Irwin and Judy Zazulia Foundation Ltd
Invitation OnlyCornelius, North Carolina · EIN 52-2006080 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$211K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$4.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
84% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cooper Community Outreach | Mt Pleasant, SC | General support | $110,000 |
| University of Tennessee Foundation | Knoxville, TN | General support | $15,000 |
| Spoleto Festival | Charleston, SC | General support | $12,000 |
| Temple Rodef Shalom | Falls Church, VA | General support | $11,000 |
| No Kid Hungry | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| Cain Center for the Arts | Cornelius, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | Charleston, NC | General support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Unicef | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Appalachian Great Pyrenees Association | Henrico, VA | General support | $3,000 |
| Indian Creek School | Crownsville, MD | General support | $2,500 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalsts | New York, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Project on Government Oversight | Washington, DC | General support | $2,000 |
| Rollins College | Winter Park, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Wtvi Foundation | Charlotte, NC | General support | $2,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | General support | $1,000 |
| Cornelius Lemley Fire Rescue | Cornelius, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| National Public Radio | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Sag-Aftra Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Charitywatch | Chicago, IL | General support | $500 |
| Animal Welfare League of Arlington | Arlington, VA | General support | $400 |
| Mclean High School Bank Parents Asso | Mclean, VA | General support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $211,000 | 25 |
| 2024 | $173,500 | 21 |
| 2023 | $186,500 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349100438
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2006080
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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