William Zell Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 52-2362759 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$144K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $741 and $18,000.
From the return
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.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Holcaust Museum | Washington, DC | Charitable | $110,000 |
| Living Links | Washington, DC | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Syracuse School of Education | Syracuse, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Sixth & I | Washington, DC | Charitable | $741 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $143,741 | 4 |
| 2024 | $35,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $7,183 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630719349101113
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2362759
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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