KZ Family Foundation
KZ Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $119K in total assets. In 2024, it made $1K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $3K.
KZ Family Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $118,651
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $6,631
- -106.9% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $1,425
- -99.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,800
- -99.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who KZ Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 27 (22%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How KZ Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 26% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2023) to $19.2M (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust (Donor Advised Trust) Jenkintown, PA | Unrestricted | $1,900,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $118,651 | $6,631 | $2,800 | — | — | $1,425 | $3,198 | $5,500 |
| 2023 | $114,820 | $-96,460 | $1,912,450 | $1,900,000 | 1 | $1,906,350 | $9,813 | $33,712 |
| 2022 | $2,123,730 | $-308,571 | $8,504,000 | $8,500,000 | 2 | $8,500,000 | $59,714 | $240,433 |
| 2021 | $10,936,301 | $30,139,672 | $19,203,371 | $19,202,300 | 24 | $19,202,300 | $185,696 | $913,682 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, KZ Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
KZ Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barry Zyskind
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Esther Zyskind
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 KZ Family Foundation
How large is KZ Family Foundation?
KZ Family Foundation reported $119K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does KZ Family Foundation operate?
KZ Family Foundation has awarded grants in Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.
What is KZ Family Foundation's EIN?
KZ Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-6822850. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work KZ Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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