Michael Zelman Charitable Inc
Michael Zelman Charitable Inc is a private foundation based in Escondido, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with each listed grant designated for charitable support.
Michael Zelman Charitable Inc at a glance
In short: Michael Zelman Charitable Inc gave $863 across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $66.385), mostly in California. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $863
- -70.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $66
- -70.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50
- Total assets
- $34,471
- -3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Michael Zelman Charitable Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14163 Summit Crest, Escondido, CA 92025
Phone: (818) 512-5051
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael Zelman Charitable Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gift of Life Los Angeles ($200). Together the top 10 received $788.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in California (60%), Connecticut (12%), New York (11%), Washington, DC (10%), and Virginia (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Michael Zelman Charitable Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $53; repeat grants $75. How we count
Medians: $50 first-time, $52 repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $863 (2024) to $7K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $863.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gift of Life Los Angeles Agoura Hills, CA | Charitable Support | $200 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | Charitable Support | $100 |
| International Rescue Community Glendale, CA | Charitable Support | $100 |
| Project Hope Washington, DC | Charitable Support | $85 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charitable Support | $70 |
| SD Rescue Mission San Diego, CA | Charitable Support | $54 |
| SPCA San Diego, CA | Charitable Support | $50 |
| Feeding San Diego San Diego, CA | Charitable Support | $50 |
| Childfund International Richmond, VA | Charitable Support | $44 |
| Peta Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Support | $35 |
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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 | $34,471 | $1,222 | $2,395 | $863 | 13 | $863 | — | — |
| 2023 | $35,644 | $5,399 | $3,828 | $2,964 | 13 | $2,964 | — | — |
| 2022 | $34,073 | $16 | $9,642 | $6,654 | 9 | $6,654 | — | — |
| 2021 | $43,699 | $44,305 | $6,123 | $5,428 | 9 | $5,428 | $3,057 | — |
| 2020 | $5,517 | $5,044 | $2,886 | $1,337 | 5 | — | $4 | — |
| 2019 | $3,359 | $1,127 | $6,003 | $4,810 | 4 | — | — | $263 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including hunger relief, child welfare, medical aid, animal welfare, and support for veterans. For example, Feeding San Diego describes its mission as connecting people facing hunger with nutritious meals through food rescue, direct service, and community partnerships. Veterans of Foreign Wars describes its purposes as fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $863 across 13 grants. Grants ranged from $25 to $200, with a median of $50. Among its largest grants were $200 to Gift of Life Los Angeles, $100 each to Save the Children and International Rescue Community, and $85 to Project Hope. Other recipients included Doctors Without Borders ($70), Feeding San Diego ($50), and Veterans of Foreign Wars ($25).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Zelman, Jeanette Zelman, and Brittany Zelman as directors.
Michael Zelman Charitable Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brittany Zelman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette Zelman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Zelman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Michael Zelman Charitable Inc
How much does Michael Zelman Charitable Inc give each year?
Michael Zelman Charitable Inc gave $863 across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 13 grants.
What is Michael Zelman Charitable Inc's typical grant size?
Michael Zelman Charitable Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50, and its average grant was $66, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michael Zelman Charitable Inc that year got $53 on average.
Where does Michael Zelman Charitable Inc give grants?
Michael Zelman Charitable Inc gives mostly in California: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (12%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Michael Zelman Charitable Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Michael Zelman Charitable Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (13 grants).
Who are Michael Zelman Charitable Inc's largest grantees?
Michael Zelman Charitable Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Gift of Life Los Angeles ($200), Save the Children ($100) and International Rescue Community ($100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael Zelman Charitable Inc?
Michael Zelman Charitable Inc reported $34K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1K.
What does Michael Zelman Charitable Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including hunger relief, child welfare, medical aid, animal welfare, and support for veterans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael Zelman Charitable Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Michael Zelman Charitable Inc's EIN?
Michael Zelman Charitable Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4864062. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Michael Zelman Charitable Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 26, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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