M & Sa Zollo Foundation
M & SA Zollo Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in New York, including organizations serving people and families, youth, and local communities.
M & Sa Zollo Foundation at a glance
In short: M & Sa Zollo Foundation gave $114K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $113,913
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- Average grant
- $9,493
- Median grant
- $11,391
- Total assets
- $3,389,457
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to M & Sa Zollo Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 Righter Parkway Suite 300A, Wilmington, DE 19803
Phone: (302) 573-5821
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who M & Sa Zollo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Blue Kats Mens Club ($17K). Together the top 10 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to organizations in New York. Named recipients were located in communities including Kingston, Saugerties, Garrison, and Hudson.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How M & Sa Zollo Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 67% 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
In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Kats Mens Club Saugerties, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $17,087 |
| Family of Woodstock Inc Kingston, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $14,239 |
| Kingston Self-Help Center Inc DBA Peopl es Place Kingston, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $14,239 |
| The Walter Hoving Home Inc Garrison, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $11,391 |
| Pregnancy Support Center of Ulster Count y DBA Bravo Center Kingston, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $11,391 |
| Circle of Friends for the Dying Inc Kingston, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $11,391 |
| Center for Creative Education Kingston, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $11,391 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Ulster County Inc Kingston, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $5,696 |
| Esopus Creek Conservancy Inc Saugerties, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $5,696 |
| Hudson City School District Community En dowment Fund Inc Hudson, NY | Unrestricted Gift | $5,696 |
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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 | $3,389,457 | $129,740 | $185,861 | $113,913 | 12 | $117,337 | $63,398 | $176,267 |
| 2024 | $3,418,418 | $3,618,101 | $28,759 | — | — | $12,173 | $188,099 | $126,085 |
| 2023 | $60,164 | $35,161 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M & Sa Zollo Foundation reported a distributable amount of $176K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include crisis intervention and family support, end-of-life care, arts and youth education, and conservation and environmental education. For example, Family of Woodstock describes its work as providing confidential crisis intervention, information, prevention, and support services to individuals and families. Circle of Friends for the Dying describes its mission as offering a home-like setting for people near the end of life. Center for Creative Education says it promotes youth and community awareness through arts, wellness, and education, while Esopus Creek Conservancy says it conserves natural landscapes and habitats and shares those resources through education and youth programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $113,913. Grants ranged from $2,848 to $17,087, with a median of $11,391. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The largest awards included $17,087 to Blue Kats Mens Club; $14,239 each to Family of Woodstock Inc and Kingston Self-Help Center Inc DBA Peopl; and $11,391 each to The Walter Hoving Home Inc, Pregnancy Support Center of Ulster Count, Circle of Friends for the Dying Inc, and Center for Creative Education.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
M & Sa Zollo Foundation's only listed officer is First State Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
First State Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$6K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard Zollo (2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to First State Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about M & Sa Zollo Foundation
How much does M & Sa Zollo Foundation give each year?
M & Sa Zollo Foundation gave $114K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is M & Sa Zollo Foundation's typical grant size?
M & Sa Zollo Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,391, and its average grant was $9,493, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does M & Sa Zollo Foundation give grants?
M & Sa Zollo Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kingston, NY (7 grants) and Saugerties, NY (3 grants).
Does M & Sa Zollo Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of M & Sa Zollo Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are M & Sa Zollo Foundation's largest grantees?
M & Sa Zollo Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Blue Kats Mens Club ($17,087), Family of Woodstock Inc ($14,239) and Kingston Self-Help Center Inc DBA Peopl es Place ($14,239), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is M & Sa Zollo Foundation?
M & Sa Zollo Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $117K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $176K (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.
What does M & Sa Zollo Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include crisis intervention and family support, end-of-life care, arts and youth education, and conservation and environmental education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from M & Sa Zollo Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is M & Sa Zollo Foundation's EIN?
M & Sa Zollo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4653129. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does M & Sa Zollo Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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