Private foundation · EIN 83-2650413 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Zarpet Family 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: 8 grants paid, $2.8M total, median $38K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$2.8M
Median grant
$38K
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$48M

Grants paid in 2024

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $2.8M; Part I reports $6.1M in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Denver Film SocietyDenver, COSustainability$1.0M
Groundworks Art LabBoulder, COCultural and Religious$1.0M
The University of Colorado FoundationDenver, COHealth$658K
Yahad in Unum Mid AmericaCincinnati, OHEducation$50K
Emergency Family Assistance AssociationBoulder, COSocial Services$25K
Ah Haa School for the ArtsTelluride, COEducation$15K
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYEducation$10K
Cu Boulder Hillel FoundationBoulder, COCultural and Religious$10K

By state: Colorado 6 · Ohio 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Zarpet Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Lucille McFarland, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Zarpet 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 Zarpet Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.8M across 8 grants, a median of $38K.

Where does Zarpet Family Foundation give?

Colorado (6 grants), Ohio (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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