Ann Zachary Foundation
The Ann Zachary Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2022 filing reports support for general operating costs at named charitable organizations, including Jewish Care, Leo Baeck College, and North Western Reform Synagogue. No filing is on record after 2022, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Ann Zachary Foundation at a glance
In short: Ann Zachary Foundation gave $27K across 26 grants in 2022 (avg $1K), top state California. 42% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $27,313
- -28.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 26
- -18.8% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $1,051
- -11.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $241
- Total assets
- $475,000
- -5.7% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (11 of 26, 2022)
- Primary geography
- California (2% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ann Zachary Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1350 Ave Of The Americasfl2Ste266, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (646) 867-0994
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ann Zachary Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Jewish Care ($12K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2022 filing’s recipient-state breakdown shows 2% of grant dollars going to California and 0% each to the District of Columbia and New York. The state label associated with the remaining 98% is not provided.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ann Zachary Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 11 of 26 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $879; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $241 first-time, $241 repeat.
- 50% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $38K (2021). In 2022 it made 26 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Care | General Operating | $12,108 |
| Leo Baeck College | General Operating | $6,024 |
| North Western Reform Synagogue | General Operating | $3,045 |
| Jewish Association | General Operating | $1,205 |
| World Jewish Relief | General Operating | $723 |
| Justgiving | General Operating | $663 |
| Henderson - Go Fund ME Redwood City, CA | General Operating | $500 |
| Alyth Choral Society | General Operating | $319 |
| Tikva | General Operating | $301 |
| Ujia | General Operating | $301 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported $11,987 in revenue in 2020.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $475,000 | — | $27,313 | $27,313 | 26 | $27,313 | — | $24,018 |
| 2021 | $503,814 | — | $43,235 | $38,069 | 32 | $38,069 | — | $26,019 |
| 2020 | $546,643 | $11,987 | $24,804 | $20,168 | 23 | — | $11,987 | $27,581 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ann Zachary Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2022 filing does not state a broader mission. It identifies direct charitable activities supporting general operating costs for Jewish Care, Leo Baeck College, and North Western Reform Synagogue. The filing also lists grants to other charitable organizations, with general operating support stated as the purpose for the largest grants.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $27,313. Grants ranged from $13 to $12,108, with a median of $241. Its largest reported grants were $12,108 to Jewish Care, $6,024 to Leo Baeck College, and $3,045 to North Western Reform Synagogue, each for general operating costs. Other grants included $1,205 to Jewish Association and $723 to World Jewish Relief, also for general operating costs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Josephine Haller as president; Frederic Haller as secretary/treasurer; and Ilona Haller, Alexander Haller, Stefan Haller, and Robin Haller as directors.
Ann Zachary Foundation is led by Josephine Haller, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Josephine Haller
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Haller
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ilona Haller
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Haller
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stefan Haller
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frederic Haller
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Ann Zachary Foundation
How much does Ann Zachary Foundation give each year?
Ann Zachary Foundation gave $27K across 26 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $38K across 32 grants.
What is Ann Zachary Foundation's typical grant size?
Ann Zachary Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $241, and its average grant was $1,051, across 26 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ann Zachary Foundation that year got $879 on average.
Does Ann Zachary Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ann Zachary Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ann Zachary Foundation's largest grantees?
Ann Zachary Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Jewish Care ($12,108), Leo Baeck College ($6,024) and North Western Reform Synagogue ($3,045), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Ann Zachary Foundation?
Ann Zachary Foundation reported $475K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ann Zachary Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2022 filing does not state a broader mission. It identifies direct charitable activities supporting general operating costs for Jewish Care, Leo Baeck College, and North Western Reform Synagogue. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ann Zachary Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Ann Zachary Foundation make grants?
The 2022 filing’s recipient-state breakdown shows 2% of grant dollars going to California and 0% each to the District of Columbia and New York. The state label associated with the remaining 98% is not provided.
What is Ann Zachary Foundation's EIN?
Ann Zachary Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 98-0560203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Ann Zachary Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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