The Zell Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-2767470 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$140K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
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
85% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| To Rise Up Industries | San Diego, CA | General | $56,000 |
| Golden Rule Reentry | Ashland, OR | General | $16,000 |
| Women First Transition and Referral Center | Portland, OR | General | $15,000 |
| Freedom Farms | Gold Hill, OR | General | $11,000 |
| Beyond These Walls | Portland, OR | General | $10,000 |
| Give a Beat Foundation | Laguna Beach, CA | General | $6,000 |
| It Takes a Village | Huntington, MA | General | $3,000 |
| To Leap to Success | Carlsbad, CA | General | $3,000 |
| The Doe Fund | New York, NY | General | $3,000 |
| Gsl Rescue | West Hollywood, CA | General | $3,000 |
| To Hias Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General | $2,000 |
| Center City Concern | Portland, OR | General | $1,500 |
| English for New Bostonians | Boston, MA | General | $1,500 |
| Refuge Point | Boston, MA | General | $1,500 |
| Mount Tamalpais College | San Quentin, CA | General | $1,500 |
| National Religious Campaign Against Torture | Washington, DC | General | $1,000 |
| Cool Hand Series Inc | New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Wyck Historic House Garden and Farm | Philadelphia, PA | General | $1,000 |
| Center for Contemporary Arts | Santa Fe, NM | General | $1,000 |
| Lensic Performing Arts | Santa Fe, NM | General | $1,000 |
| Mothers Against Media Addiction Inc | New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $140,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $110,000 | 17 |
| 2022 | $114,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600499349100020
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-2767470
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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