Zafft Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Zafft Charitable Trust is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,226 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $104 and the largest $2,200. 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$4,226
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$104
- Largest grant$2,200
- Assets$35,056
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $7,395 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,505 | 11 | $24,370 |
| 2024 | $7,395 | 16 | $30,052 |
| 2025 | $4,226 | 14 | $35,056 |
How to apply
Zafft Charitable Trust 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 Zafft Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 9 | $3,729 |
| New York | 3 | $240 |
| California | 1 | $154 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $103 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Emanuel | General funding | $2,200 |
| Pathway to Independence | General funding | $520 |
| Miriam | General funding | $273 |
| Jewish Federation of St Louis | General funding | $262 |
| The St Louis Zoo | General funding | $245 |
| Simon Weistenthal Center | General funding | $154 |
| World Jewish Congress | General funding | $104 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | General funding | $103 |
| Woodhaven | General funding | $103 |
| Jewish National Fund | General funding | $100 |
| Ketc Nine Network PBS | General funding | $75 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General funding | $36 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | General funding | $26 |
| Boys Town | General funding | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Marlene Zafft
Questions people ask
Does Zafft Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zafft Charitable Trust give?
$4,226 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $104.
Who runs Zafft Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Marlene Zafft (Trustee).
What does Zafft Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and health.