Zolla Family Foundation
Historical FunderSanta Monica, California · EIN 52-2365200 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SUSAN ZOLLA |
|---|---|
| Address | 2601 OCEAN PARK BLVD SUITE 300-A, SANTA MONICA CA 90405 |
| Phone | 3103997333 |
| Form and materials | UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. DONEE'S MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM AND OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS SUCH AS A BUDGET, EVALUATION OF PAST YEAR'S GIFT (IF APPLICABLE), AND SOURCES OF FUNDS |
| Deadlines | NOVEMBER 15 |
| Restrictions | AWARDS TO BE ALLOCATED TO EDUCATION (52%), SOCIAL SERVICES (23%), ARTS (19%), ENVIRONMENT (5%), MEDICAL (1%) WITHIN LOS ANGELES AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA |
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
12% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | To support bucknell university | $100,000 |
| Determined to Succeed (Dts) | Santa Monica, CA | Assist in the college preparation and admission process for dts inner-city high school students. | $80,000 |
| Determined to Succeed (Dts) | Santa Monica, CA | Assist in the college preparation and admission process for dts inner-city high school students. | $79,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (Ppla) | Los Angeles, CA | To support planned parenthood of los angeles | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association (Laphilar) | Los Angeles, CA | To support the los angeles philharmonic association | $35,000 |
| Bright Prospect (Brigpros) | Pomona, CA | To support the bright prospect scholar program for college stipend | $33,500 |
| One Voice (Onevoice) | Santa Monica, CA | To support the one voice scholar program for college stipend | $29,500 |
| Marines Corps Scholarship Foundation (Marines) | Alexandria, VA | To support the marines corps scholarship | $20,000 |
| Airport Marina Counseling Service (Amcs) | Los Angeles, CA | To provide salary support for the supervisors and psychiatrist in the at-risk kids program | $18,000 |
| Bright Prospect (Brigpros) | Pomona, CA | To support the bright prospect scholar program for college stipend | $18,000 |
| Happy Trails for Kids (Happy) | Santa Monica, CA | To send foster children to summer camp | $18,000 |
| Coalition for Clean Air (Coalition) | Los Angeles, CA | To support the coalition for clean air | $10,000 |
| LA Opera (Laopera) | Los Angeles, CA | To support the LA opera | $10,000 |
| One Voice (Onevoice) | Santa Monica, CA | To support the one voice scholar program for college stipend | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department (Lafd) | Los Angeles, CA | To honor exemplary lafd members for outstanding services that go above and beyond the call of duty | $10,000 |
| Brentwood School | Los Angeles, CA | To support brentwood school | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $526,500 | 16 |
| 2024 | $490,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $641,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642529349100714
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2365200
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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