The Zelman Family Fund
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 02-0588453 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
45% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Humane Society | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $7,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Pasadena, CA | Annual fund | $5,550 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | Annual fund | $5,163 |
| Oceana Inc | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| UC Berkeley Foundation | Berkeley, CA | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of Israeli Defense Force | New York, NY | Annual fund | $4,120 |
| Rhodes College-Advance | Memphis, TN | Annual fund | $3,000 |
| Pbs Socal Society | Costa Mesa, CA | Annual fund | $3,000 |
| Building Strength Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | Annual fund | $2,097 |
| The Salvation Army | Long Beach, CA | Annual fund | $2,081 |
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | Annual fund | $2,060 |
| Los Angeles Fire Dept Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Annual fund | $2,058 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Annual fund | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado | Los Angeles, CA | Annual fund | $2,000 |
| Wildwood School | Los Angeles, CA | Annual fund | $2,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Beverly Hills, CA | Annual fund | $1,046 |
| Los Angeles Police Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Scleroderma Fdn | Danvers, MA | Annual fund | $1,000 |
The return also lists 17 grants to individuals ($116,393). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $186,568 | 37 |
| 2024 | $206,261 | 44 |
| 2023 | $186,309 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611839349100616
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 02-0588453
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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