Zia Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zia Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $357,957 in 60 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,827. 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$357,957
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,827
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $202,412 the year before.
15% of its 2025 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 | $200,427 | 49 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $202,412 | 57 | $5.5 million |
| 2025 | $357,957 | 60 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
Zia Charitable 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 Zia Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 29 | $138,541 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $57,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $56,042 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $30,000 |
| New York | 6 | $20,547 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $17,483 |
| Virginia | 2 | $10,500 |
| California | 3 | $7,050 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,182 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Ranch | Charitable | $50,827 |
| Trinity College | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Mental Health Justice Project | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Lehigh University | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The River Walk Fund | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Sne | Charitable | $5,750 |
| Children of Fallen Patriots | Charitable | $5,318 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich | Charitable | $5,227 |
| American Humane Society | Charitablecharitable | $5,227 |
| World Central Kitchen | Charitable | $5,222 |
| Community Foundation of Texas Hill County | Charitable | $5,215 |
| Avmf Reach | Charitable | $5,182 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $5,182 |
| Sea Shephed Conservation Society | Charitable | $5,182 |
| Pathways | Charitable | $5,175 |
| Kids in Crisis | Charitable | $5,149 |
| Partners to End Human Trafficking | Charitablecharitable | $5,149 |
| The Elthel Walker School | Charitable | $5,146 |
| ASPCA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Stamford | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Cape Eleuthera Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Food Rescue US | Charitablecharitable | $5,000 |
| Greenwich United Way | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Horizons at Green Farms Academy | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Inspirica | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ohio Weslayan University | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Peta | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Pitzer College | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Soundwaters | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Research Hospital | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Fay School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Greens Farm Academy | Charitable | $5,000 |
| World Vision | Charitable | $2,562 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable | $2,500 |
| UNICEF | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Impact Fairfield | Charitable | $2,200 |
| One Love Foundation | Charitablecharitable | $1,050 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | Charitable | $1,050 |
| Good Dog Foundation | Charitablecharitable | $1,047 |
| Greenpeace | Charitable | $1,034 |
Officers and trustees
- Brice Russian
- Laurence Russian
Questions people ask
Does Zia Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zia Charitable Foundation give?
$357,957 in tax year 2025, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Zia Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brice Russian (President) and Laurence Russian (Treasurer/Sceretary).
What does Zia Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.