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Michael J Zamkow and Sue E Berman Foundation

Preselected recipients only Austin, Texas · EIN 133867834

Michael J Zamkow and Sue E Berman Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $85,685 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $33,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $92,875 the year before.

57% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$92,87511$2.3 million
2024$85,6857$3.4 million

How to apply

Michael J Zamkow and Sue E Berman 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Michael J Zamkow and Sue E Berman Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas4$60,685
New York2$20,000
Maryland1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
To achieve excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service$33,000
Shalom Austin
Austin, TX
To enhance the quality of jewish life in the greaterr austin area and around the world through philanthropy, education, social service, culture, spirituality and total wellness$18,000
Anti-Defamation League
New York, NY
To stop the defamation of the jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.$10,000
Hebrew Free Loans
New York, NY
To provide interest-free loans to individuals and families in need, helping them achieve financial stability and self-sufficiency.$10,000
Hospice Austin
Austin, TX
To eases the physical, emotional and spiritual pain of anyone in our community facing serious illness by providing exceptional care, compassion, and caregiver support$8,500
American Cancer Society
Maryland, MD
To improve the lives of people with cancer and their families$5,000
University of Texas Blanton Museum of Art
Austin, TX
To connect diverse audiences with art and bringing joy, inspiration, and learning to their lives.$1,185

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Michael J Zamkow and Sue E Berman Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Michael J Zamkow and Sue E Berman Foundation give?

$85,685 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs Michael J Zamkow and Sue E Berman Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Michael J Zamkow (Trustee) and Sue E Berman (Trustee).

What does Michael J Zamkow and Sue E Berman Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.

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