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Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in GLENVIEW, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Alan H Hammerman. It holds total assets of $89.4M. Annual income is reported at $21.3M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2014 to $89.4M 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 California and Maryland. According to available records, Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation has made 126 grants totaling $44.8M, with a median grant of $58K. Annual giving has grown from $18.8M in 2021 to $25.9M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $5.8M, with an average award of $361K. The foundation has supported 51 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, North Carolina, Maryland, which account for 38% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$219K
Largest Grant
$3.6M
Based on 43 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.
Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 126 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NC, MD.
Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $44.8M across 126 grants. The median grant size is $58K, with an average of $361K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $5.8M.
Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation is headquartered in GLENVIEW, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliot G Steinberg | PRESIDENT | $260K | $0 | $260K |
| Marvin J Garbis | DIRECTOR | $160K | $0 | $160K |
| Daniel A Fortman | DIRECTOR | $120K | $0 | $120K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$89.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$89.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
126
Total Giving
$44.8M
Average Grant
$361K
Median Grant
$58K
Unique Recipients
51
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $5.8M | 2022 |
| The James B Hunt Jr Institute For Educational Leadership And Policy FoundatGENERAL SUPPORT | Durham, NC | $2M | 2022 |
| Start EarlyGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $1.1M | 2022 |
| Johns Hopkins UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Baltimore, MD | $595K | 2022 |
| Arts For Learning MarylandGENERAL SUPPORT | Baltimore, MD | $537K | 2022 |
| Mercy Health Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Baltimore, MD | $500K | 2022 |
| Tmw Center For Early Learning Public HealthGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $466K | 2022 |
| Telluride FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Telluride, CO | $450K | 2022 |
| President And Fellows Of Harvard College For Public Service Impact FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Cambridge, MA | $350K | 2022 |
| American Writers MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $250K | 2022 |
| Harvard Club Of ChicagoGENERAL SUPPORT | Kenilworth, IL | $150K | 2022 |
| Teach For AmericaGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $125K | 2022 |
| Greater Baltimore Cultural AllianceGENERAL SUPPORT | Baltimore, MD | $125K | 2022 |
| Jerry Weiss Memorial Scholarship Fund (Uic)GENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2022 |
| Glide FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Center On Child And Family PolicyGENERAL SUPPORT | Towson, MO | $100K | 2022 |
| Sonia Shankman Orthogenic SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2022 |
| Maryland Spca IncGENERAL SUPPORT - HUMANE EDUCATION INITIATIVE | Baltimore, MD | $50K | 2022 |
| Pass Through From Sz CompanyGENERAL SUPPORT | Various, CA | $31K | 2022 |
| Baltimore Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Baltimore, MD | N/A | 2022 |
| Young Audiences Of MarylandGENERAL SUPPORT | Baltimore, MD | $477K | 2021 |