Zeldin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zeldin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $670,000 in 71 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $49,500. 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$670,000
- Number of grants71
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$49,500
- Assets$15.8 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $560,750 the year before.
24% 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 | $400,000 | 71 | $10.8 million |
| 2024 | $560,750 | 74 | $12.6 million |
| 2025 | $670,000 | 71 | $15.8 million |
How to apply
Zeldin Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Zeldin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 26 | $381,000 |
| New York | 15 | $194,500 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $35,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $16,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $12,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $11,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $7,250 |
| Virginia | 2 | $3,000 |
| California | 3 | $2,750 |
| Delaware | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dream | General operations | $49,500 |
| Puentes de Salud | General operations | $47,000 |
| Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation | General operations | $35,750 |
| Franklin Institute - STEM Scholar | General operations | $35,000 |
| Freire Foundation | General operations | $35,000 |
| Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship | General operations | $35,000 |
| Project Home | General operations | $35,000 |
| Clay Studio | General operations | $33,500 |
| Whyy Inc | General operations | $33,500 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General operations | $32,000 |
| Silkroad Connect Program | General operations | $27,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Future Health Professions Program | General operations | $25,000 |
| Arden Theatre | General operations | $20,000 |
| Balletx | General operations | $20,000 |
| Expanded Schools | General operations | $20,000 |
| Prospect Park Alliance | General operations | $19,500 |
| Friends Central School | General operations | $18,500 |
| Long Beach Island Foundation of Arts and | General opertaions | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | General operations | $12,500 |
| Northwestern University | General operations | $11,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) | General operations | $10,500 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Greater Washington DC Sch | General operations | $10,000 |
| Feeding America | General operations | $10,000 |
| Northampton Co Historical & Genealogical | General operations | $7,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | General operations | $6,000 |
| All Our Kids | General operations | $5,000 |
| Colgate University | General operations | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | General operations | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Gulf Cost Inc | General operations | $4,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | General operations | $3,500 |
| Tulane University | General operations | $3,250 |
| Koresh Dance Company | General operations | $2,500 |
| Beyond the Bars | General operations | $2,500 |
| Harlem Grown | General operations | $2,500 |
| Community Foundation for Northern Virginia | General operations | $2,000 |
| Turning Points for Children | General operations | $2,000 |
| Hypopara Research Foundation | General operations | $1,500 |
| National Public Radio | General operations | $1,500 |
| Thomas Jefferson University - Philadelphia Univ Honors Inst | General operations | $1,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region | General operations | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin Zeldin
- Stephanie Zeldin
- Claudia Zeldin
- Jessica Zeldin
- Anthony J Vitullo Jr
- Julia Sigal
- Emily Katzner
- Kelly Widman
Questions people ask
Does Zeldin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zeldin Family Foundation give?
$670,000 in tax year 2025, across 71 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Zeldin Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Martin Zeldin (Trustee), Stephanie Zeldin (Trustee), Claudia Zeldin (Trustee) and Jessica Zeldin (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Zeldin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.