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William Zell Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in WASHINGTON, DC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Jeffrey Zell. It holds total assets of $103K. Annual income is reported at $78K. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and New York. According to available records, William Zell Family Foundation Inc. has made 20 grants totaling $36K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $6K and $17K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $17K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $899 to $3K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$3K
Based on 3 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.
William Zell Family Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 20 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, NY, DC.
William Zell Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $36K across 20 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $899 to $3K.
William Zell Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
William Zell Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC. While based in DC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey M Zell | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Samuel Zell | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$13K
Total Assets
$125K
Fair Market Value
$148K
Net Worth
$125K
Grants Paid
$7K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$4K
Distribution Amount
$7K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
20
Total Giving
$36K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti Defamation LeagueCHARITABLE | Austin, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Syracuse School Of EducationCHARITABLE | Syracuse, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Of AustinCHARITABLE | Austin, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| The Lourie CenterCHARITABLE | Rockville, MD | $1K | 2023 |
| Sixth & ICHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $2K | 2022 |