ZCZ Family Foundation
Accepts applications
ZCZ Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $12,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$60,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$2,357
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was down from $77,500 the year before.
10% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $113,500 | 16 | $3,975 |
| 2024 | $77,500 | 14 | $35,878 |
| 2025 | $60,000 | 10 | $2,357 |
How to apply
| Contact | Foundation Scholarship Selection Co 5500 Preston Road Ste/ 250, Dallas, TX 75205 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 252-3250 |
| What to submit | Submission of a resume including gpa and 500-WORD (maximum) essay. |
| Restrictions | Must be graduating high school senior with a minimum 3.0 gpa who will be attending an institution of higher education that is described in i.r.c section 170(b)(1)(a)(II). Scholarships are available to seniors enrolled in the frisco (Texas) independent school district and jesuit college preparatory school of dallas in dallas, Texas. In the future, the foundation might expand the program to include other private, public, and parochial schools. |
What ZCZ Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6 | $40,000 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $12,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Dallas | Education | $12,500 |
| Texas A&m University | Education | $7,500 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Education | $7,500 |
| University of Oklahoma | Education | $7,500 |
| Texas Christian University | Education | $5,000 |
| University of Arkansas | Education | $5,000 |
| University of North Texas | Education | $5,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Health Science Center | Education | $5,000 |
| Texas Woman's University | Education | $2,500 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Education | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald Szczepanski
- Michelle Hill
- Sheryl Duncan
Questions people ask
Does ZCZ Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does ZCZ Family Foundation give?
$60,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs ZCZ Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerald Szczepanski (Pres/Dir/Sec/Treas), Michelle Hill (Director) and Sheryl Duncan (Director).
What does ZCZ Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.