Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $18,000 and the largest $297,944. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.7 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$18,000
- Largest grant$297,944
- Assets$32.6 million
- New grantees3%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.0 million the year before.
3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 40 | $29.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 39 | $32.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jane Brockbank 2020 SW 4th Ave Suite 600, Portland, OR 97201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 937-2236 |
| What to submit | Application should be in writing and the use of the funds should be stated |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 29 | $1.5 million |
| Washington | 7 | $115,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $6,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Jewish Academy | 2024 auction match sponsorship | $297,944 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Foundation | Reimagining emergency room | $250,000 |
| Providence Portland Medical Foundation | Creating hope 2025 support & pancreatic cancer research | $150,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Portland | Catalyst fund $1 for $2 match, security fund matching grant, & l.a. Fire relief fund | $148,000 |
| Bnai Brith | 2025 bb bash legacy building & annual pledge | $102,000 |
| Oregon Symphony | 2025 gala | $100,000 |
| Eastside Jewish Commons | Donor challenge grant | $54,000 |
| Oregon Hillel | 2024-2025 support pledge | $50,000 |
| Ncsy | The q project 2025 | $45,000 |
| Oregon Jewish Museum | General operations support | $45,000 |
| Maayan Torah Day School | 2025 annual fundraiser | $36,000 |
| Urban Gleaners | General operations support | $35,000 |
| Free Clinic of SW Washington | Free clinic operations | $30,000 |
| Tivnu Building Justice | General operations support | $30,000 |
| Assistance League of Portland | General operations support | $25,000 |
| Clark County Food Bank | General operations support | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation for SW Washington | 2025 scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Northwest Mothers Milk Bank | General operations support | $25,000 |
| Greater Portland Hillel | General operations support | $18,000 |
| Maimonides Jewish Day School | General operations support | $18,000 |
| Congregation Shaarie Torah | General operations support | $15,000 |
| Shaarie Torah Sisterhood | Bake sale | $15,000 |
| Oaicu | General operations support | $12,500 |
| Assistance League of SW Washington | Operation school bell | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of SW Washington | General operations support | $10,000 |
| Congregation Neveh Shalom | General operations support | $10,000 |
| Path Home | General operations support | $10,000 |
| Trauma Intervention Programs Inc | General operations support | $10,000 |
| YWCA Clark County | General operations support | $10,000 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | General operations support | $6,500 |
| Gesher | General operations support | $5,400 |
| Jewish Family & Child Services | Wrap around senior services planning stage | $5,400 |
| Portland Kollel | Camp seed youth camp | $5,400 |
| Mittleman Jewish Community Center | General operations support | $5,000 |
| Ohsu | Charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Ovarian Cancer Allliance of Oregon & SW Washington | Charitable purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Portland Youth Philharmonic | General operations support | $5,000 |
| St John School | Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Mizell Senior Center | General operations support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay Zidell
- Diane Zidell
- Larry Richards
- Josh Frankel
- Jason Zidell
Questions people ask
Does Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $18,000.
Who runs Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jay Zidell (Director), Diane Zidell (Director), Larry Richards (Director) and Josh Frankel (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.