Private foundation · EIN 65-6434987 · Villanova, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Zidek Fam 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: 11 grants paid, $298K total, median $7,500. 64% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$298K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in PA
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Episcopal AcademyNewtown Square, PAProvide support for educational pursuits$160K
Jupiter Medical CenterJupiter, FLHospital$50K
Agnes Irwin SchoolBryn Mawr, PAProvide support for educational pursuits$25K
Foundation for Delaware CountyMedia, PAProvide support for delaware county, pa community programs$25K
HomesafeSouth Lake Worth, FLProvide support for program purposes$20K
Methodist Home ServicesPhiladelphia, PASupport afterschool programs$7,500
Beloit CollegeBeloit, WIProvide support for educational pursuits$5,000
Dickinson CollegeCarlisle, PAProvide support for educational pursuits$2,500
Gemma ServicesPlymouth Meeting, PASupport$1,500
LifespaceDallas, TXSupport$1,000
Bethany Baptist ChurchChester, PAChurch$1,000

By state: Pennsylvania 7 · Florida 2 · Wisconsin 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Zidek Fam Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Villanova, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Murphy Reid Pilotte & Ord, tax-exempt since 2005. 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 Zidek Fam 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 Zidek Fam Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $298K across 11 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Zidek Fam Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (7 grants), Florida (2 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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