Zore Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zore Family Foundation is a private foundation in River Hills, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $418,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $113,000. 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$418,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$113,000
- Assets$182,289
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $123,444 the year before.
44% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $216,743 | 14 | $415,249 |
| 2024 | $123,444 | 13 | $325,215 |
| 2025 | $418,000 | 18 | $182,289 |
How to apply
Zore 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.
What Zore Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 14 | $400,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $4,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way Greater Milwaukee | Community | $113,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Wisconsin | Health | $60,000 |
| St Thomas More High School | Community | $60,000 |
| Historic Haymarket Milwaukee I Inc | Community | $60,000 |
| The Salesianum Trust | Community | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee | Community | $20,000 |
| Love One Another Archdiocesan Campaign | Community | $20,000 |
| War Memorial Center | Community | $20,000 |
| Badger Institute | Community | $10,000 |
| Naples Community Hosptial | Health | $10,000 |
| After Breast Cancer Diagnosis | Health | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement USA | Community | $4,000 |
| Nativity Jesuit Academy | Community | $3,000 |
| Notre Dame School of Milwaukee | Education | $2,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Community | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Health | $2,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | Community | $1,000 |
| Milwaukee Ballet | Community | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward J Zore
- Diane Zore
- Annemarie Zore
- Kathryn E Beiser
Questions people ask
Does Zore Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zore Family Foundation give?
$418,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Zore Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward J Zore (Trustee), Diane Zore (Trustee), Annemarie Zore (Trustee) and Kathryn E Beiser (Trustee).
What does Zore Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.