Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $16.1 million in 319 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $3.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$16.1 million
- Number of grants319
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$3.5 million
- Assets$422 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $32.2 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $11.9 million | 316 | $357 million |
| 2023 | $32.2 million | 291 | $396 million |
| 2024 | $16.1 million | 319 | $422 million |
How to apply
Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation Inc 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 Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 223 | $15.5 million |
| Hawaii | 68 | $2.2 million |
| New York | 6 | $715,500 |
| California | 8 | $278,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $72,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $12,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 3 | $7,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uwm Foundation | Uwm zilber college of public health | $3.5 million |
| Visiting Nurse Association of Wisconsin Inc | Aurora zilber family hospice | $800,000 |
| The Bridge Project | Milwaukee cash transfer program | $562,500 |
| Le Jardin Academy | Let's build on this campaign | $500,000 |
| Community Development Alliance | Cda king park scattered sites mke | $500,000 |
| Community Development Alliance (Cda) | Down payment assistance | $500,000 |
| Revitalize Milwaukee | Neighborhood roofing project | $500,000 |
| Sojourner Foundation | Hope in action | $400,000 |
| Housing Resources Inc | General operations | $355,000 |
| Layton Boulevard West Neighbors Inc DBA Via CDC | Strong and healthy neighborhoods initiative | $350,000 |
| Walnut Way Conservation Corp | Ec. Empowerment for environmental leadership | $324,000 |
| Revitalize Milwaukee | Healthy homes for milwaukee | $300,000 |
| Guest House of Milwaukee | Foundation for the future | $275,000 |
| Wisconsin Watch | News that serves | $266,667 |
| Castle Medical Center DBA Adventist Health Castle | Vera zilber birth center renovation | $260,000 |
| Pearls for Teen Girls | Pearls programming 2024-2025 | $250,000 |
| Northwest Side Community Development Corporation | Nwscdc economic development support | $240,000 |
| Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity | Home construction and repairs | $225,000 |
| Lisc Milwaukee | Lisc milwaukee effectuating equity | $216,000 |
| Clarke Sqare Neighborhood Initiative | Community development | $200,000 |
| Hospice Hawaii DBA Navian Hawaii | Community palliative care services | $200,000 |
| Guest House of Milwaukee | To overcome the root causes of homelessness | $189,000 |
| Running Rebels Community Organization | General operations | $183,000 |
| Rooted & Rising Washington Park | Reclaiming our neighborhoods 2.0 | $180,000 |
| Journey House | Capacity/general operating | $162,500 |
| The Leaderstrust | Flexible leadership award - year 2 | $155,000 |
| Project Vision Hawaii | General operations | $154,000 |
| Milwaukee Community Land Trust LTD | Affordable homeownership forever | $150,000 |
| Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation (Wwbic) | General operations | $150,000 |
| Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Under Gannett) | Neighborhoods reporting initiative | $150,000 |
| Community Development Alliance (Cda) | General operations | $150,000 |
| Castle Medical Center DBA Adventist Health Castle | Health & wellness | $125,000 |
| African American Leadership Alliance Milwaukee | Aalam phase ii | $125,000 |
| Data You Can Use | General operations | $108,000 |
| Community Advocates | Housing advancement project | $108,000 |
| Focusing Philanthropy | Increasing vision care access | $108,000 |
| Acts Housing | Homeownership program | $108,000 |
| Housing Resources Inc | Homebuyer education & counseling | $108,000 |
| Fondy Food Center | Support fondy staff & mission | $100,000 |
| Community Development Alliance | General operations | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marcy C Jackson
- Marilyn Zilber
- Shane M Jackson
- Melissa S A Jackson
- James F Janz
- Paul Tilleman
- Mark Madigan
- Julianne Kaufmann
- Lasharele Borg
Questions people ask
Does Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation Inc give?
$16.1 million in tax year 2024, across 319 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Marcy C Jackson (President/Director), Marilyn Zilber (Director), Shane M Jackson (Treasurer/Director) and Melissa S A Jackson (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and community development.