Zakaria Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMorristown, New Jersey · EIN 26-1607321 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
54% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University Foundation | New Brunswick, NJ | Educational Support | $120,000 |
| Morristown Medical Fdn | Morristown, NJ | To support the Cardiovascular Center of Excellence General Purpose Fund | $50,000 |
| Friends of Seva Mandir | Edison, NJ | Health and education | $25,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. | $25,000 |
| Two East Sixty-Second St Fdn | New York, NY | To help preserve and maintain the exterior of Two East Sixty-second St, NY, NY. | $25,000 |
| New American Foundation | New York, NY | To help renew America by continuing the quest to realize the nations highest ideals. | $25,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Museum | Vineyard Haven, MA | To help support the museum in all its actiivities. | $25,000 |
| Amer Society for Biochemistry Micro | Rockville, MD | To help advance the science of biochemistry and molecular biology and to promote the understanding of the molecular nature of life… | $25,000 |
| Overlook Foundation | Summit, NJ | To help fund advanced technology, research and innovative programs at Overlook Medical Center. | $20,000 |
| The Pingry School | Basking Ridge, NJ | Education | $15,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Chicago Foun | Chicago, IL | To help fund programs and services of the foundation. | $15,000 |
| New Vernon Volunteer Fire Dept | New Vernon, NJ | Provides fire protection and emergency services for the town of New Vernon, NJ | $10,000 |
| Harding Land Trust | Morristown, NJ | Dedicated to preserving the farmland, woodlands and natural areas that give Harding its distinctive quality of life | $10,000 |
| American Prairie Reserve | Bozeman, MT | To help creat the largest nature reserve in the contiguous US, a refuge for people and wildlife preserved forever as part of America's… | $10,000 |
| Center for Art Research and Allianc | New York, NY | To support the arts. | $10,000 |
| Shepherds Inc | Fairfield, CT | To help support inner-city Connecticut teens to build a foundation for success through mentoring programs. | $10,000 |
| National Sawdust | Brooklyn, NY | Arts and Culture | $5,000 |
| North Shore Animal League | Port Washington, NY | To provide operational support | $5,000 |
| Pratt Institute | Brooklyn, NY | To help fund student scholarships. | $5,000 |
| Garden Academy | West Orange, NJ | To help support education of children with autism. | $2,500 |
| Ridge Elementary School | Ridgewood, NJ | To help support the Bill Ward Discretionary Fund. | $2,000 |
| Bill Ward Discretionary Fund | Ridgewood, NJ | To help support educational needs. | $1,000 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($225,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $665,500 | 34 |
| 2023 | $667,000 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349104760
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1607321
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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