Zausmer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zausmer Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $103,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $20,000. 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$103,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$977,127
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was down from $135,500 the year before.
27% of its 2025 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 | $161,000 | 12 | $990,144 |
| 2024 | $135,500 | 12 | $957,075 |
| 2025 | $103,000 | 13 | $977,127 |
How to apply
Zausmer 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 Zausmer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $79,500 |
| New York | 3 | $22,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Rodeph Shalom | To support the endowment campaign | $20,000 |
| Jewish Theological Seminary | General | $20,000 |
| Living Beyond Breast Cancer | General | $20,000 |
| Museum of the American Revolution | General | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (Pafa) | To support lecture series | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania Innocence Project | General | $10,000 |
| Settlement Music School | To support renovation | $3,500 |
| Kleinlife | General | $2,500 |
| Settlement Music School | To support renovation | $2,500 |
| Revive South Jersey Scholarship Fund | General | $1,500 |
| Auditory Oral School of New York | General | $1,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | General | $1,000 |
| Settlement Music School | To support renovation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce A Rosenfield
Questions people ask
Does Zausmer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zausmer Foundation give?
$103,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Zausmer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bruce A Rosenfield (Trustee).
What does Zausmer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.