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The Richard And Sally Zeckhauser Foundation is a private trust based in CAMBRIDGE, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. It holds total assets of $5.9M. Annual income is reported at $168K. Total assets have grown from $1.1M in 2011 to $6.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, The Richard And Sally Zeckhauser Foundation has made 42 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $301K in 2021 to $438K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $598K distributed across 22 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $315K, with an average award of $32K. The foundation has supported 23 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Ohio, Massachusetts, Connecticut, which account for 69% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$35K
Average Grant
$44K
Largest Grant
$95K
Based on 4 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.
The Richard And Sally Zeckhauser Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 42 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OH, MA, CT.
The Richard And Sally Zeckhauser Foundation has distributed a total of $1.3M across 42 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $32K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $315K.
The Richard And Sally Zeckhauser Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Richard And Sally Zeckhauser Foundation is headquartered in CAMBRIDGE, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Zeckhauser | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bryn Zeckhauser | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Benjamin Zeckhauser | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard Zeckhauser | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$505K
Total Assets
$6.5M
Fair Market Value
$8.5M
Net Worth
$6.5M
Grants Paid
$438K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$144K
Distribution Amount
$421K
Total: $5M
Total Grants
42
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$32K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
23
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls ClubRESEARCH | Atlanta, GA | $1K | 2022 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift FundRESEARCH | Cincinnati, OH | $315K | 2023 |
| Brigham & Women'S HospitalRESEARCH | Boston, MA | $73K | 2023 |
| Harvard CollegeRESEARCH | Cambridge, MA | $30K | 2023 |
| Winsor SchoolRESEARCH | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| Musem Of Fine Arts BostonRESEARCH | Boston, MA | $300 | 2023 |
| Peabody Essex MuseumRESEARCH | Salem, MA | $210 | 2023 |
| Westover SchoolRESEARCH | Middlebury, CT | $15K | 2022 |
| Groton SchoolRESEARCH | Groton, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Vanderbilt UniversityRESEARCH | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2022 |
| The Mountain School Of Milton AcademyRESEARCH | Vershire, VT | $2K | 2022 |
| Dunbar Early Learning CenterRESEARCH | Hobe Sound, FL | $370 | 2022 |
| Norton Museum Of Art IncRESEARCH | Allston, MA | $275 | 2022 |
| Mass AudubonRESEARCH | Lincoln, MA | $150 | 2022 |
| Bryn Mawr CollegeRESEARCH | Bryn Mawr, PA | $35K | 2021 |
| Commonwealth SchoolRESEARCH | Boston, MA | $26K | 2021 |
| Beth Israel HospitalRESEARCH | Boston, MA | $20K | 2021 |
| Dana Farber HospitalRESEARCH | Boston, MA | $15K | 2021 |
| Hobe Sound Nature CenterRESEARCH | Hobe Sound, FL | $10K | 2021 |
| Conservation FundRESEARCH | Arlington, VA | $10K | 2021 |
| Museum Of Fine Arts BostonRESEARCH | Boston, MA | $300 | 2021 |
| Preservation Society Of NewportRESEARCH | Newport, RI | $115 | 2021 |
| Native Plant TrustRESEARCH | Framingham, MA | N/A | 2021 |