Grants paid in 2024
22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $1.7M; Part I reports $947K in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature ConservancyArlington, VA | Sustainability | $500K |
| Imagine H2o IncSan Francisco, CA | Sustainability | $325K |
| Powell Gardens IncKingsville, MO | Sustainability | $250K |
| Savanna InstituteMadison, WI | Sustainability | $200K |
| Camp Ramah in Wisconsin IncChicago, IL | Cultural and Religious | $118K |
| National Ramah Commission IncNew York, NY | Cultural and Religious | $60K |
| Blue Forest Finance IncSacramento, CA | Sustainability | $50K |
| Medicine Fish CorpGresham, WI | Sustainability | $50K |
| The Aspen Institute IncWashington, DC | Sustainability | $50K |
| National Kidney Foundation of IllinoisChicago, IL | Health | $20K |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, IL | Cultural and Religious | $10K |
| Maot ChitimNorthbrook, IL | Cultural and Religious | $10K |
| North Suburban Synagogue Beth ElHighland Park, IL | Cultural and Religious | $10K |
| Rochelle Zell Jewish High SchoolDeerfield, IL | Cultural and Religious | $10K |
| The ArkChicago, IL | Cultural and Religious | $10K |
| American Modeling Teachers AssociationBoothwyn, PA | Education | $5,000 |
| Carmel Catholic High SchoolMundelein, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Ida Crown Jewish AcademySkokie, IL | Cultural and Religious | $5,000 |
| Inheiritance Project LtdNew York, NY | Cultural and Religious | $5,000 |
| Museum of Science and IndustryChicago, IL | Education | $5,000 |
| Imagination Productions Inc (dba Opendor Media)Sunrise, FL | Cultural and Religious | $1,000 |
| Medication Induced Suicide Education FoundationChicago, IL | Health | $1,000 |
By state: Virginia 1 · California 2 · Wisconsin 2 · Missouri 1 · Illinois 11 · New York 2
About this foundation
Matthew Zell 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.
Does Matthew Zell 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 Matthew Zell Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.7M across 22 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Matthew Zell Family Foundation give?
Virginia (1 grants), California (2 grants), Wisconsin (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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