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Zucker Family Foundation is a private corporation based in RALEIGH, NC. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Robert L Zucker. It holds total assets of $5.4M. Annual income is reported at $724K. Total assets have grown from $502K in 2011 to $5.4M in 2025. 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 2015 to 2025. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Virginia, District of Columbia, North Carolina. According to available records, Zucker Family Foundation has made 27 grants totaling $630K, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has grown from $230K in 2022 to $313K in 2025. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $52K, with an average award of $23K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, District of Columbia, North Carolina, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$16K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 7 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.
Zucker Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 27 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, DC, NC.
Zucker Family Foundation has distributed a total of $630K across 27 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $23K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $52K.
Zucker Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Zucker Family Foundation is headquartered in RALEIGH, NC. While based in NC, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID C ZUCKER | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| ROBERT L ZUCKER JR | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$313K
Total Assets
$5.4M
Fair Market Value
$6.7M
Net Worth
$5.4M
Grants Paid
$313K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$157K
Distribution Amount
$349K
Total: $4.5M
Total Grants
27
Total Giving
$630K
Average Grant
$23K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2025 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE MASON UNIV MERCATUS CENTEREDUCATION | FAIRFAX, VA | $52K | 2025 |
| THE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTEEDUCATION | ARLINGTON, VA | $52K | 2025 |
| FUND FOR AMERICAN STUDIESEDUCATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $52K | 2025 |
| THE JESSE HELMS CENTER FOUNDATIONEDUCATION | WINGATE, NC | $52K | 2025 |
| INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIESEDUCATION | ARLINGTON, VA | $52K | 2025 |
| FOUNDATION FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATIONEDUCATION | ATLANTA, GA | $26K | 2025 |
| STUDENTS FOR LIBERTYEDUCATION | ARLINGTON, VA | $26K | 2025 |
| Sapient BeingEDUCATION | Corona, CA | $5K | 2022 |