Lee and Jerry Zoldan Charitable Foundation
Lee and Jerry Zoldan Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2K.
Lee and Jerry Zoldan Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Lee and Jerry Zoldan Charitable Foundation gave $2K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $402.4), top state New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,012
- +82.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $402
- -26.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- New York (45% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Lee and Jerry Zoldan Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Israaid ($512). Together the top 5 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lee and Jerry Zoldan Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 92% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $24K (2020). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Israaid Palo Alto, CA | General Support | $512 |
| Friends of Israel Scitech Schools Inc New York, NY | General Support | $500 |
| Center for Israel Education Inc Atlanta, GA | General Support | $500 |
| Innovation Africa New York, NY | General Support | $400 |
| Save a Child's Heart Foundation US Inc Potoma, MD | General Support | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $8,647 | $8,792 | $2,012 | 5 | $8,792 | — | $33 |
| 2022 | $145 | $8,500 | $9,489 | $1,100 | 2 | $9,489 | — | $27 |
| 2021 | $1,134 | $16,550 | $16,883 | $8,050 | 9 | $16,883 | — | $39 |
| 2020 | $1,467 | $32,199 | $34,243 | $24,056 | 15 | — | $1 | $705 |
| 2019 | $3,511 | $27,500 | $32,814 | $22,860 | 6 | — | — | $291 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lee and Jerry Zoldan Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lee and Jerry Zoldan Charitable Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Aaron Zoldan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald I. Zoldan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Simons Zoldan
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Lee and Jerry Zoldan Charitable Foundation
How much does Lee and Jerry Zoldan Charitable Foundation give each year?
Lee and Jerry Zoldan Charitable Foundation gave $2K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $1K across 2 grants.
What is Lee and Jerry Zoldan Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Lee and Jerry Zoldan Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $500, and its average grant was $402, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lee and Jerry Zoldan Charitable Foundation give grants?
Lee and Jerry Zoldan Charitable Foundation's top state is New York, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (25%) and Georgia (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Lee and Jerry Zoldan Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lee and Jerry Zoldan Charitable Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lee and Jerry Zoldan Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Lee and Jerry Zoldan Charitable Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Israaid ($512), Friends of Israel Scitech Schools Inc ($500) and Center for Israel Education Inc ($500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is Lee and Jerry Zoldan Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Lee and Jerry Zoldan Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lee and Jerry Zoldan Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Lee and Jerry Zoldan Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4822967. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 16, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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