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Zankel Fund is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Citrin. It holds total assets of $518K. Annual income is reported at $124K. Total assets have decreased from $40.4M in 2011 to $400K in 2023. 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 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Florida and Kentucky. According to available records, Zankel Fund has made 85 grants totaling $42.6M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $13.9M in 2020 to $250K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $18.1M distributed across 3 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $7.6M, with an average award of $507K. The foundation has supported 76 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Florida, Kentucky, New York, which account for 71% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3M
Median Grant
$7.5M
Average Grant
$6M
Largest Grant
$7.6M
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.
Zankel Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 85 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in FL, KY, NY.
Zankel Fund has distributed a total of $42.6M across 85 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $507K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $7.6M.
Zankel Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Zankel Fund is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Francis Zankel | DIRECTOR/CO-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark Zankel | DIRECTOR/CO-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James Zankel | DIRECTOR/CO-PRESIDENT/TREA | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$400K
Total Assets
$400K
Fair Market Value
$447K
Net Worth
$400K
Grants Paid
$375K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$72K
Distribution Amount
$16K
Total Grants
85
Total Giving
$42.6M
Average Grant
$507K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
76
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Zankel Scala Family FoundationTO SERVE AS A CAPITAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO BE USED AS CONTRIBUTIONS | Wilmington, DE | $125K | 2023 |
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund (Mark Zankel Fund)UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Covington, KY | $125K | 2023 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund (Judy Francis Zankel Charitable Fund)UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Orlando, FL | $125K | 2023 |
| Grant To Private Foundation Not Treated As A Qualifying DistributionTO SERVE AS A CAPITAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO BE USED AS CONTRIBUTIONS | New York, NY | N/A | 2023 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund (Mark Zankel Charitable Fund)UNRESTICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Orlando, FL | $7.6M | 2021 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund (Judy F Zankel Charitable Fund)UNRESTICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Orlando, FL | $7.5M | 2021 |
| Carnegie Hall CorporationUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $200K | 2020 |
| Society Of IllustratorsUNRESTICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $155K | 2020 |
| Crohn'S & Colitis FoundationUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $150K | 2020 |
| Robinhood FoundationUNRESTICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $150K | 2020 |
| Weill Cornell Medical CenterUNRESTICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $150K | 2020 |
| Hunter College FoundationUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $75K | 2020 |
| The Nature ConservancyUNRESTICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $70K | 2020 |
| Jewish Communal Fund (For Judy F Zankel Fund)UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $60K | 2020 |
| Nh Charitable FoundationUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Concord, NH | $50K | 2020 |
| Inner-City Scholarship FundUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $50K | 2020 |
| Nh Public RadioUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Concord, NH | $45K | 2020 |
| Planned ParenthoodUNRESTICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $45K | 2020 |
| Orchestra Of St LukesUNRESTICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $35K | 2020 |
| Naral Pro-Choice AmericaUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $35K | 2020 |
| Capitol Center For The ArtsUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Concord, NH | $35K | 2020 |
| HeadcountUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $25K | 2020 |
| Cadman Park ConservancyUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Brooklyn, NY | $25K | 2020 |
| Cdc FoundationUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Atlanta, GA | $20K | 2020 |
| Doctors Without BorderUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $20K | 2020 |
| The Julliard SchoolUNRESTICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $15K | 2020 |
| National Public RadioUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Jacob Burns Film CenterUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Pleasantville, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| University Of MichiganUNRESTICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Ann Arbor, MI | $10K | 2020 |
| GmhcUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| AmfarUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Smile TrainUNRESTICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $8K | 2020 |
| Norman Rockwell MuseumUNRESTICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Stockbridge, MA | $6K | 2020 |
| Truro Conservation TrustUNRESTICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Truro, MA | $5K | 2020 |
| Direct Relief InternationalUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Santa Barbara, CA | $5K | 2020 |
| Park Avenue ArmoryUNRESTICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $5K | 2020 |
| WnetthirteenUNRESTICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $5K | 2020 |
| 350orgUNRESTICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Boston, MA | $5K | 2020 |
| Alumni & Friends Of Laguardia High SchoolUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | New York, NY | $5K | 2020 |
| Hebrew Home At RiverdaleUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bronx, NY | $5K | 2020 |
| Five Rivers ConservancyUNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Concord, NH | $5K | 2020 |