The Zachs Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Zachs Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Hartford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 138 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $638,200. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants138
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$638,200
- Assets$38.3 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
17% of its 2024 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 | $1.5 million | 145 | $35.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 138 | $38.3 million |
How to apply
The Zachs Family 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 The Zachs Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Connecticut. It also paid $25,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 99 | $1.8 million |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $70,380 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $41,200 |
| New York | 15 | $32,950 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $4,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 2 | $2,600 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Laurelwood | General use | $638,200 |
| The Hartford Foundation For Publc G | General use | $155,000 |
| Solomon Schecher Day School | General Use | $151,000 |
| Wadsworth Atheneum | General use | $141,840 |
| Jewish Federation | General use | $135,000 |
| Dignity Grows | General Use | $100,000 |
| University of Hartford | Hartt School 1500Art School 1000 Hillel 85000 Greenberg Ctr 3000Barney School 500 | $91,000 |
| Unversity of Pennsylvania | Hillel 500 kelly Writers 500Wharton 15000 Annual Fund 15000Libraries 10000 | $41,000 |
| Keshet | General Use | $31,000 |
| The Williston Northampon School | General use | $30,000 |
| University of Connecticut-Hillel | General Use | $27,500 |
| Blackie House Library Museum | General use | $25,000 |
| The Bushnell | General use | $23,000 |
| Ct Museum of Culture and History | General use | $20,000 |
| Trinity College | Alumi fund 5000hillel fund 5000library fund 10000 | $20,000 |
| United Way Foundation | General use | $20,000 |
| Mandell Jewish Community Center | General use | $16,000 |
| UCONN Foundation | Annual fund 15000hillel 500kelly writers 500 wharton fd 15000 rare book fd 10000 | $15,000 |
| Emanuel Synagogue | General Use | $10,100 |
| Jfact | General use | $10,000 |
| Beth David Synagogue | General use | $10,000 |
| Hartford Stage | General use | $10,000 |
| CONNECTICUT COLLEGE-Hillel | Endowment fund | $10,000 |
| Hartford Hospital Foundation | General use | $10,000 |
| University of Connecticut | School of Social Work | $10,000 |
| Friendsof the Idf | General use | $10,000 |
| Hillel of Dallas | General use | $10,000 |
| Yaysh | General use | $10,000 |
| New England Jewish Academy | Generl Use | $9,400 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | General Use | $9,177 |
| JT Connect | General Use | $9,000 |
| Real Art Ways | General use | $8,000 |
| Oak Hill School Foundation | Endownment | $8,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General Use | $6,000 |
| Hartford Symphony Orchestra | General Use | $5,800 |
| University of Connecticut Ballard I | General use | $5,000 |
| Theater Works | General Use | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Hartford | General use | $5,000 |
| Florence Griswold Museum | endownment | $5,000 |
| Loomis Chaffee | General Use | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Henry M Zachs
- Judith M Zachs
- Eric Zachs
Questions people ask
Does The Zachs Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Zachs Family Foundation Inc give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 138 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Zachs Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Henry M Zachs (President), Judith M Zachs (VPresident/Secr) and Eric Zachs (Director).
What does The Zachs Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and faith communities.