The Bea and David Zack Memorial Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBaltimore, Maryland · EIN 03-0575765 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$235K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$5.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $30,000.
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
53% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aclu Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $35,000 |
| Casa of Maryland Inc | Silver Spring, MD | General support | $30,000 |
| Just-A-Start Corporation | Cambridge, MA | General support | $30,000 |
| Public Justice Center | Baltimore, MD | Support advocacy group to help build a just society | $30,000 |
| Black Women Build - Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Support home ownership and wealth building initiative focused on black women | $20,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | Address global environmental challenges | $15,000 |
| Health Care for the Homeless | Baltimore, MD | Support provision of whole-person health care and supportive services to homeless individuals | $15,000 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation Inc | Baltimore, MD | Solicit/Receive contributions/grants from general public to hold, invest and administer these funds and pay expenditures for university and… | $15,000 |
| East End House Inc | Cambridge, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank | Baltimore, MD | Feeding people, strengthening communities, and ending hunger for marylanders | $10,000 |
| Second Chances | Somerville, MA | Support delivery of free, empowering clothing to 500+ people experiencing poverty, crisis, and housing instability in cambridge,… | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of society. | $10,000 |
| Ryr-1 Foundation | Pittsburg, PA | Support research leading to an effective treatment or a cure for ryr-1 related diseases | $3,000 |
| Music House | Leeds, UK | To help make music accessible to everyone in our communities | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $235,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $205,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $179,900 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349100721
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 03-0575765
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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