The Zacchaeus Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 87-2940863 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$227K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$6,500
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $12,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women in Need Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Raise the Children International | Hampton, NH | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Ser | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Parents of P S 334 Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Hunter College Elementary School Parent Teacher As | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $14,450 |
| St James Episcopal Church | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| New York Restoration Project | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Brearley School | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $7,600 |
| New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice | Roxbury, MA | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Boston, MA | Harvard College Fund | $7,500 |
| Grace Episcopal Church | Millbrook, NY | General & Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Benchmark One Company Fund Inc | Waltham, MA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Read Ahead Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Peters Church | Millbrook, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | The Wharton Fund at the University of Pennsylvania | $5,000 |
| Link Education Partners Inc | Newark, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Shark Fund | Malibu, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts Inc | Roxbury, MA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Young Investors Society | Westlake Village, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club Inc | Bronx, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| World Vision | Federal Way, WA | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $227,050 | 21 |
| 2023 | $202,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512259349101306
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-2940863
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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