Zidell Family Foundation
Historical FunderPortland, Oregon · EIN 20-3968120 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $18,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JAY ZIDELL |
|---|---|
| Address | 2020 SW 4TH AVENUE SUITE 600, PORTLAND OR 97201 |
| Phone | 5032288961 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION SHOULD BE IN WRITING AND THE USE OF THE FUNDS SHOULD BE STATED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Art Museum | Portland, OR | Piano:push:play & oam capital campaign pledge | $51,500 |
| Literary Arts | Portland, OR | Portland book festival | $25,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Portland, OR | 2024 hoperaiser matching challenge incentive | $25,000 |
| Patricia Reser Center for the Arts | Beaverton, OR | 2024 operational support | $20,000 |
| B'nai Brith Camp | Beaverton, OR | Zidell field house | $18,000 |
| End of Life Choices Oregon | Portland, OR | 2024 general operating support | $15,000 |
| Profile Theatre | Portland, OR | Portland youth of color play | $15,000 |
| Lift Urban Portland Pantry | Portland, OR | Gray's landing sponsorship 2024 | $10,000 |
| Oregon Music Hall of Fame | Portland, OR | Aaron meyer school of music 2024 support | $10,000 |
| Rose Haven | Portland, OR | Advocacy and mental health program | $10,000 |
| Store to Door | Portland, OR | 2024 general operations | $10,000 |
| Beloved Builders | Portland, OR | General operations | $9,650 |
| Metropolitan Youth Symphony | Portland, OR | Bienestar beginning strings 2024 program | $8,000 |
| All Classical Portland | Portland, OR | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Gathermakeshelter | Portland, OR | 2024 operational support | $5,000 |
| Chehalem Cultural Center | Newberg, OR | 2024 general operations | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $239,650 | 16 |
| 2023 | $326,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349103778
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3968120
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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