ZG Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
ZG Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Morristown, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $972,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$972,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$28.6 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $985,241 the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $985,241 | 10 | $27.2 million |
| 2024 | $972,000 | 9 | $28.6 million |
How to apply
ZG 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 ZG Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $442,000 |
| New York | 2 | $225,000 |
| California | 2 | $170,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $75,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $60,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Trends Association | Unrestricted contributions for exempt purposes | $250,000 |
| Open Space Institute Land Trust | Unrestricted contributions for exempt purposes | $200,000 |
| Cleaning Cooking Alliance | Unrestricted contributions for exempt purposes | $175,000 |
| Project Drawdown | Unrestricted contributions for exempt purposes | $125,000 |
| Ecotrust | Unrestricted contributions for exempt purposes | $75,000 |
| Protect Our Winters | Unrestricted contributions for exempt purposes | $60,000 |
| Women's Earth Climate Action Network | Unrestricted contributions for exempt purposes | $45,000 |
| Sound Future | Unrestricted contributions for exempt purposes | $25,000 |
| Eartheco International | Unrestricted contributions for exempt purposes | $17,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Craig Harrison
- Joan Harrison
- Kyle Harrison
- Jamie Harrison
Questions people ask
Does ZG Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does ZG Foundation Inc give?
$972,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs ZG Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Craig Harrison (Trustee), Joan Harrison (Trustee), Kyle Harrison (Trustee) and Jamie Harrison (Trustee).
What does ZG Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.