Zafirovski Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Forest, Illinois · EIN 20-3610677 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$522K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
75% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church of the Holy Spirit | Lake Forest, IL | General charitable purposes | $90,000 |
| Special Olympics | Washington, DC | General charitable purposes | $75,000 |
| Macedonia 2025 | Crown Point, IN | General charitable purposes | $64,500 |
| American Enterprise Institute | Washington, DC | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Edinboro University | Edinboro, PA | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Golden Apple Foundation | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Aspiro | Green Bay, WI | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | General cheritable purposes | $25,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | Pepper Pike, OH | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| The Academy of Urban School Leadership | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Teach for America | Boston, MA | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Green Light Fund | Boston, MA | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Redeemer City to City | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust | Boston, MA | General charitable purposes | $6,500 |
| Champions Community Foundation | Johns Creek, GA | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Glenwood Academy | Glenwood, IL | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Basser Center for Brca | Philadelphia, PA | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Lurie Children's Foundation | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Cup O Joy Ministries Inc | Green Bay, WI | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $522,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $348,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $165,750 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349101040
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3610677
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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