Zelazo Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zelazo Family Foundation is a private foundation in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. In tax year 2023 it gave $79,886 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,912 and the largest $21,360. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$79,886
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,912
- Largest grant$21,360
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2023 was up from $72,644 the year before.
40% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $72,644 | 17 | $2.0 million |
| 2023 | $79,886 | 20 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Zelazo 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 Zelazo Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $26,685 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $21,360 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,400 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $8,733 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $2,078 |
| Florida | 1 | $630 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MIT Alumni Association | Educational | $21,360 |
| Washington Institute for Near East | Education | $20,400 |
| American Technion Society | Education | $6,000 |
| School for Child Whidden Intellig | Education | $5,000 |
| America-Israel Cultural Foundation | Cultural | $3,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Northern NJ | Religious | $3,360 |
| Temple Beth Rishon | Religious | $3,050 |
| Junior Achievement of Wisconsin | Education | $2,078 |
| American Museum of Natural History | Education | $2,000 |
| Amer Friends of Open U of Israel | Education | $2,000 |
| Various Under 500 Each | Various | $1,823 |
| Shalom Hartman Inst of N America | Religious | $1,550 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Cultural | $1,500 |
| Amer Friends of Israel Navy Seals | Cultural | $1,500 |
| Academy of Jewish Religion | Religous | $1,365 |
| American Jewish Committee | Religious | $1,250 |
| Neshama Association | Religious | $630 |
| Amer Friends of Magen David Adom | Medical | $520 |
| Temple Israel of Ridgewood | Religious | $500 |
| Channel 13 | Cultural | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald Zelazo
- Ziona Zelazo
- David Eyton Zelazo
Questions people ask
Does Zelazo Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zelazo Family Foundation give?
$79,886 in tax year 2023, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,912.
Who runs Zelazo Family Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Ronald Zelazo (President), Ziona Zelazo (Secretary) and David Eyton Zelazo (Vice Preside).
What does Zelazo Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.