Philip a Zaffere Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyTowson, Maryland · EIN 81-3437018 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.5M
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$39M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
8% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Md School of Medicine | Baltimore, MD | Rural md scholars program | $400,000 |
| Univ of Md St Joseph Medical Ctr | Towson, MD | Digestive disease center | $300,000 |
| University of Md School of Medicine | Baltimore, MD | Professorship endowment | $200,000 |
| Loyola University Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Donnelly science center | $100,000 |
| Gbmc | Baltimore, MD | Percutaneous nephrolithotomy program | $100,000 |
| Stevenson University | Stevenson, MD | Amphitheater | $100,000 |
| Easton Day Care Center Inc | Easton, MD | Preschool playgound | $100,000 |
| Sunrise Day Camps Association | Baltimore, MD | Horizon on wheels program | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Metro Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | After school program | $35,000 |
| Community Fnd of Harford County | Bel Air, MD | Support community needs | $20,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Operations | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Harford County | Aberdeen, MD | Summer camp | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | Hurricane helene relief | $10,000 |
| Easton Day Care Center Inc | Easton, MD | Operations | $10,000 |
| Saint Vincent de Paul Society | Easton, MD | Operations | $10,000 |
| Harford Family House | Aberdeen, MD | Operations | $10,000 |
| First Fruits Farm Inc | Freeland, MD | Operations | $10,000 |
| Mission of Mercy Inc | Frederick, MD | Mobile medical units | $10,000 |
| Mt Washington Pediatric Hospital | Baltimore, MD | Operations | $10,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Baltimore, MD | Operations | $10,000 |
| Extreme Family Outreach | Edgewood, MD | Operations | $5,000 |
| Balt Animal Rescue & Care Shelter | Baltimore, MD | Operations | $5,000 |
| Deep Roots Inc | Earleville, MD | Sprouts after school program | $5,000 |
| Weekend Backpacks of Baltimore | Timonium, MD | Operations | $5,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Md School of Medicine | Baltimore, MD | Rural md scholars program | $2,000,000 |
| Univ of Md St Joseph Medical Ctr | Towson, MD | Digestive disease center | $500,000 |
| Gbmc | Baltimore, MD | Percutaneous nephrolithotomy program | $300,000 |
| Loyola University Maryland | Baltimore, MD | Donnelly science center | $200,000 |
| University of Md School of Medicine | Baltimore, MD | Professorship endowment | $200,000 |
| Sunrise Day Camps Association | Baltimore, MD | Horizon on wheels program | $150,000 |
| Easton Day Care Center Inc | Easton, MD | Preschool playgound | $150,000 |
| Stevenson University | Stevenson, MD | Amphitheater | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,545,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $1,325,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532529349100008
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3437018
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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