Religious | $25,579 |
| Washington Litigation Group | Charity | $10,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | Charity | $3,000 |
| Yale College Alumni Fund | Education | $2,185 |
| The Towers | Charity | $2,100 |
| Yale Law School | Education | $2,000 |
| Cardozo School of Law | Education | $1,000 |
| Bolton Hall Nursery School | Education | $1,000 |
| New Haven Jewish Federation | Religious | $1,000 |
| Kreiger Schechter Day School | Education | $1,000 |
| Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven | Education | $250 |
| Take-A-Vet Fishing | Charity | $200 |
| Beth El Keser Israel | Religious | $180 |
| Donors Choice | Charity | $100 |
| First Congregational Church of Branford | Religious | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Doris Zelinsky
- Edward A Zelinsky
- Joshua Zelinsky
- Nathaniel Zelinsky
- Aaron Zelinsky
- Jacoba Urist
Questions people ask
Does Barak Zelinsky Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barak Zelinsky Foundation Inc give?
$49,694 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Barak Zelinsky Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Doris Zelinsky (President / Treasurer Director), Edward A Zelinsky (Secretary / Director), Joshua Zelinsky (Director) and Nathaniel Zelinsky (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Barak Zelinsky Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.