Zenkel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zenkel Foundation is a private foundation in West Harrison, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $229,406 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $4,540 and the largest $50,000. 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$229,406
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$4,540
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was down from $247,660 the year before.
48% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $247,660 | 31 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $229,406 | 23 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
Zenkel 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 Zenkel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $69,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $28,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $22,501 |
| California | 4 | $22,040 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $3,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | General support | $50,000 |
| The Rye Arts Center | General support | $33,500 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | General support | $25,000 |
| Dartmouth College | General support | $25,000 |
| Westchester Reform Temple | General support | $22,501 |
| Scope | General support | $16,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | General support | $15,000 |
| Hammer Museum | General support | $7,500 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art | General support | $5,000 |
| UJA Federation of Greenwich Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Visionary Women | General support | $5,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | General support | $4,540 |
| Amherst College | General support | $3,000 |
| American Camp Association | General support | $2,500 |
| Colleton River Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Old Oaks Foundation | General support | $1,500 |
| Sunrise Association | General support | $1,500 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Project Morry | General support | $1,000 |
| Thanks to Scandinavia | General support | $1,000 |
| Play for Pink | General support | $865 |
| Community Foundation of the Low Country | General support | $500 |
| First Tee of the Low Country | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce Zenkel
- Daniel Zenkel
- Gary B Zenkel
- Lisa Z Sheldon
- Lois Zenkel
- Michele Crames Zenkel
- Suzane Siegel Zenkel
Questions people ask
Does Zenkel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zenkel Foundation give?
$229,406 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $4,540.
Who runs Zenkel Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bruce Zenkel (Director), Daniel Zenkel (Director), Gary B Zenkel (Director) and Lisa Z Sheldon (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Zenkel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.