The K a Zankel Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 20-6667302 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$610K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$12.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
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
83% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine | Davis, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Musicians on Call | Nashville, TN | General support | $75,000 |
| The Film Collaborative | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $60,000 |
| Association for Growth and Education | Berkeley, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| University of California San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | General support | $40,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General support | $35,000 |
| Friends of Florence Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $30,000 |
| American Friends of the Louvre Inc | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism Inc | Foxborough, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Met Council Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund | Lone Tree, CO | Kenneth and anna zankel fund | $25,000 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Audubon Canyon Ranch | Stinson Beach, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| New Hampshire Book and Literary Festival Inc | Hopkinton, NH | General support | $10,000 |
| Norcal German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue | Menlo Park, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Rock Project | San Francisco, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Sonoma Land Trust | Santa Rosa, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| The Shanti Project | San Francisco, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Sherwood Forestry Service Inc | Santa Rosa, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Sonoma Community Center | Sonoma, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Sonoma County Parks Foundation | Santa Rosa, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | San Francisco, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Aidslifecycle Sf AIDS Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Washington, DC | General support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $610,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $987,459 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349104912
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6667302
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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