Private foundation · EIN 20-6667302 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The K a Zankel 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: 24 grants paid, $610K total, median $23K. 17% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
24
$610K
Median grant
$23K
Stays in NY
17%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
UC Davis School of Veterinary MedicineDavis, CAGeneral support$100K
Musicians on CallNashville, TNGeneral support$75K
The Film CollaborativeLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$60K
Association for Growth and EducationBerkeley, CAGeneral support$50K
University of California San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$40K
The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NYGeneral support$35K
Friends of Florence IncWashington, DCGeneral support$30K
American Friends of the Louvre IncNew York, NYGeneral support$25K
Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism IncFoxborough, MAGeneral support$25K
Met Council IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral support$25K
Schwab Charitable FundLone Tree, COKenneth and anna zankel fund$25K
The Carnegie Hall CorporationNew York, NYGeneral support$25K
Audubon Canyon RanchStinson Beach, CAGeneral support$20K
New Hampshire Book and Literary Festival IncHopkinton, NHGeneral support$10K
Norcal German Shorthaired Pointer RescueMenlo Park, CAGeneral support$10K
San Francisco Rock ProjectSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$10K
Sonoma Land TrustSanta Rosa, CAGeneral support$10K
The Shanti ProjectSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$10K
Sherwood Forestry Service IncSanta Rosa, CAGeneral support$5,000
Sonoma Community CenterSonoma, CAGeneral support$5,000
Sonoma County Parks FoundationSanta Rosa, CAGeneral support$5,000
Wikimedia Foundation IncSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$5,000
Aidslifecycle SF AIDS FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$2,500
Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyWashington, DCGeneral support$2,500

By state: California 14 · New York 4 · Tennessee 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Massachusetts 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

The K a Zankel Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 The K a Zankel 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 The K a Zankel Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $610K across 24 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does The K a Zankel Foundation give?

California (14 grants), New York (4 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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