Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat
The Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundation is a private foundation located in Hill, New Hampshire. Its 2021 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations addressing poverty, cancer, and other community needs. The most recent filing on record is for 2021, with no later filing reported; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat at a glance
In short: Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat gave $75K across 17 grants in 2021 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $74,688
- +85.2% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 17
- -26.1% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $4,393
- +150.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $672
- Total assets
- $30,737
- -13.3% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- California (67% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 61 Keezar Road, Hill, NH 03243
Phone: (978) 623-7254
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Lazarus House ($60K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 40 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in California (67%) and Massachusetts (23%), followed by Tennessee (6%), New York (1%), and Virginia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat gives
- 44% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $75K (2021). In 2021 it made 17 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lazarus House San Francisco, CA | General Philanthropy | $50,000 |
| Lazarus House Lawrence, MA | General Philanthropy | $10,000 |
| St Jude Memphis, TN | General Philanthropy | $4,750 |
| Red SOX Foundation Boston, MA | General Philanthropy | $2,570 |
| The Progeria Research Peabody, MA | General Philanthropy | $1,300 |
| St Francis House Boston, MA | General Philanthropy | $1,250 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Philanthropy | $911 |
| Pan Mass Challenge Needham, MA | General Philanthropy | $768 |
| Childfund International Richmond, VA | General Philanthropy | $672 |
| Cops for Kids with Cancer Braintree, MA | General Philanthropy | $515 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $30,737 | $70,000 | $74,723 | $74,688 | 17 | $74,688 | $2,454 |
| 2020 | $35,460 | $75,000 | $40,419 | $40,319 | 23 | — | $4,161 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Lazarus House Inc. describes its work as providing shelter, food, clothing, education, and support for homeless and poor people in the Lawrence, Massachusetts area. Cops for Kids with Cancer Inc. says it assists families and medical facilities supporting, caring for, and treating children with cancer. Community Servings Inc. describes its mission as providing medically tailored meals and groceries to chronically and critically ill people and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $74,688. Awards ranged from $50 to $50,000, with a median grant of $672. The largest grants were $50,000 to Lazarus House in San Francisco, California, and $10,000 to Lazarus House in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Other notable awards included $4,750 to St Jude in Memphis, Tennessee, and $2,570 to the Red Sox Foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. The listed grants were designated for general philanthropy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Frank E Zavrl and Paula D Zavrl as trustees.
Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Frank E. Zavrl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula D. Zavrl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat
How much does Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat give each year?
Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat gave $75K across 17 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $40K across 23 grants.
What is Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat's typical grant size?
Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat's median grant in 2021 was $672, and its average grant was $4,393, across 17 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat give grants?
Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat gives mostly in California: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (23%) and Tennessee (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat's largest grantees?
Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat's largest 2021 grantees include Lazarus House ($60,000 across 2 grants), St Jude ($4,750) and Red SOX Foundation ($2,570), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat?
Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat reported $31K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Lazarus House Inc. describes its work as providing shelter, food, clothing, education, and support for homeless and poor people in the Lawrence, Massachusetts area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat's EIN?
Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1536223. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Frank and Paula Zavrl Charitable Foundat 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 2020–2021
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