The Bea & David Zack Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Bea & David Zack Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $235,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$235,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $205,000 the year before.
43% 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 | $179,900 | 18 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $205,000 | 13 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $235,000 | 14 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
The Bea & David Zack Memorial 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 The Bea & David Zack Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Maryland. It also paid $2,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 6 | $120,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation | General support | $35,000 |
| Casa of Maryland Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Just-A-Start Corporation | General support | $30,000 |
| Public Justice Center | Support advocacy group to help build a just society | $30,000 |
| Black Women Build - Baltimore | Support home ownership and wealth building initiative focused on black women | $20,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Address global environmental challenges | $15,000 |
| Health Care for the Homeless | Support provision of whole-person health care and supportive services to homeless individuals | $15,000 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation Inc | Solicit/receive contributions/grants from general public to hold, invest and administer these funds and pay expenditures for university and serve in advisory role to president. | $15,000 |
| East End House Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Feeding people, strengthening communities, and ending hunger for marylanders | $10,000 |
| Second Chances | Support delivery of free, empowering clothing to 500+ people experiencing poverty, crisis, and housing instability in cambridge, somerville, and adjacent communities each year | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of society. | $10,000 |
| RYR-1 Foundation | Support research leading to an effective treatment or a cure for ryr-1 related diseases | $3,000 |
| Music House | To help make music accessible to everyone in our communities | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald J Zack
- Ellen M Okun
- Andrew Zack
- Rachel Zack
- Elizabeth Zack
Questions people ask
Does The Bea & David Zack Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Bea & David Zack Memorial Foundation give?
$235,000 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Bea & David Zack Memorial Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donald J Zack (President & Treasurer), Ellen M Okun (Vice President & Secretary), Andrew Zack (Director) and Rachel Zack (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Bea & David Zack Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, human services and health.