Barak Zelinsky Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew Haven, Connecticut · EIN 06-1510035 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$50K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$995K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $2,185.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slifka Center for Jewish Life at Yale | New Haven, CT | Religious | $25,579 |
| Washington Litigation Group | Washington, DC | Charity | $10,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | New York, NY | Charity | $3,000 |
| Yale College Alumni Fund | New Haven, CT | Education | $2,185 |
| The Towers | New Haven, CT | Charity | $2,100 |
| Yale Law School | New Haven, CT | Education | $2,000 |
| Cardozo School of Law | New York, NY | Education | $1,000 |
| Bolton Hall Nursery School | Baltimore, MD | Education | $1,000 |
| New Haven Jewish Federation | Woodbridge, CT | Religious | $1,000 |
| Kreiger Schechter Day School | Pikesville, MD | Education | $1,000 |
| Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven | New Haven, CT | Education | $250 |
| Take-A-Vet Fishing | Branford, CT | Charity | $200 |
| Beth El Keser Israel | New Haven, CT | Religious | $180 |
| Donors Choice | Philadelphia, PA | Charity | $100 |
| First Congregational Church of Branford | Branford, CT | Religious | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,694 | 15 |
| 2024 | $44,460 | 18 |
| 2023 | $44,720 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349101350
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1510035
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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