Irwin and Judy Zazulia Foundation LTD
Preselected recipients only
Irwin and Judy Zazulia Foundation LTD is a private foundation in Cornelius, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $211,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $110,000. 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$211,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2025 was up from $173,500 the year before.
52% 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 | $186,500 | 11 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $173,500 | 21 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $211,000 | 25 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
Irwin and Judy Zazulia Foundation LTD 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 Irwin and Judy Zazulia Foundation LTD funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 2 | $122,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $23,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $14,500 |
| New York | 4 | $14,000 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $13,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Cooper Community Outreach | General support | $110,000 |
| University of Tennessee Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Spoleto Festival | General support | $12,000 |
| Temple Rodef Shalom | General support | $11,000 |
| No Kid Hungry | General support | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $10,000 |
| Cain Center for the Arts | General support | $5,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | General support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $5,000 |
| UNICEF | General support | $5,000 |
| Appalachian Great Pyrenees Association | General support | $3,000 |
| Indian Creek School | General support | $2,500 |
| Northwestern University | General support | $2,500 |
| ACLU Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalsts | General support | $2,000 |
| Project on Government Oversight | General support | $2,000 |
| Rollins College | General support | $2,000 |
| Wtvi Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | General support | $1,000 |
| Cornelius Lemley Fire Rescue | General support | $1,000 |
| National Public Radio | General support | $1,000 |
| Sag-Aftra Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Charitywatch | General support | $500 |
| Animal Welfare League of Arlington | General support | $400 |
| McLean High School Bank Parents Asso | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Judy Zazulia-Wahl
- Emily Zazulia
Questions people ask
Does Irwin and Judy Zazulia Foundation LTD accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Irwin and Judy Zazulia Foundation LTD give?
$211,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Irwin and Judy Zazulia Foundation LTD?
Its 2025 filing lists Judy Zazulia-Wahl (President/Treasurer) and Emily Zazulia (Secretary).
What does Irwin and Judy Zazulia Foundation LTD fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and arts and culture.