Private foundation · EIN 82-1744043 · Sandy Springs, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Zalik Family Foundation Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 32 grants paid, $225K total, median $875. 53% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$225K
Median grant
$875
Stays in GA
53%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$37M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dupree Conference and Education CenterAtlanta, GAGeneral operational support$101K
The Weber SchoolAtlanta, GAGeneral operational support$50K
Friends of United HatzalahNew York, NYGeneral operational support$10K
Orbit TheatricalSandy Springs, GAGeneral operational support$10K
Save a Child's Heart FoundationRockville, MDGeneral operational support$10K
Mayanot Institute of Jewish StudiesNew York, NYGeneral operational support$7,000
Chabad of GeorgiaAtlanta, GAGeneral operational support$5,000
Manny's Band FoundationSandy Springs, GAGeneral operational support$5,000
Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkManhattan Beach, CAGeneral operational support$5,000
Chabad at DukeDurham, NCGeneral operational support$5,000
Jewish Federation of Greater AtlantaAtlanta, GAGeneral operational support$3,000
Urj Henry S Jacobs CampUtica, MSGeneral operational support$2,500
The Davis AcademyAtlanta, GAGeneral operational support$2,000
Jewish Family & Career ServicesDunwoody, GAGeneral operational support$1,500
Camp Ramah in WisconsinConover, WIGeneral operational support$1,000
Honeymoon IsraelAtlanta, GAGeneral operational support$1,000
Ben Massell Dental ClinicAtlanta, GAGeneral operational support$750
Bnai TorahSandy Springs, GAGeneral operational support$500
Congregation Beth ShalomAuburn, ALGeneral operational support$500
Jewish Heritage ProgramsPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operational support$500
Jewish Home Life CommunitiesAtlanta, GAGeneral operational support$500
Marcus Jewish Community Center of AtlantaDunwoody, GAGeneral operational support$500
Ramah DaromAtlanta, GAGeneral operational support$500
Chabad Jewish Center of DunwoodyDunwoody, GAGeneral operational support$500
Goldringwoldenberg InstituteJackson, MSGeneral operational support$350
Jewish Children's Regional ServiceMetairie, LAGeneral operational support$350
American Jewish CommitteeWynnewood, PAGeneral operational support$300
Collat Jewish Family ServicesBirmingham, ALGeneral operational support$300
Congregation Etz ChaimMarietta, GAGeneral operational support$300
Mem GlobalEncinitas, CAGeneral operational support$300
Sandy Springs Youth Sports IncAtlanta, GAGeneral operational support$250
OnetableNew York, NYGeneral operational support$100

By state: Georgia 17 · New York 3 · Maryland 1 · California 2 · North Carolina 1 · Mississippi 2

About this foundation

Zalik Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Sandy Springs, Georgia, administered in care of Helen Zalik, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Zalik Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Zalik Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $225K across 32 grants, a median of $875.

Where does Zalik Family Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (17 grants), New York (3 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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