William and Sylvia Zale Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 75-6037591 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$367K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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
42% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family Service | Dallas, TX | Pc-Public charity | $62,500 |
| Jewish Family Service | Dallas, TX | Public charity | $50,000 |
| Genesis Women's Shelter | Dallas, TX | Public charity | $35,000 |
| Temple Emanu-El | Dallas, TX | Public charity | $25,000 |
| Operation Israel Inc | Hackensack, NJ | Public charity | $20,000 |
| Cornerstone Credit Union Foundation | Plano, TX | Public charity | $20,000 |
| Froth and Bubble Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Public charity | $15,000 |
| Torch Dallas | Dallas, TX | Public charity | $15,000 |
| Froth and Bubble Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Public charity | $15,000 |
| Fairhill School | Dallas, TX | Public charity | $12,500 |
| Second Chance Players | Dallas, TX | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Worldwide Friends Foundisrael Frie | New York, NY | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Urban Specialists | Desoto, TX | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Frazier Revitalization | Dallas, TX | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Center 12 Inc Fka Lamda Center | Dallas, TX | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Tx Hill Cou | Kerrville, TX | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan | San Francisco, CA | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Jewish Community Found and Endowmen | San Francisco, CA | Public charity | $10,000 |
| Dickerson Park Zoo | Springfield, MO | Public charity | $7,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Force | New York, NY | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Moishe House | Encinitas, CA | Public charity | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $367,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $495,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503229349101400
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6037591
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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