Zellis Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 83-2650002 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.7M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$49.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $200,000.
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
89% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rheumatology Research Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Health | $500,000 |
| The University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | Education | $500,000 |
| JEWISHcolorado | Denver, CO | Cultural and Religious | $350,000 |
| Congregation Emanuel | Denver, CO | Cultural and Religious | $320,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Planned Parenthood Inc | Denver, CO | Social Services | $200,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Education | $150,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Colorado Inc | Denver, CO | Cultural and Religious | $140,000 |
| Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Washington, DC | Health | $129,139 |
| National Ramah Commission Inc | New York, NY | Cultural and Religious | $60,000 |
| CommunityHealth | Chicago, IL | Health | $50,000 |
| Harold Grinspoon Foundation | Agawam, MA | Education | $50,000 |
| Hearing Health Foundation | New York, NY | Health | $50,000 |
| Heart and Armor Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Social Services | $50,000 |
| Seeds of Peace | New York, NY | Education | $50,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Education | $50,000 |
| National Center for Women and Information Technology | Washington, DC | Education | $40,000 |
| Sharsheret Inc | Teaneck, NJ | Health | $30,000 |
| So All May Eat Inc | Denver, CO | Social Services | $20,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | Denver, CO | Social Services | $10,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congregation Emanuel | Denver, CO | Cultural and Religious | $1,200,000 |
| Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Washington, DC | Health | $605,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Education | $450,000 |
| National Ramah Commission Inc | New York, NY | Cultural and Religious | $189,000 |
| National Center for Women and Information Technology | Washington, DC | Education | $160,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Colorado Inc | Denver, CO | Cultural and Religious | $100,000 |
| Hearing Health Foundation | New York, NY | Health | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,749,139 | 26 |
| 2023 | $1,342,895 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532839349100303
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2650002
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.