Private foundation · EIN 93-1331876 · Portland, Oregon · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jason E Zidell Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Oregon. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $197K total, median $10K. 92% of grants stayed in Oregon. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$197K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in OR
92%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.4M

How to apply

Application should be in writing and the use of the funds should be stated Contact: Jason E Zidell, 2020 Sw 4th Avenue Suite 600, Portland, Or, 5032288961 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Catlin Gabel SchoolPortland, ORCommunity center for athletics & wellness pledge & general operating support$43K
MjccPortland, ORMjcc capital campaign pledge & general operational support$43K
Morrison Child & Family ServicesPortland, ORSage program kids for kids initiative$25K
Portland Jewish AcademyPortland, OR2025 pja family camp + general operational support$14K
B'nai B'rith CampBeaverton, ORField house project$10K
Native American Youth & Family CenterPortland, ORFamily center food pantry$10K
New Avenues for YouthPortland, ORGeneral operational support$10K
Outside inPortland, ORGeneral operational support$10K
Israel Tech MissionWhite Plains, NYGeneral operational support$10K
Virginia Garcia Memorial FoundationAloha, ORGeneral operational support$7,000
Jewish Federation of PortlandPortland, ORJfgp annual campaign$5,000
Outside the FramePortland, ORGeneral operational support$5,000
PathfindersPortland, ORGeneral operational support$5,000

By state: Oregon 12 · New York 1

About this foundation

Jason E Zidell Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Portland, Oregon, administered in care of Jason E Zidell, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Jason E Zidell Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application should be in writing and the use of the funds should be stated Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Jason E Zidell Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $197K across 13 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Jason E Zidell Foundation give?

Oregon (12 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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