Gladys & Sy Ziv Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gladys & Sy Ziv Foundation Inc is a private foundation in West Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $223,680 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $37,500. 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$223,680
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$37,500
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $182,000 the year before.
36% 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 | $191,700 | 10 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $182,000 | 10 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $223,680 | 14 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Gladys & Sy Ziv Foundation 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 Gladys & Sy Ziv Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 6 | $84,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $60,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $30,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,600 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,080 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ctr for Creative Education | General purpose | $37,500 |
| A Spring of Hope | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Brandeis University | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Brigham & Womens Hospital | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Amfar | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Palm Beach Police and Fire Protection | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Palm Beach Zoo | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Morselife Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Israel Baseball Americas | General purpose | $3,600 |
| Temple Beth El | General purpose | $1,500 |
| American Lung Association | General purpose | $1,080 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald S Kochman
Questions people ask
Does Gladys & Sy Ziv Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gladys & Sy Ziv Foundation Inc give?
$223,680 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Gladys & Sy Ziv Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Ronald S Kochman (Director).
What does Gladys & Sy Ziv Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.