Ziffrin Abbott Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ziffrin Abbott Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,300 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$25,300
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$981,030
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $16,500 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 | $5,000 | 8 | $581,505 |
| 2024 | $16,500 | 8 | $844,827 |
| 2025 | $25,300 | 14 | $981,030 |
How to apply
Ziffrin Abbott 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 Ziffrin Abbott Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 12 | $23,750 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $550 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| League of Women Voters Education Fund Inc | To support empowering high school students to lead civic engagement, and related activities | $10,000 |
| Open Table Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| F L A G Flag Football Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| League of Women Voters Lotte E Scharfman Memorial | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Masscreative Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| American Academy of Arts and Sciences | General & Unrestricted | $1,250 |
| ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Brandeis University | Heller School for Social Policy and Management fund at Brandeis University | $1,000 |
| League of Women Voters Education Fund | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Transitmatters Inc | General & Unrestricted | $900 |
| Ibis Reproductive Health Inc | General & Unrestricted | $600 |
| Pro Publica Inc | General & Unrestricted | $550 |
| Dignity Matters Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Making Opportunity Count Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Fred H Abbott
- Margery Ziffrin Marlowe
- Linda J Ziffrin
- Charles Harrison Ziffrin Abbott
- Norman Benjamin Ziffrin Abbott
Questions people ask
Does Ziffrin Abbott Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ziffrin Abbott Family Foundation give?
$25,300 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Ziffrin Abbott Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Fred H Abbott (Dir, Treas), Margery Ziffrin Marlowe (Dir, Sec), Linda J Ziffrin (Dir, Pres) and Charles Harrison Ziffrin Abbott (Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ziffrin Abbott Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.