Philip A Zaffere Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Philip A Zaffere Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Towson, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$39.0 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
64% 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 | $1.3 million | 13 | $36.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 24 | $39.0 million |
How to apply
Philip A Zaffere 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 Philip A Zaffere Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 22 | $1.5 million |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of MD School of Medicine | Rural md scholars program | $400,000 |
| Univ of MD St Joseph Medical Ctr | Digestive disease center | $300,000 |
| University of MD School of Medicine | Professorship endowment | $200,000 |
| Loyola University Maryland | Donnelly science center | $100,000 |
| GBMC | Percutaneous nephrolithotomy program | $100,000 |
| Stevenson University | Amphitheater | $100,000 |
| Easton Day Care Center Inc | Preschool playgound | $100,000 |
| Sunrise Day Camps Association | Horizon on wheels program | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Metro Baltimore | After school program | $35,000 |
| Community Fnd of Harford County | Support community needs | $20,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Operations | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Harford County | Summer camp | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | Hurricane helene relief | $10,000 |
| Easton Day Care Center Inc | Operations | $10,000 |
| Saint Vincent de Paul Society | Operations | $10,000 |
| Harford Family House | Operations | $10,000 |
| First Fruits Farm Inc | Operations | $10,000 |
| Mission of Mercy Inc | Mobile medical units | $10,000 |
| Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital | Operations | $10,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Operations | $10,000 |
| Extreme Family Outreach | Operations | $5,000 |
| Balt Animal Rescue & Care Shelter | Operations | $5,000 |
| Deep Roots Inc | Sprouts after school program | $5,000 |
| Weekend Backpacks of Baltimore | Operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis F Friedman
- Phyllis C Friedman
- Freddie J Traub
Questions people ask
Does Philip A Zaffere Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Philip A Zaffere Foundation Inc give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Philip A Zaffere Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Louis F Friedman (Pres./Treas.), Phyllis C Friedman (Secretary) and Freddie J Traub (Vice Pres.).
What does Philip A Zaffere Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.