Ann B Zekauskas Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Ann B Zekauskas Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $298,431 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$298,431
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$8.5 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $291,600 the year before.
29% of its 2025 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 | $286,000 | 34 | $7.9 million |
| 2024 | $291,600 | 39 | $8.3 million |
| 2025 | $298,431 | 45 | $8.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ann B Zekauskas Foundation 55 WALLS DRIVE Suite 302, Fairfield, CT 06824 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 839-1754, grantrequest@abzfamilyfoundation.org |
| What to submit | www.abzfamilyfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | November 1, 2026 |
| Restrictions | Requesting organization must be a non-profit organization seeking to make a meaningful impact in their community in the areas of nutritional education, food access, or the advancement of culinary arts careers |
What Ann B Zekauskas Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $101,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $60,700 |
| Missouri | 6 | $53,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $17,500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $5,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,231 |
| Arizona | 2 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chef Ann Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Edible Schoolyard New York | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Careers Through Culinary Arts Program Inc | General & Unrestricted | $24,000 |
| Mercy Career & Technical High School | Culinary Arts Program | $20,000 |
| Ozarks Technical Community College Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| St Charles Community College Foundation | the Culinary Arts Program | $13,000 |
| Careers Through Culinary Arts Program Inc | The ann b. Zekauskas food styling competition for c-cap | $12,000 |
| Vetri Foundation for Children | Friends of Marc Program | $12,000 |
| Careers Through Culinary Arts Program Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Common Threads | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lake Career Technical Center | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Land to Learn Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Community College Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Vetri Foundation for Children | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | California Wildfire Relief Efforts | $10,000 |
| Cathedral Soup Kitchen Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,231 |
| Community Action Southold Town Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Food Education Fund | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hope House of Miller County Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Missouri | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ozarks Food Harvest Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Table for Two USA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sprouts Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| St Mary Interparochial School | to support Saint Mary Gala Event | $3,000 |
| Kenosha Forgotten Friends Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Nuestros Alimentos | Wildfire Relief Efforts | $2,500 |
| The Food Trust | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | California Wildfire Relief Efforts | $2,500 |
| Share Food Program Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| St Josephs Preparatory School | Hurtado Food Pantry Fund | $2,000 |
| The Lands at Hillside Farms | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| La Salle University | La Salle Basket | $1,500 |
| Nightingale-Bamford School | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Sharing Excess | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| St Josephs Preparatory School | The Prep Fund | $1,500 |
| Temple University | Cherry Pantry Fund | $1,500 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Tucson Village Farm | $1,500 |
| Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranto | to support St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen | $1,200 |
| Council on the Environment Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Akscin
- Elizabeth Corley
- Susan Koger
Questions people ask
Does Ann B Zekauskas Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 1, 2026.
How much does Ann B Zekauskas Family Foundation Inc give?
$298,431 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ann B Zekauskas Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John Akscin (Dir, Treas, VP), Elizabeth Corley (Dir, Pres) and Susan Koger (Dir, Sec).
What does Ann B Zekauskas Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and food and hunger.