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Zenkel Foundation is a private corporation based in WEST HARRISON, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1987. It holds total assets of $4.3M. Annual income is reported at $3.1M. Total assets have grown from $1.9M in 2011 to $4.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 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 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Connecticut. According to available records, Zenkel Foundation has made 189 grants totaling $7.2M, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $178K and $6.6M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $6.6M distributed across 82 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $270 to $3M, with an average award of $38K. The foundation has supported 88 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maryland, New York, Michigan, which account for 61% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$850
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$50K
Based on 38 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.
Zenkel Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 189 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, NY, MI.
Zenkel Foundation has distributed a total of $7.2M across 189 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $38K. Individual grants have ranged from $270 to $3M.
Zenkel Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Zenkel Foundation is headquartered in WEST HARRISON, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary B Zenkel | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Suzane Siegel Zenkel | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michele Crames Zenkel | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lois Zenkel | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bruce Zenkel | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daniel Zenkel | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lisa Z Sheldon | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
189
Total Giving
$7.2M
Average Grant
$38K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
88
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti Defamation LeagueGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Amherst CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT | Amherest, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Petit Family FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Plainville, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| Columbia UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| University Of MichiganGENERAL SUPPORT | Ann Arbor, MI | $40K | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Flushing, NY | $32K | 2023 |
| Film Society Of Lincoln CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Dunlevy Millbank Community CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Dartmouth CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT | Hanover, NH | $25K | 2023 |
| ScopeGENERAL SUPPORT | Astoria, NY | $23K | 2023 |
| Uja Federation Of New YorkGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Uja Federation Of Greenwich IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Grrenwich, CT | $10K | 2023 |
| American Jewish CommitteeGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Glass HouseGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Westchester Reform TempleGENERAL SUPPORT | Malvern, PA | $6K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Modern ArtGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Ophthalmology MontefioreGENERAL SUPPORT | Bronx, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| American Scores NyGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Breast Cancer Research FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| M&S Community StoreGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| C G Women'S EmpowermentGENERAL SUPPORT | Columbus, OH | $2K | 2023 |
| Project MorryGENERAL SUPPORT | Port Chester, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Sunrise AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Oceanside, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Our New Way Garden IncGENERAL SUPPORT | West Harrison, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Old Oaks FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Purchase, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Hope For DepressionGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Citizen'S Committee For ChildrenGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Alzheimer'S Drug Discovery FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Colleton River FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Hilton Head Island, SC | $600 | 2023 |
| Play For PinkGENERAL SUPPORT | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | $500 | 2023 |
| The Urban DoveGENERAL SUPPORT | Long Island City, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Wilmer Eye Institute - The John Hopkins HospitalALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FOR THE GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE 501(c)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. | Baltimore, MD | $3M | 2022 |
| Children'S Aid SocietyALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FOR THE GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE 501(c)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. | New Oxford, PA | $25K | 2022 |
| WnetALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FOR THE GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE 501(c)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Greenwich HospitalALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FOR THE GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE 501(c)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. | Boynton Beach, FL | $15K | 2022 |
| Uja Federation Of Grenwich IncALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FOR THE GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE 501(c)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. | Greenwich, CT | $10K | 2022 |
| The Rye Arts CenterALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FOR THE GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE 501(c)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. | Rye, NY | $10K | 2022 |