Zisson Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 45-3706192 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$690K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$4.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
57% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uja-Jcc Greenwich | Greenwich, CT | Unrestricted | $227,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | General support | $60,000 |
| Galapagos Rockford Charter School NFP Inc | Rockford, IL | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $30,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | Wallingford, CT | General support | $30,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County | Stamford, CT | General support | $30,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | New York, NY | General support | $30,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | General support | $30,000 |
| Jceo of Clinton & Franklin County | Plattsburgh, NY | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor | Greenwich, CT | General support | $30,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| Hypersomnia Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Abraham Initiatives | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Phoenix Theatre Ensemble | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Greenwich United Way | Greenwich, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Saranac Lake Interfaith Food Pantry | Saranac Lake, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kids in Crisis | Cos Cob, CT | General support | $1,500 |
| Mitchell Institute Scholarship | Portland, ME | General support | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $690,000 | 19 |
| 2024 | $558,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $555,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349104139
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3706192
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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