Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Glenview, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.5 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $4.0 million. 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$9.5 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$4.0 million
- Assets$94.3 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $9.1 million the year before.
46% of its 2024 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 | $9.1 million | 21 | $103 million |
| 2024 | $9.5 million | 22 | $94.3 million |
How to apply
Saul Zaentz Charitable 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $4.9 million |
| Maryland | 3 | $1.9 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Illinois | 7 | $875,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $350,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 2 | $60,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | General support | $4.0 million |
| Johns Hopkins University | General support | $1.0 million |
| The James B Hunt Jr Institute for Educational Leadership and Policy Foundat | General support | $1.0 million |
| Arts for Learning Maryland | General support | $652,986 |
| Berkeley Film Foundation | General support | $500,000 |
| TMW Center for Early Learning Public Health | General support | $465,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College for Public Service Impact Fund | General support | $350,000 |
| Glide Foundation | General support | $333,333 |
| American Writers Museum | General support | $250,000 |
| Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance | General support | $250,000 |
| Start Early | General support | $200,000 |
| Center on Child and Family Policy | General support | $100,000 |
| Grateful Gatherings | General support | $100,000 |
| Jerry Weiss Memorial Scholarship Fund (Uic) | General support | $100,000 |
| Families and Work Institute Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Children-Chicago | General support | $50,000 |
| Link Unlimited Scholars | General support | $25,000 |
| Working in the Schools Chicago | General support | $25,000 |
| Digestive Disease Research Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Mickey Hammerman Legacy Fund Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Oasis Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Three Oaks Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elliot G Steinberg
- Marvin J Garbis
- Daniel A Fortman
Questions people ask
Does Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation give?
$9.5 million in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elliot G Steinberg (President & Director), Marvin J Garbis (Vice President & Director) and Daniel A Fortman (Chairman & Director).
What does Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.