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Zemsky Family Foundation is a private trust based in BUFFALO, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. The principal officer is Taurus Partners. It holds total assets of $6.2M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. Total assets have grown from $416K in 2011 to $6.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Zemsky Family Foundation has made 127 grants totaling $2.8M, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $638K and $1.5M annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.5M distributed across 56 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $195K, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 59 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and Washington and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$13K
Largest Grant
$154K
Based on 29 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.
Zemsky Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 127 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, WA, MA.
Zemsky Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2.8M across 127 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $195K.
The application deadline is THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES.. There are no restrictions or limitations on awards such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions or other factors.
Zemsky Family Foundation is headquartered in BUFFALO, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayla Zemsky | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Howard Zemsky | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$650K
Total Assets
$6.9M
Fair Market Value
$7.2M
Net Worth
$6.9M
Grants Paid
$638K
Contributions
$1.2M
Net Investment Income
$170K
Distribution Amount
$332K
Total Grants
127
Total Giving
$2.8M
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
59
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvest HouseUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Hospice FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Cheektowaga, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| St Vincent De PaulUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $750 | 2023 |
| Buffalo Jewish FederationUNRESTRICTED | Getzville, NY | $81K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Givat Haviva IncUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $63K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Soroka Medical CenterUNRESTRICTED | Scarsdale, NY | $60K | 2023 |
| Restoration Society IncUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Frank Lloyed Wright'S Martin HouseUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| Broadway-Fillmore Neighborhood Housing Services IncUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| Israel Friendsworldwide Found FriendsUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federations Of North AmericaUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Ymca Buffalo NiagaraUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Northland Workforce CenterUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Campaign For Buffalo History Arch & CultureUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Valley Community AssociationUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Delaine Waring Ame ChurchUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $23K | 2023 |
| Jewish Discovery CenterUNRESTRICTED | Williamsville, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| United Way Of Buffalo & Erie CountyUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $13K | 2023 |
| Smithsonian InstitutionUNRESTRICTED | Nw, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Buffalo Urban League 514 Memorial FundUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Junior League Of BuffaloUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Net Positive Inc Dba The FoundryUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Albright-Knox Art GalleryUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Peaceprints Of WnyUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Back To Basics Outreach Ministries IncUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| International Institute Of BuffaloUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Carnegie Art CenterUNRESTRICTED | North Tonawanda, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Preservation Buffalo NiagaraUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| True Bethel Baptist Church CharitiesUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Explore BuffaloUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Temple Beth ZionUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Nichols SchoolUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Chautauqua InstitutionUNRESTRICTED | Chautauqua, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Buffalo Evening News Charity FundUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Wny Minority Media Professionals IncUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Elmwood Franklin SchoolUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S AssocationUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| The Salvation ArmyUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Wny Land ConservancyUNRESTRICTED | East Aurora, NY | $300 | 2023 |
| St Stephens Education FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Grand Island, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Buffalo & Erie Co Naval & Military ParkUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Greater BuffaloUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Roswell Park Alliance FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Buffalo, NY | $50K | 2022 |