The Zod Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Zod Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,159 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $20,000. 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$43,159
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$689,457
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $29,660 the year before.
32% 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 | $0 | 0 | $565,012 |
| 2024 | $29,660 | 35 | $640,529 |
| 2025 | $43,159 | 48 | $689,457 |
How to apply
The Zod Family 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 The Zod Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $22,950 |
| Pennsylvania | 16 | $9,309 |
| New York | 6 | $3,950 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $2,600 |
| California | 4 | $2,350 |
| Maryland | 3 | $950 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $400 |
| Florida | 1 | $250 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $200 |
| Washington | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Life Science Cares Inc | Life Science Cares Philadelphia | $20,000 |
| Project Home | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| The Clear Fund | All grants fund | $1,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Arden Theatre Company | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Park Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Whyy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Nationalities Service Center of Philadelphia | General & Unrestricted | $800 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| Amistad Law Project | General & Unrestricted | $600 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| John Bartram Association | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Earthjustice | General & Unrestricted | $400 |
| Greenpeace Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $400 |
| Movement Alliance Project | YASP - the Youth Art and Self Empowerment Project | $384 |
| Medical Debt Resolution Inc | General & Unrestricted | $300 |
| Public Citizen Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $300 |
| 4OCEAN Charitable Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Elders Action Network Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Fairmount Park Conservancy | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Philabundance | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| PRX Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Beiteinu Charitable Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Brain Aneurysm Foundation Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Broad Street Ministry | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Climate Central Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Dogwood Alliance Inc | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Friends of Ebeys Landing National Hist Reserve | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery & Delaware | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Hamilton Charter Christian Academy | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| The Alliance for Climate Protection | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| The Clear Fund | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
| Tiny Wpa | General & Unrestricted | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Heidi Zod
- Mark J Zod
Questions people ask
Does The Zod Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Zod Family Foundation give?
$43,159 in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs The Zod Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Heidi Zod (Dir, Pres) and Mark J Zod (Dir, Sec, Treas, Pres).
What does The Zod Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, environment and conservation and faith communities.