Zieff Family Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Zieff Family Fund Inc is a private foundation in Fairfield, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $34,163 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $13,940. 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$34,163
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$300
- Largest grant$13,940
- Assets$896,520
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was down from $40,681 the year before.
46% 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 | $27,348 | 53 | $820,365 |
| 2024 | $40,681 | 41 | $899,596 |
| 2025 | $34,163 | 39 | $896,520 |
How to apply
Zieff Family Fund 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 Zieff Family Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 21 | $28,767 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $2,700 |
| New York | 4 | $1,180 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $500 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $300 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $216 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield University | Unrestricted | $13,940 |
| Greater BPT Symphony | Unrestricted | $5,400 |
| Shu Discovery Center | Unrestricted | $2,100 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,025 |
| Aaaa Scholarship Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Or Hadash | Unrestricted | $650 |
| Action Against Hunger USA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| American Stroke Assn | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Jewish Family Services of Lehigh Valley | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Operation Hope | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Parkinsons Fdn | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Save the Chidrens Fund | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Cong Keneseth Israel | Unrestricted | $400 |
| Allentown Rescue Mission | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Animal Food Bank of Lehigh Valley | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | Unrestricted | $300 |
| JGC of the Lehigh Valley | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Parkland Cares Food Pantry | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Lehigh Valley | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Turning Point of Lehigh Valley | Unrestricted | $300 |
| American Cancer Society | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Fairfield Fdn for Education | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Friends of Fairfield Library | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Special Olympics | Unrestricted | $250 |
| St Johns Family Center | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Map Headquarters | Unrestricted | $250 |
| JBS Jewish Broadcasting Service | Unrestricted | $180 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | Unrestricted | $180 |
| New York Botanical Garden | Unrestricted | $130 |
| Thirteen | Unrestricted | $125 |
| Fairfield Museum | Unrestricted | $100 |
| Hollander House | Unrestricted | $100 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Unrestricted | $50 |
| Greater BPT Jewish Housing | Unrestricted | $36 |
| Usjc | Unrestricted | $36 |
| Women's Auxiliay Mosaic Senior Life | Unrestricted | $36 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Greater Bridgeport | Unrestricted | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- David M Zieff
- Deborah Zieff
- Karen Ehsani
- Sarah Morse
Questions people ask
Does Zieff Family Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zieff Family Fund Inc give?
$34,163 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $300.
Who runs Zieff Family Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists David M Zieff (Pres), Deborah Zieff (Vice Pres/Treas), Karen Ehsani (Co Secy) and Sarah Morse (Co Secy).
What does Zieff Family Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.