Jason E Zidell Foundation
The Jason E Zidell Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. Its stated mission is “Tikkun Olam”—healing the world through action and education by facilitating impactful, multigenerational change in the local community and beyond.
Jason E Zidell Foundation at a glance
In short: Jason E Zidell Foundation gave $197K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Oregon. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $197,266
- +83.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,174
- +83.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,426,378
- -9.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jason E Zidell Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says applications should be in writing and state how the funds will be used. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Jason E Zidell
Mailing address: 2020 Sw 4Th Avenue Suite 600, Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 228-8961
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jason E Zidell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catlin Gabel School ($43K). Together the top 10 received $182K.
Grant Size Distribution
69 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 69 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 5% to recipients in New York. The foundation’s mission statement refers to its local community and beyond.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jason E Zidell Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 103% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 148% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 $86K (2023) to $197K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $197K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catlin Gabel School Portland, OR | Community center for athletics & wellness pledge & general operating support | $43,333 |
| MJCC Portland, OR | MJCC Capital Campaign Pledge & General Operational Support | $43,333 |
| Morrison Child & Family Services Portland, OR | Sage Program Kids for Kids Initiative | $25,000 |
| Portland Jewish Academy Portland, OR | 2025 PJA Family Camp + General Operational Support | $13,600 |
| B'nai B'rith Camp Beaverton, OR | Field House Project | $10,000 |
| Native American Youth & Family Center Portland, OR | Family Center Food Pantry | $10,000 |
| New Avenues for Youth Portland, OR | General Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Outside IN Portland, OR | General Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Israel Tech Mission White Plains, NY | General Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation Aloha, OR | General Operational Support | $7,000 |
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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 | $1,426,378 | $65,933 | $223,254 | $197,266 | 13 | $212,063 | $64,873 | $143,664 |
| 2024 | $1,583,699 | $570,112 | $122,425 | $107,500 | 13 | $116,844 | $291,341 | $113,765 |
| 2023 | $1,136,012 | $59,678 | $93,128 | $86,000 | 13 | $87,774 | $57,059 | $109,108 |
| 2022 | $1,169,462 | $49,180 | $127,466 | $97,020 | 15 | $119,783 | $46,979 | $108,054 |
| 2021 | $1,247,748 | $90,591 | $100,466 | $89,500 | 15 | $97,881 | $89,863 | $114,165 |
| 2020 | $1,257,623 | $237,386 | $107,795 | $94,500 | 17 | — | $254,377 | $91,753 |
| 2019 | $1,128,032 | $50,254 | $109,059 | $93,000 | 17 | — | $49,244 | $94,322 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jason E Zidell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $144K 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’s website describes its mission as healing the world through action and education and supporting impactful, multigenerational change in its local community and beyond.
Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Catlin Gabel School, which received $43,333, says it fosters compassionate and curious citizens by inspiring a love of learning and responsible action. Portland Jewish Academy, awarded $13,600, describes its work as providing values-based education and supporting children’s social, emotional and spiritual growth. Outside In, New Avenues for Youth, Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation, and Outside the Frame received grants of $10,000, $10,000, $7,000, and $5,000, respectively. Those grantees describe their missions as advancing health and self-sufficiency, ending youth homelessness, supporting Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, and training homeless and marginalized youth to direct their own films and lives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 13 grants totaling $197,266. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $43,333, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest listed grants were $43,333 each to Catlin Gabel School for a community center for athletics and wellness pledge and general operating support, and to MJCC for a capital campaign pledge and general operational support. Morrison Child & Family Services received $25,000 for its Sage Program Kids for Kids Initiative. Other listed awards included $13,600 to Portland Jewish Academy and $10,000 each to B’nai B’rith Camp, Native American Youth & Family Center, New Avenues for Youth, Outside In, and Israel Tech Mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jason E Zidell, Jay Zidell, and Vicki Zidell as directors.
Jason E Zidell Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jason E. Zidell
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jay Zidell
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Vicki Zidell
Director
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 Jason E Zidell Foundation
How much does Jason E Zidell Foundation give each year?
Jason E Zidell Foundation gave $197K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $108K across 13 grants.
What is Jason E Zidell Foundation's typical grant size?
Jason E Zidell Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,174, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jason E Zidell Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Jason E Zidell Foundation give grants?
Jason E Zidell Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (10 grants).
Does Jason E Zidell Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 69% of Jason E Zidell Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jason E Zidell Foundation's largest grantees?
Jason E Zidell Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Catlin Gabel School ($43,333), MJCC ($43,333) and Morrison Child & Family Services ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jason E Zidell Foundation?
Jason E Zidell Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $212K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $144K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jason E Zidell Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes its mission as healing the world through action and education and supporting impactful, multigenerational change in its local community and beyond. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jason E Zidell Foundation?
The filing says applications should be in writing and state how the funds will be used. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jason E Zidell Foundation's EIN?
Jason E Zidell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1331876. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 6, 2024)
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