Zivin Family Foundation
Historical FunderEvanston, Illinois · EIN 36-6083971 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARK ZIVIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1637 JUDSON AVE, EVANSTON IL 60201 |
| Phone | 3129535427 |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL FORM |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | ONLY RESTRICTION IS THAT THE ORGANIZATION MUST BE A QUALIFIED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION |
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
58% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Middle East Peace Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $20,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $15,000 |
| The International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation Inc | Sarasota, FL | General support | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | New York, NY | General support | $12,500 |
| Public Citizen Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | General support | $8,750 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General support | $7,500 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | Bridgeport, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | Highland Park, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Natl Public Radio | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | Glencoe, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Rainbow Railroad USA | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Lambda Legal | New York, NY | General support | $4,000 |
| NAACP Legal Defense Fund | New York, NY | General support | $4,000 |
| Catonsville Emergency Assistance Inc | Catonsville, MD | General support | $3,500 |
| Connecticut Food Bank Inc | Wallingford, CT | General support | $3,500 |
| Operation Hope of Fairfield Inc | Fairfield, CT | General support | $3,500 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Glsen Inc | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Highland Park Historical Society | Highland Park, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | Chicago, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| The Art Center Highland Park | Highland Park, IL | General support | $2,500 |
| Pflag | New York, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Sage USA | New York, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Vineyard Christian Church of Evanston | Evanston, IL | General support | $2,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Youth Job Center Inc | Evanston, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| James B Moran Center for Youth Advocacy | Evanston, IL | General support | $750 |
| Mcgaw YMCA | Evanston, IL | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $160,500 | 31 |
| 2024 | $136,250 | 29 |
| 2023 | $123,250 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632169349100803
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6083971
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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