The Zients Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Zients Family Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $905,338 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $333,333. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$905,338
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$333,333
- Assets$21.5 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $891,065 the year before.
35% of its 2024 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 | $891,065 | 40 | $24.4 million |
| 2024 | $905,338 | 31 | $21.5 million |
How to apply
The Zients 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 Zients Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $333,333 |
| District of Columbia | 15 | $325,005 |
| New York | 5 | $120,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $67,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $25,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Obama Foundation | General support | $333,333 |
| Partnership for Public Services | General support | $100,000 |
| Women for Women International | General support | $100,000 |
| Amer Friends of Parents Circle | General support | $60,000 |
| City Year Sa | General support | $50,000 |
| Urban Alliance | General support | $45,000 |
| African Leadership Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Brown University | General support | $25,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | General support | $15,000 |
| Breast Care for Washington | General support | $12,500 |
| Ripples of Hope | General support | $12,000 |
| N Street Village | General support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General support | $10,000 |
| Learn Serve International | General support | $10,000 |
| David Lynch Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General support | $10,000 |
| Individual | General support | $5,005 |
| Bishop Walker School | General support | $5,000 |
| The Ellington Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General support | $5,000 |
| Latin American Youth Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services | General support | $5,000 |
| Childrens Chorus of DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General support | $5,000 |
| Iwmf | General support | $5,000 |
| Act for Alexandria | General support | $5,000 |
| American University | General support- sylvia burwell fund | $5,000 |
| Center for Alexandria's Children | General support | $5,000 |
| The Texas Tribune | General support | $5,000 |
| Wamu 885 | General support | $5,000 |
| Go Bo Community Betterment | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Zients
- Steven Farina
- Jennifer Nance
Questions people ask
Does The Zients Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Zients Family Foundation give?
$905,338 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Zients Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Zients (Trustee), Steven Farina (Trustee) and Jennifer Nance (Trustee).
What does The Zients Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and youth programs.