Alex and Zoli Foundation
Alex and Zoli Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lawrence, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $28K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $15.
Alex and Zoli Foundation at a glance
In short: Alex and Zoli Foundation gave $8K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,400
- -32.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,050
- -32.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $28,437
- +54.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Alex and Zoli Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation Tiferet Yaakov ($5K). Together the top 8 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Alex and Zoli Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 662% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $66K (2019). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Tiferet Yaakov Lakewood, NJ | To Support Jewish Education | $5,000 |
| AFO Machon Daniel | To Support Jewish Education | $500 |
| AFO Torah B'yisrael Lawrence, NY | To Support Jewish Education | $500 |
| Kollel International Lakewood, NJ | For Educational Support | $500 |
| Lev Berel Inc Lakewood, NJ | For Educational Support | $500 |
| Ohr Hatorah Bergenfield, NJ | To Support Jewish Education | $500 |
| American Friends of Bircas Hatorah Flushing, NY | To Support Jewish Education | $500 |
| Congregation Knesseth Simcha Brooklyn, NY | To Support Jewish Education | $400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,437 | $20,015 | $9,975 | $8,400 | 8 | $8,400 | $15 | $1,269 |
| 2024 | $18,398 | $20,070 | $14,000 | $12,500 | 8 | $12,500 | $70 | $817 |
| 2023 | $12,328 | $20,021 | $7,700 | $6,200 | 7 | $6,200 | $21 | $248 |
| 2022 | $7 | $1 | $10,750 | $8,800 | 5 | $8,800 | $1 | $239 |
| 2021 | $10,756 | $4 | $41,962 | $40,050 | 10 | — | $4 | $1,596 |
| 2020 | $52,714 | $52,103 | $36,450 | $34,800 | 13 | — | $596 | $2,395 |
| 2019 | $37,062 | $59,703 | $67,960 | $66,310 | 11 | — | $72 | $2,015 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alex and Zoli Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Alex and Zoli Foundation is led by Carol Ungar, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol Ungar
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eugene David Ungar
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Marsh
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alex and Zoli Foundation
How much does Alex and Zoli Foundation give each year?
Alex and Zoli Foundation gave $8K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 8 grants.
What is Alex and Zoli Foundation's typical grant size?
Alex and Zoli Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,050, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alex and Zoli Foundation give grants?
Alex and Zoli Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, NJ (3 grants).
Does Alex and Zoli Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Alex and Zoli Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Jewish Education" (6 grants).
Who are Alex and Zoli Foundation's largest grantees?
Alex and Zoli Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Congregation Tiferet Yaakov ($5,000), AFO Machon Daniel ($500) and AFO Torah B'yisrael ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Alex and Zoli Foundation?
Alex and Zoli Foundation reported $28K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Alex and Zoli Foundation's EIN?
Alex and Zoli Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4856691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Alex and Zoli Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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