Philip Zwickler Charitable and Memorial Fdn
Philip Zwickler Charitable and Memorial Fdn is a private foundation, based in Plainview, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $90K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $13K.
Philip Zwickler Charitable and Memorial Fdn at a glance
In short: Philip Zwickler Charitable and Memorial Fdn gave $13K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,098
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,620
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $89,758
- -6.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Philip Zwickler Charitable and Memorial Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Alternatives NYC ($5K). Together the top 5 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Philip Zwickler Charitable and Memorial Fdn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 332% of 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $18K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Alternatives NYC New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Alliance for Positive Change New York, NY | General | $4,000 |
| Foundation for Delaware County Media, PA | General | $3,000 |
| Action Cycling Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA | General | $1,045 |
| GMHC New York, NY | General | $53 |
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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 | $89,758 | $22,087 | $20,909 | $13,098 | 5 | $14,768 | $12,551 | $4,447 |
| 2024 | $95,477 | $17,272 | $18,338 | $12,765 | 6 | $15,189 | $8,048 | $2,316 |
| 2023 | $101,740 | $7,589 | $26,139 | $17,500 | 7 | $24,143 | $5,821 | $5,907 |
| 2022 | $120,290 | $23,390 | $23,118 | $11,800 | 7 | $20,101 | $14,174 | $6,414 |
| 2021 | $120,018 | $13,284 | $16,399 | $13,077 | 5 | $16,089 | $3,521 | $6,973 |
| 2020 | $123,089 | $8,097 | $17,821 | $13,605 | 8 | — | $6,178 | $6,401 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Philip Zwickler Charitable and Memorial Fdn reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Philip Zwickler Charitable and Memorial Fdn's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Allen Zwickler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caren Levine
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Silver
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Randi Zwickler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Philip Zwickler Charitable and Memorial Fdn
How much does Philip Zwickler Charitable and Memorial Fdn give each year?
Philip Zwickler Charitable and Memorial Fdn gave $13K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 6 grants.
What is Philip Zwickler Charitable and Memorial Fdn's typical grant size?
Philip Zwickler Charitable and Memorial Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,620, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Philip Zwickler Charitable and Memorial Fdn give grants?
Philip Zwickler Charitable and Memorial Fdn gives mostly in New York: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (23%) and Georgia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Philip Zwickler Charitable and Memorial Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Philip Zwickler Charitable and Memorial Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Philip Zwickler Charitable and Memorial Fdn's largest grantees?
Philip Zwickler Charitable and Memorial Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include New Alternatives NYC ($5,000), Alliance for Positive Change ($4,000) and Foundation for Delaware County ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Philip Zwickler Charitable and Memorial Fdn?
Philip Zwickler Charitable and Memorial Fdn reported $90K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Philip Zwickler Charitable and Memorial Fdn's EIN?
Philip Zwickler Charitable and Memorial Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6413445. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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