The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation
Accepts applications
The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation is a private foundation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In tax year 2024 it gave $37.3 million in 476 grants; the typical grant was $24,118 and the largest $2.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$37.3 million
- Number of grants476
- Typical grant$24,118
- Largest grant$2.2 million
- Assets$488 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $35.1 million the year before.
17% of its 2024 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 | $35.1 million | 538 | $461 million |
| 2024 | $37.3 million | 476 | $488 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bill Major 401 South Boston Ave Suite 2700, Tulsa, OK 74103-4012 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (918) 295-8000, grants@zarrow.org |
| What to submit | Interested nonprofit organizations within the funding priorities can email grants@zarrow.org to submit an initial inquiry about funding. Those invited to submit a full application will receive a link to apply through an online portal. |
| Deadlines | February 15 for select invited organizations and july 15 for general applicants. |
| Restrictions | Awards are primarily to qualified nonprofit organizations in the tulsa area. No scholarships or grants are awarded directly to individuals. Requests for dinners, runs/walks, special events, and fundraisers are not eligible for grants. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 387 | $34.9 million |
| New York | 16 | $958,701 |
| Illinois | 2 | $500,200 |
| Colorado | 7 | $300,000 |
| Massachusetts | 13 | $176,000 |
| Texas | 20 | $167,753 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $95,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $75,000 |
| California | 6 | $40,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Greater Tulsa | Community center facility adjacent to the river west choice neighborhood development | $2.2 million |
| Housing Solutions Tulsa | Value of forgiven line of credit balance | $1.8 million |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Housing forward fund | $1.5 million |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | Anne and henry zarrow school of social work | $1.5 million |
| Housing Solutions Tulsa | General operating support | $1.3 million |
| Housing Partners of Tulsa Inc | Choice neighborhood envision comanche initiative | $1.3 million |
| Tulsa Library Trust | My library our future capital campaign | $1.3 million |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | To establish the anne and henry zarrow endowed leadership chair in the department of psychiatry | $1.0 million |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Taeo dba partner tulsa | $1.0 million |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Healthy minds policy initiative (policy and data support) | $1.0 million |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Healthy minds policy initiative (operating) | $985,400 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | Oklahoma psychiatric care center | $870,000 |
| Hunger Free Oklahoma | General operating support | $850,000 |
| Tulsa Habitat for Humanity | Cdfi friendly tulsa phase 3 | $650,000 |
| Tulsa Habitat for Humanity | Black wall street square housing development | $625,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Assoc Inc | Legacy gift: zenith fellows research grants | $500,000 |
| Hillel Jewish Student Center at Ou | Capital and endowment campaign (honoring our memories, building our vision) | $500,000 |
| Housing Solutions Tulsa | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Humble Sons Bike Company | Bike club hq capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | One-time grant for tauw's 100th anniversary | $500,000 |
| American Friends of Haruv-Mehalev Association LTD | National center for innovation in children's resilience and mental health in israel | $480,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | Establishing a basw program at the tulsa campus | $320,700 |
| Mental Health Association Oklahoma | Leadership salary support | $300,000 |
| Tulsa Area United Way | Annual campaign | $300,000 |
| Tulsa Cares | Medical clinic expansion | $300,000 |
| Tulsa Day Center Inc | General operating, case manager, and rapid housing | $255,000 |
| Health Outreach Prevention Education Inc | "hope starts here" capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Hunger Free Oklahoma | Usda summer meals expansion in ne oklahoma match | $250,000 |
| Mercy Housing Mountain Plains | Tulsa expansion | $250,000 |
| Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation | Stephen m. Prescott endowment fund for the best & brightest, an endowment fund for the recruitment and retention of scientists. | $250,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Supporting women's health | $250,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Housing forward fund | $250,000 |
| Youth Services of Tulsa | Housing and support services | $250,000 |
| First Americans Museum Foundation | 38 pieces of stone collection sculpture and associated packing/shipping costs | $228,259 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Healthy minds policy initiative (fellows program) | $215,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | Operational support for 2 project echo clinics: project echo mental health clinic and project echo addiction medicine clinic | $211,290 |
| Growing Together Inc | Kendall-whittier neighborhood trust phase 2 | $200,000 |
| Morton Comprehensive Health Services Inc | Behavioral health services for uninsured/underinsured patients | $200,000 |
| The Children's Center | "hope for every child" the master's plan outpatient tower | $200,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | Athena fund | $185,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa Zarrow
- Judith Z Kishner
- Stuart A Zarrow
- Julie W Cohen
- Jay Wohlgemuth
- Mark Zarrow
Questions people ask
Does The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February 15 for select invited organizations and july 15 for general applicants.
How much does The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation give?
$37.3 million in tax year 2024, across 476 grants, with a typical grant of $24,118.
Who runs The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lisa Zarrow (Director), Judith Z Kishner (President), Stuart A Zarrow (Vice President) and Julie W Cohen (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, community development and education.