Grants paid in 2024
Top 33 of 34 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University FoundationNew Brunswick, NJ | Educational Support | $120K |
| Morristown Medical FdnMorristown, NJ | To support the Cardiovascular Center of Excellence General Purpose Fund | $50K |
| Carolyn Dorfman Dance CompanyUnion, NJ | Educational Support | $35K |
| HeafNew York, NY | Educational Support | $30K |
| Great Swamp Watershed AssocMorristown, NJ | Protect public land, clean air, and clean water | $30K |
| Independent Women's ForumWinchester, VA | To help educate, develop and advance policies that actually enhance freedom, opportunities, and well-being. | $30K |
| Friends of Seva MandirEdison, NJ | Health and education | $25K |
| Amer Assoc for the Advancement of SWashington, DC | Education | $25K |
| International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NY | Global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. | $25K |
| Two East Sixty-Second St FdnNew York, NY | To help preserve and maintain the exterior of Two East Sixty-second St, NY, NY. | $25K |
| New American FoundationNew York, NY | To help renew America by continuing the quest to realize the nations highest ideals. | $25K |
| Martha's Vineyard MuseumVineyard Haven, MA | To help support the museum in all its actiivities. | $25K |
| Amer Society for Biochemistry MicroRockville, MD | To help advance the science of biochemistry and molecular biology and to promote the understanding of the molecular nature of life processe… | $25K |
| Overlook FoundationSummit, NJ | To help fund advanced technology, research and innovative programs at Overlook Medical Center. | $20K |
| The Seeing EyeMorristown, NJ | Support training of seeing eye dogs | $15K |
| The Pingry SchoolBasking Ridge, NJ | Education | $15K |
| Pratham USANew York, NY | Education of children in India | $15K |
| Camillus HouseMiami, FL | To provide food and shelter to those in need. | $15K |
| Florida Foster Care ReviewMiami, FL | To help support community volunteers to advance the safety, stability and success of children in Miami-Dade County's foster care system. | $15K |
| Children's Hospital of Chicago FounChicago, IL | To help fund programs and services of the foundation. | $15K |
| New Vernon Volunteer Fire DeptNew Vernon, NJ | Provides fire protection and emergency services for the town of New Vernon, NJ | $10K |
| Harding Land TrustMorristown, NJ | Dedicated to preserving the farmland, woodlands and natural areas that give Harding its distinctive quality of life | $10K |
| American Prairie ReserveBozeman, MT | To help creat the largest nature reserve in the contiguous US, a refuge for people and wildlife preserved forever as part of America's heri… | $10K |
| Center for Art Research and AlliancNew York, NY | To support the arts. | $10K |
| Shepherds IncFairfield, CT | To help support inner-city Connecticut teens to build a foundation for success through mentoring programs. | $10K |
| National SawdustBrooklyn, NY | Arts and Culture | $5,000 |
| North Shore Animal LeaguePort Washington, NY | To provide operational support | $5,000 |
| Riverside Park ConservanceyNew York, NY | Mission is to restore, maintain, and improve Riverside Park | $5,000 |
| Ny Nj Trail ConferenceMahwah, NJ | Builds, maintains, and protects public trails. | $5,000 |
| Healing Hearts Adaptive RecreationStamford, CT | To help support social and recreational programs for children, teens, and young adults with special needs to foster friendships, promote fi… | $5,000 |
| Garden AcademyWest Orange, NJ | To help support education of children with autism. | $2,500 |
| Ridge Elementary SchoolRidgewood, NJ | To help support the Bill Ward Discretionary Fund. | $2,000 |
| Bill Ward Discretionary FundRidgewood, NJ | To help support educational needs. | $1,000 |
By state: New Jersey 14 · New York 10 · Virginia 1 · Florida 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Massachusetts 1
About this foundation
Zakaria Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Morristown, New Jersey, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Zakaria Family 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 Zakaria Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $666K across 34 grants, a median of $15K.
Where does Zakaria Family Foundation give?
New Jersey (14 grants), New York (10 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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