Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable
The Jay & Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2005 and based in Portland, Oregon. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting charitable causes that improve community life and cultural vitality in the Pacific Northwest.
Key facts about Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable
In short: Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable 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.
- EIN
- 20-3912349
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,660,144
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- Average grant
- $42,568
- Median grant
- $18,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 39, 2025)
- Total assets
- $14,935,275
- Primary geography
- Oregon (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation accepts applications and is open to grant proposals. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Quick answers about Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable
How much does Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable give each year?
Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable 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's typical grant size?
Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable'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 give grants?
Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable 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 give general operating support?
Yes: 51% of Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable'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's largest grantees?
Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable'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.
Is Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable 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.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.9M
-0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
-15.2% YoY
Grant Count
39
-2.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$43K
-13.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Jay & Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation is described as "a manifestation of three generations of effort." The foundation's mission is to support organizations that make a meaningful difference in improving the lives of people, both now and in the future.
The foundation operates around three primary pillars of giving:
Wellness: Supporting access to human services and progress in health & medical research
Community Enrichment: Supporting projects centered on education, arts and culture
Jewish Heritage: Supporting multi-generational engagement and community building
The foundation's vision encompasses:
- A strong, vibrant Jewish community in Portland and beyond
- Universal access to basic needs and tools for thriving
- Research-driven cures for cancer and other life-threatening diseases
- Thriving arts and culture organizations contributing to a dynamic city
- Community-centered reimagining of a better future
The foundation's giving is rooted in the Jewish value of tzedakah, emphasizing strategic and empathetic giving to build self-sufficiency and a more just society, while maintaining strong community relationships and addressing both immediate needs and long-term systems change.
Grantmaking
Average Grant
amount varies by year
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's primary geographic focus is the Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington metropolitan areas. The foundation also supports organizations in Louisiana and Washington state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 39 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $14,962,590
- Total Giving: $1,957,044
- Total Revenues: $439,184
- Total Expenses: $2,439,731
- Number of Employees: 0
Historical Financial Data (2022):
- Total Assets: $17.2 million
- Total Giving: $1.3 million
- Number of Grants: 39
- Annual Giving Rate: 7.8% of assets
Funding Sources: The foundation's charitable activities are funded through dividends, interest, security sales, and partnership flow-through income.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,935,275 | $14,962,590 | $16,963,137 |
| Revenue | $1,996,827 | $439,184 | — |
| Expenses | $2,024,142 | $2,439,731 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,842,164 | $2,210,152 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,721,523 | $838,328 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $1,518,476 | $1,472,884 | — |
Data update history
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
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable
Giving History
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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable'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.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable fund?
The Jay & Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation is described as "a manifestation of three generations of effort." The foundation's mission is to support organizations that make a meaningful difference in improving the lives of people, both now and in the future. The foundation operates around three primary pillars of giving: **Wellness:** Supporting access to human services and progress in health & medical research **Community Enrichment:** Supporting projects centered on education, arts and cultu…
How do I apply for a grant from Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable?
The foundation accepts applications and is open to grant proposals. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable reported a distributable amount of $1.5M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable's EIN?
Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3912349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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