Zenkel Foundation
Invitation OnlyWest Harrison, New York · EIN 13-3380631 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$229K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$4,540
Total assets$4.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $16,000.
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
69% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | General support | $50,000 |
| The Rye Arts Center | Rye, NY | General support | $33,500 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH | General support | $25,000 |
| Westchester Reform Temple | Malvern, PA | General support | $22,501 |
| Scope | Astoria, NY | General support | $16,000 |
| Uja Federation of New York | New York, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| Hammer Museum | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $7,500 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Uja Federation of Greenwich Inc | Grrenwich, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Visionary Women | Beverly Hills, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Wilshire Boulevard Temple | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $4,540 |
| Amherst College | Amherest, MA | General support | $3,000 |
| American Camp Association | Martinsville, IN | General support | $2,500 |
| Colleton River Foundation | Hilton Head Island, SC | General support | $2,000 |
| Old Oaks Foundation | Purchase, NY | General support | $1,500 |
| Sunrise Association | Oceanside, NY | General support | $1,500 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Raleigh, NC | General support | $1,000 |
| Project Morry | Port Chester, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Thanks to Scandinavia | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Play for Pink | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General support | $865 |
| Community Foundation of the Low Country | Hilton Head Island, SC | General support | $500 |
| First Tee of the Low Country | Hilton Head Island, SC | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $229,406 | 23 |
| 2023 | $247,660 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523199349100032
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3380631
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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