Private foundation · EIN 13-3380631 · West Harrison, New York

Zenkel Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $229K total, median $4,540. 30% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
23
$229K
Median grant
$4,540
Stays in NY
30%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.3M

Grants paid in 2024

23 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIGeneral support$50K
The Rye Arts CenterRye, NYGeneral support$34K
Dana Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MAGeneral support$25K
Dartmouth CollegeHanover, NHGeneral support$25K
Westchester Reform TempleMalvern, PAGeneral support$23K
ScopeAstoria, NYGeneral support$16K
UJA Federation of New YorkNew York, NYGeneral support$15K
Hammer MuseumLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$7,500
Los Angeles County Museum of ArtLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$5,000
UJA Federation of Greenwich IncGrrenwich, CTGeneral support$5,000
Visionary WomenBeverly Hills, CAGeneral support$5,000
Wilshire Boulevard TempleLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$4,540
Amherst CollegeAmherest, MAGeneral support$3,000
American Camp AssociationMartinsville, INGeneral support$2,500
Colleton River FoundationHilton Head Island, SCGeneral support$2,000
Old Oaks FoundationPurchase, NYGeneral support$1,500
Sunrise AssociationOceanside, NYGeneral support$1,500
Make a Wish FoundationRaleigh, NCGeneral support$1,000
Project MorryPort Chester, NYGeneral support$1,000
Thanks to ScandinaviaNew York, NYGeneral support$1,000
Play for PinkPalm Beach Gardens, FLGeneral support$865
Community Foundation of the Low CountryHilton Head Island, SCGeneral support$500
FIRST Tee of the Low CountryHilton Head Island, SCGeneral support$500

By state: New York 7 · Michigan 1 · Massachusetts 2 · New Hampshire 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · California 4

About this foundation

Zenkel Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in West Harrison, New York, tax-exempt since 1987. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Zenkel Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Zenkel Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $229K across 23 grants, a median of $4,540.

Where does Zenkel Foundation give?

New York (7 grants), Michigan (1 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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