Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation
The Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation is a private foundation based in West Palm Beach, Florida. It supports other organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) through contributions and does not conduct direct charitable activities.
Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation at a glance
In short: Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation gave $870K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $869,708
- -5.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -21.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,450
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $642,418
- -22.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1100 S Flagler Drive 1601, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Phone: (973) 981-4090
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cornell University ($560K). Together the top 10 received $816K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 120 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (71%), Massachusetts (13%), Florida (5%), Illinois (5%), and Washington, DC (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
How Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation gives
- 35% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 339% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $813K (2021) to $1.2M (2020). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $870K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | General Support | $560,000 |
| Nantucket Golf Club Foundation Siasconset, MA | General Support | $62,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital Nantucket, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | General Support | $40,001 |
| The Society of the Four Arts Inc Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Committee New York City, NY | General Support | $20,000 |
| The Washington Institute Washington, DC | General Support | $17,600 |
| One Mind Institute Rutherford, CA | General Support | $16,500 |
| The Headstrong Project Inc Flushing, NY | General Support | $15,000 |
| Atlantic Council of the US Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $642,418 | $707,779 | $898,526 | $869,708 | 26 | $869,808 | $707,779 | $256,583 |
| 2024 | $833,165 | $975,560 | $938,203 | $920,244 | 33 | $922,744 | $973,060 | $266,063 |
| 2023 | $870,808 | $762,350 | $1,000,560 | $989,150 | 31 | $992,908 | $758,814 | $269,228 |
| 2022 | $1,034,018 | $775,987 | $942,915 | $908,254 | 29 | $910,254 | $724,278 | $416,646 |
| 2021 | $1,424,577 | $444,082 | $831,332 | $813,216 | 1 | — | $436,900 | $300,853 |
| 2020 | $1,811,827 | $302,578 | $1,243,648 | $1,239,797 | 1 | — | $299,392 | $253,363 |
| 2019 | $2,752,897 | $385,920 | $913,469 | $849,492 | 1 | — | $347,353 | $276,921 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $257K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to support other organizations exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3).
Its grants include organizations whose missions span different fields. For example, the Nantucket Golf Club Foundation says it supports local 501(c)(3) organizations and scholarship programs in education. The Society of the Four Arts says it enriches the Palm Beach County community through educational and cultural programs. The American Jewish Committee says its mission includes advancing the wellbeing of Jewish people and Israel, human rights, and democratic values.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $869,708. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $560,000, with a median of $6,250. The largest grant was $560,000 to Cornell University for general support. Other notable grants included $62,000 to the Nantucket Golf Club Foundation, $50,000 to Nantucket Cottage Hospital, $40,001 to the University of Chicago, and $25,000 to the Society of the Four Arts; each was reported for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barry L. Zubrow and Jan Rock Zubrow as part-time trustees.
Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barry L. Zubrow
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Rock Zubrow
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard M. Hayden (2019–2021) — Trustee & Part-Time
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 Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation
How much does Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation give each year?
Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation gave $870K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $920K across 33 grants.
What is Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation's typical grant size?
Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,250, and its average grant was $33,450, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation give grants?
Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation gives mostly in New York: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York City, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation's largest grantees?
Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cornell University ($560,000), Nantucket Golf Club Foundation ($62,000) and Nantucket Cottage Hospital ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation?
Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation reported $642K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $870K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $257K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to support other organizations exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation's EIN?
Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3532026. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Barry L and Jan R Zubrow 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.
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 July 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Barry L and Jan R Zubrow Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/barry-l-and-jan-r-zubrow-foundation-morg_e525bb3bd8014066b4460f3906bbc012
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