Zisson Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Zisson Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $690,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $227,000. 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$690,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$227,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was up from $558,000 the year before.
42% of its 2025 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 | $555,000 | 23 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $558,000 | 21 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $690,000 | 19 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
Zisson 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 Zisson Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 6 | $323,500 |
| New York | 8 | $215,000 |
| California | 2 | $60,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $60,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uja-Jcc Greenwich | Unrestricted | $227,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General support | $60,000 |
| Galapagos Rockford Charter School NFP Inc | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | General support | $30,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | General support | $30,000 |
| Direct Relief | General support | $30,000 |
| The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County | General support | $30,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | General support | $30,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General support | $30,000 |
| Jceo of Clinton & Franklin County | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor | General support | $30,000 |
| Team Rubicon | General support | $30,000 |
| Hypersomnia Foundation | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Abraham Initiatives | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Phoenix Theatre Ensemble | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Greenwich United Way | General support | $5,000 |
| Saranac Lake Interfaith Food Pantry | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kids in Crisis | General support | $1,500 |
| Mitchell Institute Scholarship | General support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Zisson
- Daniel Zisson
- Robin Leader
- Alexander Zisson
- Kristin Zisson
- Adam Leader
Questions people ask
Does Zisson Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zisson Foundation Inc give?
$690,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Zisson Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy Zisson (Vp/Director), Daniel Zisson (President/Director), Robin Leader (Treasurer/Director) and Alexander Zisson (Asst Secretary/Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Zisson Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and human services.