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Gregg Aaron Zale Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Glencoe, Illinois · EIN 364333001

Gregg Aaron Zale Family Foundation is a private foundation in Glencoe, Illinois. In tax year 2023 it gave $783,504 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $390,252 and the largest $390,252. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

Gregg Aaron Zale 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Gregg Aaron Zale Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts2$780,504
Illinois1$3,000

Grants paid in 2023

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
Boston, MA
General support for the amy zale joffe fund (the "amy fund")$390,252
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
Boston, MA
General support for the melissa zale norris fund (the "melissa fund")$390,252
The Joffrey Ballet
Chicago, IL
General support$3,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Gregg Aaron Zale Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Gregg Aaron Zale Family Foundation give?

$783,504 in tax year 2023, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $390,252.

Who runs Gregg Aaron Zale Family Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Roberta Zale (President/Secretary/Treasurer), Amy Joffe (Vice President) and Melissa Norris (Vp/Secretary).

What does Gregg Aaron Zale Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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