The Charles M and Esther Zell Foundation Inc
Historical FunderStamford, Connecticut · EIN 22-2481402 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DAVID H ZELL |
|---|---|
| Address | 19 SOUND AVENUE, STAMFORD CT 069028017 |
| Phone | 2039184894 |
| Form and materials | ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD SUBMIT PROPOSALS ON BUSINESS STATIONERY SETTING FORTH THE PROPOSED BUDGET AND WHAT THE FUNDS WOULD BE USED FOR. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED AT ANYTIME. |
| Restrictions | THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | Provision of guide dogs for the blind. | $2,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | Provision for care of wild animals | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $4,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349108929
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2481402
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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