Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation
The Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including museums, educational institutions, performing arts organizations, and nonprofits providing support to children.
Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation at a glance
In short: Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation gave $1.1M across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), mostly in New York. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,056,350
- +16.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,597
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,650
- Total assets
- $22,373,239
- +56.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (6 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 335 Madison Ave 15Fl, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 708-0296
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Whitney Museum of American Art ($275K). Together the top 10 received $998K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 77 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in New York, NY. In 2024, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 33% to recipients in Florida. Texas, California, and Washington, DC each accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 19 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $39K; repeat grants $63K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 69% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $635K (2022) to $1.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whitney Museum of American Art New York, NY | IRC SEC. 170(c) ORGANIZATIONS - PUBLIC CHARITIES | $275,000 |
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | IRC SEC. 170(c) ORGANIZATIONS - PUBLIC CHARITIES | $200,000 |
| Lehrman Community Day School Inc Miami Beach, FL | IRC SEC. 170(c) ORGANIZATIONS - PUBLIC CHARITIES | $140,000 |
| The New York Historical Society New York, NY | IRC SEC. 170(c) ORGANIZATIONS - PUBLIC CHARITIESIRC SEC. 170(c) ORGANIZATIONS - PUBLIC CHARITIES | $125,000 |
| New York City Center Inc New York, NY | IRC SEC. 170(c) ORGANIZATIONS - PUBLIC CHARITIES | $100,000 |
| 92ND Street YMCA New York, NY | IRC SEC. 170(c) ORGANIZATIONS - PUBLIC CHARITIES | $70,000 |
| Cornell University Ithica, NY | IRC SEC. 170(c) ORGANIZATIONS - PUBLIC CHARITIES | $35,000 |
| Museum of Modern Arts Inc New York, NY | IRC SEC. 170(c) ORGANIZATIONS - PUBLIC CHARITIES | $25,000 |
| Serpentine Americas Foundation Dallas, TX | IRC SEC. 170(c) ORGANIZATIONS - PUBLIC CHARITIES | $15,000 |
| Film at Lincoln Center New York, NY | IRC SEC. 170(c) ORGANIZATIONS - PUBLIC CHARITIES | $12,650 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,373,239 | $9,149,453 | $1,068,699 | $1,056,350 | 19 | $1,057,100 | $999,453 | $1,531,073 |
| 2023 | $14,292,485 | $1,134,527 | $919,135 | $909,848 | 17 | $910,598 | $834,488 | $1,224,129 |
| 2022 | $14,001,663 | $915,836 | $641,644 | $634,633 | 16 | $635,383 | $611,336 | $1,208,798 |
| 2021 | $13,731,971 | $750,441 | $1,179,719 | $1,177,180 | 13 | $1,178,680 | $450,441 | $1,201,285 |
| 2020 | $14,160,499 | $738,727 | $1,326,054 | $1,315,500 | 12 | — | $438,471 | $1,028,372 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported a range of public charities. Among them, the Whitney Museum of American Art says it presents and collects art from the United States and fosters creativity and dialogue. Lehrman Community Day School describes its mission as educating students in a pluralistic Jewish academic community. New York City Center says it presents dance and musical theater and seeks to make the arts accessible to broad audiences. Baby2Baby says it provides children in need with basic necessities including diapers, formula, and clothing.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $1,056,350. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $275,000, with a median of $12,650. Its largest grants included $275,000 to the Whitney Museum of American Art, $200,000 to the University of Miami, $140,000 to Lehrman Community Day School, $125,000 to the New York Historical Society, and $100,000 to New York City Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Zalaznick and Barbara Zalaznick as trustees.
Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Zalaznick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Zalaznick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation
How much does Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation give each year?
Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation gave $1.1M across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $910K across 17 grants.
What is Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation's typical grant size?
Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,650, and its average grant was $55,597, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation that year got $39K on average.
Where does Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation give grants?
Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation gives mostly in New York: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants).
Does Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "IRC SEC. 170(c) ORGANIZATIONS - PUBLIC CHARITIES" (18 grants).
Who are Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation's largest grantees?
Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Whitney Museum of American Art ($275,000), University of Miami ($200,000) and Lehrman Community Day School Inc ($140,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation?
Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation reported $22.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported a range of public charities. Among them, the Whitney Museum of American Art says it presents and collects art from the United States and fosters creativity and dialogue. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation's EIN?
Barbara and David Zalaznick Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3921831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Barbara and David Zalaznick 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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