Zients Fam Foundation Tr
Invitation OnlyWashington, District of Columbia · EIN 54-6520936 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
47% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obama Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $333,333 |
| Partnership for Public Services | Washington, DC | General support | $100,000 |
| Women for Women International | Washington, DC | General support | $100,000 |
| Amer Friends of Parents Circle | New York, NY | General support | $60,000 |
| City Year Sa | Boston, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| Urban Alliance | Washington, DC | General support | $45,000 |
| African Leadership Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $30,000 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | General support | $25,000 |
| J Street Education Fund | Washington, DC | General support | $15,000 |
| N Street Village | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| Learn Serve International | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| David Lynch Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Bishop Walker School | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| The Ellington Fund | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Latin American Youth Center | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services | Culver City, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| American University | Washington, DC | General support- sylvia burwell fund | $5,000 |
| Center for Alexandria's Children | Alexandria, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Go Bo Community Betterment | Springfield, VA | General support | $2,500 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($84,505). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $905,338 | 31 |
| 2023 | $891,065 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533239349100118
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-6520936
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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