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Eric & Jessica Zachs Family Foundations Inc. is a private corporation based in HARTFORD, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Eric M Zachs. It holds total assets of $2.3M. Annual income is reported at $95K. Total assets have grown from $516K in 2010 to $2.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut and New York. According to available records, Eric & Jessica Zachs Family Foundations Inc. has made 78 grants totaling $383K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $125K in 2021 to $91K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $167K distributed across 52 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $50K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 45 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Connecticut, New York, South Carolina, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 15 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Eric & Jessica Zachs Family Foundations Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 78 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, NY, SC.
Eric & Jessica Zachs Family Foundations Inc. has distributed a total of $383K across 78 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $50K.
Eric & Jessica Zachs Family Foundations Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Eric & Jessica Zachs Family Foundations Inc. is headquartered in HARTFORD, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russ Bernard | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jessica Zachs | V.President/Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Eric Zachs | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
78
Total Giving
$383K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
45
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The WellGeneral Use | West Bloomfield, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Bleeding Blue For Good FundGeneral Purpose | Trunbull, CT | $50K | 2024 |
| Jewish Federation Of Greater HartfoGENERAL USE | West Hartford, CT | $40K | 2024 |
| The Max Cares FoundationGENERAL USE | Hartford, CT | $1K | 2024 |
| Uconn FoundationGeneral Use | Storrs, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Solomon Schechter SchoolGeneral Use | West Hartford, CT | $18K | 2023 |
| Connecticut Children'S Medical CentGENERAL USE | Hartford, CT | $9K | 2023 |
| Loomis ChaffeeGENERAL USE | Windsor, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Gussie Wortham Foundation IncGENERAL USE | Myrtle Beach, SC | $5K | 2023 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research FoundatiGENERAL USE | Farmington, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| The Iquilt PartnershipGENERAL USE | Hartford, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| Actup Theater IncGENERAL USE | Hartford, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Grace AcademyGENERAL USE | Hartford, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Edna Schwartz Scholarship FundGeneral Use | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Jewish National FundGeneral Use | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Agahozo-Shalom Youth VillageGENERAL USE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| MeorGENERAL USE | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| The George Washington UniversityGENERAL USE | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Hartford Symphony OrchestraGENERAL USE | Hartford, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Capital Squash IncGENERAL USE | Hartford, CT | $750 | 2023 |
| Goodwin CollegeGENERAL USE | East Hartford, CT | $720 | 2023 |
| Jewish Community CenterGeneral Use | West Hartford, CT | $510 | 2023 |
| Make A Wish FoundationGENERAL USE | Trumbull, CT | $500 | 2023 |
| Hands On HartfordGENERAL USE | Hartford, CT | $360 | 2023 |
| Intensive Educational AcademyGENERAL USE | West Hartford, CT | $300 | 2023 |
| Elizebeth Park ConservancyGENERAL USE | West Hartford, CT | $100 | 2023 |