Zivin Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Zivin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Evanston, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $160,500 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$160,500
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $136,250 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $123,250 | 22 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $136,250 | 29 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $160,500 | 31 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark Zivin 1637 Judson Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 953-5427 |
| What to submit | No formal form |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | Only restriction is that the organization must be a qualified 501(c)(3) organization |
What Zivin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 13 | $51,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $37,500 |
| New York | 8 | $37,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $12,000 |
| California | 2 | $4,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Middle East Peace Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | General support | $15,000 |
| The International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General support | $12,500 |
| Public Citizen Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| The Ark | General support | $8,750 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $7,500 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Natl Public Radio | General support | $5,000 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | General support | $5,000 |
| Rainbow Railroad USA | General support | $5,000 |
| Lambda Legal | General support | $4,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense Fund | General support | $4,000 |
| Catonsville Emergency Assistance Inc | General support | $3,500 |
| Connecticut Food Bank Inc | General support | $3,500 |
| Operation Hope of Fairfield Inc | General support | $3,500 |
| The Trevor Project | General support | $3,000 |
| Glsen Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Highland Park Historical Society | General support | $2,500 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | General support | $2,500 |
| The Art Center Highland Park | General support | $2,500 |
| Pflag | General support | $2,000 |
| Sage USA | General support | $2,000 |
| Vineyard Christian Church of Evanston | General support | $2,000 |
| Feeding America | General support | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Youth Job Center Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| James B Moran Center for Youth Advocacy | General support | $750 |
| McGaw YMCA | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Zivin
- Jeffrey Zivin
- Elliott Zivin
Questions people ask
Does Zivin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does Zivin Family Foundation give?
$160,500 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Zivin Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark Zivin (President & Director), Jeffrey Zivin (Treasurer & Director) and Elliott Zivin (Secretary & Director).
What does Zivin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, environment and conservation and arts and culture.