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The Zell Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1983. It holds total assets of $1M. Annual income is reported at $230K. Total assets have grown from $843K in 2010 to $1.1M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 10 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. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, Michigan and Massachusetts. According to available records, The Zell Family Foundation Inc. has made 35 grants totaling $305K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $92K in 2021 to $213K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $30K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, Massachusetts, California, which account for 57% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 13 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 Zell Family Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 35 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, MA, CA.
The Zell Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $305K across 35 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $30K.
The Zell Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Zell Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margot Doucette | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alison Ellsworth | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laura Norfolk | CO-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amy Zell Ellsworth | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jennifer Fis Menache | CO-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Judith Faust | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah Hamilton | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Adam Ellsworth | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Melissa Zell Andrews | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kendal Blank | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$138K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
$2.5M
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
$114K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$66K
Distribution Amount
$113K
Total: $951K
Total Grants
35
Total Giving
$305K
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motor City Mitten MissionINTENDED FOR ASSISTANCE FOR SECURING OR MAINTAINING HOUSING | St Clair Shores, MI | $30K | 2022 |
| Valley Community Development CorporationECONOLODGE LIFE SKILLS LIVING CENTER PRE PURCHASE COSTS | Northampton, MA | $30K | 2022 |
| Hias IncHOUSING AND RENT FOR UKRAINIAN REFUGEES IN POLAND | Silver Spring, MD | $30K | 2022 |
| Ps ScienceGENERAL | Inglewood, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Neighborhood Gardens TrustGENERAL | Philadelphia, PA | $2K | 2022 |
| Avenues For JusticeGENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Community Action Pioneer ValleyGENERAL | Greenfield, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Community Of FriendsGENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Humble DesignGENERAL | Pontiac, MI | $2K | 2022 |
| Kitchen AngelsGENERAL | Santa Fe, NM | $2K | 2022 |
| Street RootsGENERAL | Portland, OR | $2K | 2022 |
| Building Oppurtunities For Self -SufficiencyAN HONORARIUM | Berkeley, CA | $250 | 2022 |
| Southwest Counseling SolutionsAN HONORARIUM | Detroit, MI | $250 | 2022 |
| Housing WorksGENRAL OPERATING EXPENSES | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2021 |
| St Elizabeth Shelter CorporationSANTA FE SUITE PROJECT | Santa Fe, NM | $25K | 2021 |
| Alpha ProjectGENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | San Diego, CA | $25K | 2021 |
| Environmental Leadership ProgramSCHOLARSHIP FUND | Greenbelt, MD | $3K | 2021 |
| Tiny Seed ProjectHOLYOKE COLLECTIVE GENERAL OPERATING | East Hardwick, VT | $3K | 2021 |
| UptogetherBOSTON GENERAL OPERATING | Oakland, CA | $3K | 2021 |
| Dignity VillageGENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | Portland, OR | $3K | 2021 |