Zakaria Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zakaria Family Foundation is a private foundation in Morristown, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $665,500 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $120,000. 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$665,500
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$16.9 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $667,000 the year before.
21% of its 2024 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 | $667,000 | 33 | $15.0 million |
| 2024 | $665,500 | 34 | $16.9 million |
How to apply
Zakaria 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 Zakaria Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 14 | $340,500 |
| New York | 10 | $150,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University Foundation | Educational Support | $120,000 |
| Morristown Medical Fdn | To support the Cardiovascular Center of Excellence General Purpose Fund | $50,000 |
| Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company | Educational Support | $35,000 |
| Heaf | Educational Support | $30,000 |
| Great Swamp Watershed Assoc | Protect public land, clean air, and clean water | $30,000 |
| Independent Women's Forum | To help educate, develop and advance policies that actually enhance freedom, opportunities, and well-being. | $30,000 |
| Friends of Seva Mandir | Health and education | $25,000 |
| Amer Assoc for the Advancement of S | Education | $25,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. | $25,000 |
| Two East Sixty-Second St Fdn | To help preserve and maintain the exterior of Two East Sixty-second St, NY, NY. | $25,000 |
| New American Foundation | To help renew America by continuing the quest to realize the nations highest ideals. | $25,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Museum | To help support the museum in all its actiivities. | $25,000 |
| Amer Society for Biochemistry Micro | To help advance the science of biochemistry and molecular biology and to promote the understanding of the molecular nature of life processes. | $25,000 |
| Overlook Foundation | To help fund advanced technology, research and innovative programs at Overlook Medical Center. | $20,000 |
| The Seeing Eye | Support training of seeing eye dogs | $15,000 |
| The Pingry School | Education | $15,000 |
| Pratham USA | Education of children in India | $15,000 |
| Camillus House | To provide food and shelter to those in need. | $15,000 |
| Florida Foster Care Review | To help support community volunteers to advance the safety, stability and success of children in Miami-Dade County's foster care system. | $15,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Chicago Foun | To help fund programs and services of the foundation. | $15,000 |
| New Vernon Volunteer Fire Dept | Provides fire protection and emergency services for the town of New Vernon, NJ | $10,000 |
| Harding Land Trust | Dedicated to preserving the farmland, woodlands and natural areas that give Harding its distinctive quality of life | $10,000 |
| American Prairie Reserve | To help creat the largest nature reserve in the contiguous US, a refuge for people and wildlife preserved forever as part of America's heritage. | $10,000 |
| Center for Art Research and Allianc | To support the arts. | $10,000 |
| Shepherds Inc | To help support inner-city Connecticut teens to build a foundation for success through mentoring programs. | $10,000 |
| National Sawdust | Arts and Culture | $5,000 |
| North Shore Animal League | To provide operational support | $5,000 |
| Riverside Park Conservancey | Mission is to restore, maintain, and improve Riverside Park | $5,000 |
| Individual | Builds, maintains, and protects public trails. | $5,000 |
| Healing Hearts Adaptive Recreation | To help support social and recreational programs for children, teens, and young adults with special needs to foster friendships, promote fitness, and support independence. | $5,000 |
| Pratt Institute | To help fund student scholarships. | $5,000 |
| Garden Academy | To help support education of children with autism. | $2,500 |
| Ridge Elementary School | To help support the Bill Ward Discretionary Fund. | $2,000 |
| Bill Ward Discretionary Fund | To help support educational needs. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arshad Zakaria
- Ann Stock Zakaria
- Fareed Zakaria
- James Higgins
Questions people ask
Does Zakaria Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zakaria Family Foundation give?
$665,500 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Zakaria Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Arshad Zakaria (Chairman), Ann Stock Zakaria (Trustee), Fareed Zakaria (Trustee) and James Higgins (Secretary).
What does Zakaria Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.