Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation
The Maxine & Jack Zarrow Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1988 and based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The foundation was created by Jack Zarrow (1925-2012) and Maxine Zarrow (1925-2021) to support transformational giving focused on vulnerable populations and community development. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since 2000.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$50.3M
-0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.8M
-3.4% YoY
Grant Count
117
-17.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+16.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: The Maxine & Jack Zarrow Family Foundation is committed to transformational giving and supports those most at risk through projects that have lasting impacts on people's lives. The foundation prioritizes efforts that protect the inherent right of individuals to live freely and safely, while respecting its legacy and commitment to the Tulsa and Jewish communities.
Core Values:
- Impact – Supporting projects with lasting impacts on people's lives at both micro and macro levels
- Courage – Leading by example and taking measured risks to support well-researched and groundbreaking initiatives
- Community – Dedicated to Tulsa and Jewish communities based on inherited traditions of giving
- Justice – Committed to protecting the inherent right of individuals to live freely and safely with equal rights, access, and treatment
Primary Funding Areas:
- Social services for vulnerable populations
- Mental health programs and research
- Medical research initiatives
- Arts and culture, particularly efforts to increase access to cultural resources
- Relief services for the poor, distressed, and underprivileged
- Health-related research and disease prevention
- Educational institutions
- Affordable housing and senior living initiatives
Grantmaking
Grants are considered by invitation only.
Grant Range
$5,000
Average Grant
$22,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's geographical preference for giving is Tulsa, Oklahoma and the state of Israel. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oklahoma, Minnesota, and California, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 22 states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023-2024):
- Total assets: $50.7 million (2023); $50.3 million (2024)
- Total revenue: $2.39 million (2023); $3.15 million (2024)
- Total expenses: $3.53 million (2023); $3.49 million (2024)
- Total liabilities: $44,000 (2023)
Historical Asset Growth: Total assets have grown from $36.7 million in 2011 to $50.3 million in 2024.
Grantmaking Trends: Annual giving has fluctuated, with the highest grantmaking activity in 2022 at $6.4 million distributed across 294 grants. Annual giving decreased to $2.9 million in 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $50,310,652 | $50,681,923 | $51,825,817 |
| Revenue | $3,149,517 | $2,385,268 | $17,464,502 |
| Expenses | $3,494,981 | $3,533,366 | $3,799,639 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,148,917 | $3,221,148 | $3,431,189 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,812,121 | $2,081,891 | $1,114,877 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,719,048 | $3,592,167 | $3,580,572 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustees:
- Gail Richards
- Hilary Zarrow
- Rebecca Richards
- Eric Richards
- Alison Zarrow
- Rachel Zarrow
Staff:
- Steve Cochran, Managing Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAIL RICHARDS | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| ERIC RICHARDS | VP/SECRETARY | — | — |
| HILARY ZARROW | VP/TREASURER/ASST SECRETAR | — | — |
| SHAWN CRISP | ASSISTANT TREASURER | — | — |
| ALISON ZARROW | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| RACHEL ZARROW | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| MAXINE ZARROW | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| REBECCA RICHARDS | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated commitment to addressing systemic issues affecting vulnerable populations in Tulsa. Recent initiatives include expanded focus on affordable housing and mental health services in the Tulsa area. The foundation has also supported educational innovation through awards such as the Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family K-16 Teaching Innovation Award.
Dr. Mary Jo Kirisits earns the 2022 Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family K-16 TeachingThe foundation continues to support major institutional projects, including significant contributions to medical research facilities and cultural institutions, while maintaining focus on direct services to vulnerable populations including those experiencing homelessness and at risk of eviction.
The Zarrow Foundations Expand Affordable Housing and Mental Health ServicesSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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