Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation
The Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. Its mission is to support organizations that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, with a primary focus on community and cultural vitality in and around the Portland and Vancouver, Washington metropolitan areas.
Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation gave $1.7M across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), mostly in Oregon. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,660,144
- -15.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,568
- -13.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Total assets
- $14,935,275
- -0.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (92% 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 Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says applications should be in writing and state how the funds will be used. It lists no restrictions on awards and says giving is not limited to preselected organizations. The foundation website notes that its letter-of-inquiry process is currently on pause.
- Review Cycle
- None is listed on the 2025 filing.
- Deadline
- None is listed on the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Jane Brockbank
Mailing address: 2020 Sw 4Th Ave Suite 600, Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 937-2236
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation
Who Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Portland Jewish Academy ($298K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 163 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says its primary focus is the Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington metropolitan areas. In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon and 7% to recipients in Washington. Listed Washington recipients included Clark County Food Bank and Community Foundation for Southwest Washington, both in Vancouver.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 39 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 97% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2020) to $2.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Jewish Academy Portland, OR | 2024 Auction Match Sponsorship | $297,944 |
| Providence St Vincent Medical Foundation Portland, OR | Reimagining Emergency Room | $250,000 |
| Providence Portland Medical Foundation Portland, OR | Creating Hope 2025 Support & Pancreatic Cancer Research | $150,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Portland Portland, OR | Catalyst fund $1 for $2 match, security fund matching grant, & l.a. Fire relief fund | $148,000 |
| Bnai Brith Beaverton, OR | 2025 BB Bash Legacy Building & Annual Pledge | $102,000 |
| Oregon Symphony Portland, OR | 2025 GALA | $100,000 |
| Eastside Jewish Commons Portland, OR | Donor Challenge Grant | $54,000 |
| Oregon Hillel Eugene, OR | 2024-2025 Support Pledge | $50,000 |
| NCSY Portland, OR | The Q Project 2025 | $45,000 |
| Oregon Jewish Museum Portland, OR | General Operations Support | $45,000 |
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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 | $14,935,275 | $1,996,827 | $2,024,142 | $1,660,144 | 39 | $1,842,164 | $1,721,523 | $1,518,476 |
| 2024 | $14,962,590 | $439,184 | $2,439,731 | $1,957,044 | 40 | $2,210,152 | $838,328 | $1,472,884 |
| 2023 | $16,963,137 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $17,154,671 | $1,932,123 | $1,518,694 | $1,347,548 | 40 | $1,495,333 | $530,833 | $1,054,099 |
| 2021 | $16,741,242 | $-205,357 | $1,405,043 | $1,353,600 | 44 | $1,380,913 | $479,426 | $1,102,001 |
| 2020 | $18,351,642 | $547,616 | $1,382,635 | $1,216,192 | 44 | — | $545,081 | $853,221 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2025 — 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 identifies three pillars of giving: Wellness, supporting access to human services and progress in health and medical research; Community Enrichment, supporting education, arts and culture; and Jewish Heritage, supporting multigenerational engagement and community building. Its stated values include tzedakah, strong community relationships, and giving that addresses immediate needs as well as longer-term change.
Its 2025 grants illustrate support for organizations working in these areas. Portland Jewish Academy, which received $297,944, describes its mission as providing values-based education and supporting children’s social, emotional and spiritual growth. Providence St. Vincent Medical Foundation and Providence Portland Medical Foundation received $250,000 and $150,000, respectively; both describe their mission as serving all, especially people who are poor and vulnerable. Eastside Jewish Commons, awarded $54,000, says it works to sustain an inclusive community space for people to connect, learn and grow. Urban Gleaners, awarded $35,000, says it collects surplus food and redistributes it to food-insecure children and families. Other 2025 recipients included organizations working in social justice education, hunger relief, Jewish community life, music and culture.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $1,660,144. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $297,944, with a median of $18,000. Notable awards included $297,944 to Portland Jewish Academy for a 2024 auction match sponsorship; $250,000 to Providence St. Vincent Medical Foundation for reimagining its emergency room; $150,000 to Providence Portland Medical Foundation for support and pancreatic cancer research; and $148,000 to Jewish Federation of Portland for matching funds and fire relief.
The foundation also awarded $100,000 to Oregon Symphony for its 2025 gala, $50,000 to Oregon Hillel for a support pledge, and $45,000 each to NCSY and Oregon Jewish Museum. Other listed awards included $36,000 to Maayan Torah Day School and $30,000 to Tivnu Building Justice.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jay Zidell, Diane Zidell, Larry Richards, Josh Frankel and Jason Zidell as directors.
Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diane Zidell
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jay Zidell
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Larry Richards
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason Zidell
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Josh Frankel
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation
How much does Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation give each year?
Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation gave $1.7M across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.0M across 40 grants.
What is Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $18,000, and its average grant was $42,568, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation give grants?
Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (25 grants), Vancouver, WA (7 grants) and Beaverton, OR (2 grants).
Does Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 51% of Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Portland Jewish Academy ($297,944), Providence St Vincent Medical Foundation ($250,000) and Providence Portland Medical Foundation ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation?
Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation reported $14.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation identifies three pillars of giving: Wellness, supporting access to human services and progress in health and medical research; Community Enrichment, supporting education, arts and culture; and Jewish Heritage, supporting multigenerational engagement and community building. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation?
The 2025 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 Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3912349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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