Zafirovski Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zafirovski Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $522,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $90,000. 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$522,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was up from $348,500 the year before.
45% 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 | $165,750 | 6 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $348,500 | 13 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $522,000 | 20 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
Zafirovski 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 Zafirovski Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $160,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $125,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $80,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $64,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $26,500 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $26,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Holy Spirit | General charitable purposes | $90,000 |
| Special Olympics | General charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| Macedonia 2025 | General charitable purposes | $64,500 |
| American Enterprise Institute | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Edinboro University | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Golden Apple Foundation | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Aspiro | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Bucknell University | General cheritable purposes | $25,000 |
| Duke University | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| The Academy of Urban School Leadership | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Teach for America | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Green Light Fund | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Redeemer City to City | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust | General charitable purposes | $6,500 |
| Champions Community Foundation | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Glenwood Academy | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Basser Center for Brca | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Cup O Joy Ministries Inc | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mike S Zafirovski
- Robin G Zafirovski
- Matthew D Zafirovski
- Kirk M Zafirovski
- Todd A Zafirovski
Questions people ask
Does Zafirovski Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zafirovski Family Foundation give?
$522,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Zafirovski Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mike S Zafirovski (President and Director), Robin G Zafirovski (Secretary, Treasurer, Director), Matthew D Zafirovski (Vice President, Director) and Kirk M Zafirovski (Vice President, Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Zafirovski Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.