Zissu Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zissu Family Foundation is a private foundation in Short Hills, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $111,410 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $19,000. 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$111,410
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$19,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $81,330 the year before.
23% 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 | $120,030 | 48 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $81,330 | 47 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $111,410 | 53 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Zissu 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 Zissu Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $45,560 |
| New Jersey | 15 | $32,250 |
| Florida | 6 | $13,200 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $4,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,300 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Lustgarten Foundation | To further donees exempt purpose | $19,000 |
| Hadassah | To further donees exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ | To further donees exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Temple B'nai Jeshurum | To further donees exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Boca West Children's Foundation | To further donees exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | To further donees exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | To further donees exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| New Jersey Symphony Orchestra | To further donees exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | To further donees exempt purpose | $2,800 |
| Jewish Family Services of Metrowest NJ | To further donees exempt purpose | $2,600 |
| Bnai Torah Congregation | To further donees exempt purpose | $2,200 |
| American Jewish Committee | To further donees exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| American Parkinson Disease Association | To further donees exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Jewish Association for Residential Care | To further donees exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County | To further donees exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| National Parkinson Foundation Inc | To further donees exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | To further donees exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | To further donees exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Community Food Bank of NJ | To further donees exempt purpose | $1,300 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | To further donees exempt purpose | $1,300 |
| Black River Good Neighbor Services Inc | To further donees exempt purpose | $1,200 |
| Alzheimer's Association | To further donees exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America Inc | To further donees exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Elem | To further donees exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | To further donees exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation | To further donees exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | To further donees exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Donor Services | To further donees exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Hospital | To further donees exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation | To further donees exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Papermill Playhouse Development Department | To further donees exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Parkinson Foundation Inc | To further donees exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| The Fund for Yale New Haven Hospitals | To further donees exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | To further donees exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medical Center | To further donees exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Yai National Institute for People With Disabilities | To further donees exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To further donees exempt purpose | $800 |
| Eclc Foundation | To further donees exempt purpose | $500 |
| Jewish Foundation for the Righteous | To further donees exempt purpose | $500 |
| Miami University Foundation | To further donees exempt purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey A Zissu
- Barbara Kushnick
- Sandra Rosenbaum
- Michael Magidson
Questions people ask
Does Zissu Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zissu Family Foundation give?
$111,410 in tax year 2025, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Zissu Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey A Zissu (Trustee), Barbara Kushnick (Trustee), Sandra Rosenbaum (Trustee) and Michael Magidson (Trustee).
What does Zissu Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.