The ZelnickBelzberg Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
The ZelnickBelzberg Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Darien, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 68 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
56% of its 2024 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 | $1.6 million | 51 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 68 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
The ZelnickBelzberg Charitable Trust 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 ZelnickBelzberg Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to New York. It also paid $50,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 45 | $1.3 million |
| Connecticut | 5 | $522,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $150,150 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $66,667 |
| California | 3 | $53,613 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,574 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,030 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wesleyan University | General Use | $500,000 |
| Caron Foundation | General Use | $210,000 |
| Packer Collegiate Institute | General Use | $166,666 |
| Neighbors Link | General Use | $150,000 |
| NYC Ballet | General Use | $150,000 |
| Third Way Institute | General Use | $150,000 |
| Northern Westchester Hospital | General Use | $100,000 |
| Blue Path Service Dogs | General Use | $75,000 |
| Porter's Call | General Use | $66,667 |
| Project Heal | General Use | $65,000 |
| Extended Family Solutions | General Use | $61,480 |
| The Breakthrough Fund | General Use | $55,000 |
| American Museum of the Moving Image | General Use | $50,000 |
| Rideback Rise | General Use | $50,000 |
| United Israel Appeal | General Use | $50,000 |
| Bedford Historical Society | General Use | $25,000 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital | General Use | $25,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General Use | $20,000 |
| The New York Society Library | General Use | $20,000 |
| Harvey School | General Use | $15,600 |
| Beit Ruth | General Use | $10,000 |
| Black Theatre United | General Use | $10,000 |
| Dunelm USA | General Use | $10,000 |
| Horizons National | General Use | $10,000 |
| National Forest Foundation | General Use | $10,000 |
| NEXT for Autism | General Use | $10,000 |
| NYU Langone Medical Center | General Use | $10,000 |
| Ridgebury Riders | General Use | $10,000 |
| Snack & Friends | General Use | $10,000 |
| Bedford Playhouse | General Use | $5,000 |
| Central Synagogue | General Use | $5,000 |
| Children's Museum Of Manhattan | General Use | $5,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | General Use | $5,000 |
| New Yorkers For Children | General Use | $5,000 |
| Success Academy Charter Schools | General Use | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva | General Use | $3,600 |
| Hidden Water | General Use | $3,500 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | General Use | $3,500 |
| SlamT1D | General Use | $3,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation | General Use | $2,613 |
Officers and trustees
- Strauss Zelnick
- Wendy Belzberg
Questions people ask
Does The ZelnickBelzberg Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The ZelnickBelzberg Charitable Trust give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The ZelnickBelzberg Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Strauss Zelnick (Trustee/Chairman) and Wendy Belzberg (Trustee/President/Secy).
What does The ZelnickBelzberg Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.