The Zausner Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Zausner Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $54,700 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$54,700
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $36,750 the year before.
14% of its 2025 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 | $31,855 | 39 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $36,750 | 43 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $54,700 | 43 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
The Zausner 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 The Zausner Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 25 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $9,950 |
| California | 2 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $1,750 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bronx Hs of Science Endow Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $2,500 |
| Exponent Philanthropy Wash DC | General support | $1,700 |
| ACLU Fndn | General support | $1,500 |
| American Humanist Assn | General support | $1,500 |
| Americans United | General support | $1,500 |
| Center for Inquiry | General support | $1,500 |
| Freedom From Relgn Fndn | General support | $1,500 |
| Legal Momentum Ldef | General support | $1,500 |
| Mem Sloan Kett Cancer Cntr | General support | $1,500 |
| Secular Student Alliance | General support | $1,500 |
| Syracuse University | General support | $1,500 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | General support | $1,500 |
| Guardian (The) Washington DC | General support | $1,250 |
| Ash | General support | $1,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General support | $1,000 |
| Compassion & Choices Ny Ny | General support | $1,000 |
| Compassion & Choices | General support | $1,000 |
| Death With Dignity | General support | $1,000 |
| Death With Dignity National Center | General support | $1,000 |
| End of Life Choices | General support | $1,000 |
| Final Exit Network | General support | $1,000 |
| Reproductive Freedom for All Fndtn Wash DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Georgetown University | General support | $1,000 |
| Guttmacher Institute | General support | $1,000 |
| Innocence Project | General support | $1,000 |
| International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulin Fndtn | General support | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $1,000 |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunity Ny | General support | $1,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Hospital | General support | $1,000 |
| Propublica | General support | $1,000 |
| Thirteen | General support | $1,000 |
| US English Foundation Wash DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Frick Collection | General support | $700 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General support | $550 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General support | $500 |
| Doe Fund | General support | $500 |
| Fort Tryon Park Trust | General support | $500 |
| New York Public Radio | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin Zausner
- Susan B Kominski
- Madison Kominski
Questions people ask
Does The Zausner Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Zausner Foundation Inc give?
$54,700 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Zausner Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Martin Zausner (Pres/Treas/Director), Susan B Kominski (Vp/Asst Treas & Sect) and Madison Kominski (Director).
What does The Zausner Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.