Paul W Zuccaire Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Paul W Zuccaire Foundation is a private foundation in Hauppauge, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $33,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $22,000. 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$33,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$22,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $26,160 the year before.
33% 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 | $24,815 | 9 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $26,160 | 9 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $33,000 | 12 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Paul W Zuccaire 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 Paul W Zuccaire Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $32,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook Foundation Inc | Paul w zuccaire gallery 2025 grant for staller center | $22,000 |
| Friends of Foundation de France | 2025 grant | $2,000 |
| Smile Train | 2025 grant | $2,000 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | Safety campaign 2025 | $1,000 |
| French American Aid for Children | 2025 grant | $1,000 |
| Long Island Children's Museum | 2025 grant | $1,000 |
| Mary's Meals | 2025 grant | $1,000 |
| The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science | 2025 grant | $1,000 |
| Project Guardianship | 2025 grant | $500 |
| Albertine Foundation | 2025 grant | $500 |
| Anti Defamation League | 2025 grant | $500 |
| ASPCA | 2025 grant | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence Gaissert
- Mark Zeichner
- Robert E Connell
Questions people ask
Does Paul W Zuccaire Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul W Zuccaire Foundation give?
$33,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Paul W Zuccaire Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lawrence Gaissert (President), Mark Zeichner (VP) and Robert E Connell (Vp,treasurer & Secretary).
What does Paul W Zuccaire Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and youth programs.