The Zankel Scala Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 85-3005046 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$701K
Organizations funded48
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$15.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,695 and $10,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Anns School | Brooklyn, NY | Annual fund and saint ann's 20/20 campaign | $200,000 |
| Skidmore College | Saratoga Spgs, NY | Zankel Experience Network (ZEN), Zankel Family Scholarship Fund, Skidmore Scholarship Fund, Endowed Residency in Performing Arts, and… | $200,000 |
| Whyhunger Inc | New York, NY | Zankel music fund for the employment of music as an instrument for social change | $45,000 |
| Charlottesville Area Community Foundation | Charlottesvle, VA | Soulshine Concert Fund | $25,000 |
| St Ann's Warehouse | Brooklyn, NY | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Inc | Liberty, NY | Zankel music fund for the employment of music as an instrument for social change | $15,000 |
| Jewish Community Centers of Chicago | Northbrook, IL | Zankel music fund for the employment of music as an instrument for social change | $15,000 |
| The Divided Sky Foundation Corporation | Ludlow, VT | Zankel music fund for the employment of music as an instrument for social change | $15,000 |
| We Are Moving the Needle Inc | Stamford, CT | Zankel music fund for the employment of music as an instrument for social change | $15,000 |
| Circusense | Brooklyn, NY | Zankel music fund for the employment of music as an instrument for social change | $10,000 |
| Head Count Inc | New York, NY | Zankel music fund for the employment of music as an instrument for social change | $10,000 |
| Mann Center for the Performing Arts | Philadelphia, PA | Zankel music fund for the employment of music as an instrument for social change | $10,000 |
| Skidmore College | Saratoga Spgs, NY | Zankel music fund for the employment of music as an instrument for social change | $10,000 |
| Slappy and Mondays Foundation Forlaughter | Peekskill, NY | Zankel music fund for the employment of music as an instrument for social change | $10,000 |
| Abortion Care Network | Washington, DC | Keep Our Clinics Program | $8,000 |
| Abortion Care Network | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Brigid Alliance Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| National Womens Health Network Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Womens Reproductive Rights Assistance Project Wrra | Santa Monica, CA | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Gods Love We Deliver Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Troy Andrews Foundation | New Orleans, LA | The Zankel Music Fund is bestowing a "Sharing in the Groove" - support of "Culturing Experiences" | $5,000 |
| We Are Moving the Needle Inc | Stamford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lifeworks Community Action Inc | Ballston Spa, NY | Latino Advocacy Program | $3,390 |
| Breakthrough T1d | Hagerstown, MD | Greater NY metro chapter | $2,500 |
| Bridge Fund of New York Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Zankel Music Fund - "Sharing In The Groove" & "MacBeth In Stride" | $2,500 |
| Campaign Legal Center Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Opensecrets | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Pro Publica Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Rising Tide Capital Inc | Jersey City, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities of Diocese of Albany | Albany, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,695 |
| Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Servies of Saratog | Malta, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,695 |
| Franklin Community Center Inc | Saratoga Springs, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,695 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | Fort Edward, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,695 |
| Salvation Army | Saratoga Springs, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,695 |
| Saratoga Center for the Family | Saratoga Springs, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,695 |
| Shelters of Saratoga Inc | Saratoga Springs, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,695 |
| Fordham University | New York, NY | The Zankel Music Fund - "Sharin' In The Groove" - program support of NY Slice | $1,500 |
| Mastervoices Inc | New York, NY | The Zankel Music Fund "Sharin' In The Groove" - supporting "Blind Injustice" | $1,000 |
| New York Therapy Animals Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Newtown, CT | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Skidmore College | Saratoga Spgs, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | New York, NY | The Zankel Music Fund "Sharin' In The Groove" - support the NOtables | $1,000 |
| Whyhunger Inc | New York, NY | Zegar Match | $1,000 |
| Day One New York Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Young Peoples Chorus of New York City Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $701,005 | 48 |
| 2023 | $695,500 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523119349100412
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-3005046
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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