Randi and David Zussman Family
The Randi and David Zussman Family is a private foundation based in Newton Centre, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in mental health, environmental issues, humanitarian relief, and Jewish community life.
Randi and David Zussman Family at a glance
In short: Randi and David Zussman Family gave $101K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Massachusetts. 57% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,807
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -19.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,800
- +27.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,549,854
- +0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (12 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Randi and David Zussman Family
- 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: 93 Union St Ste 315, Newton Centre, MA 02459
Phone: (617) 332-6400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Randi and David Zussman Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Active Minds ($10K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
204 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 204 grants of 204 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 41% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 30% to California, 10% to Washington, DC, 10% to Virginia, and 5% to Washington state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Randi and David Zussman Family open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 21 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2020) to $111K (2023). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Active Minds Washington, DC | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| As You Sow Berkeley, CA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philantrophies Boston, MA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| Israaid US Global Humanitarian Assistance Beverly Hills, CA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| Kiss the Ground Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Charlottesville, VA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College Medford, MA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $10,000 |
| Aane Aspergerautism Network Watertown, MA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $8,000 |
| Amplifier Seattle, WA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Boston, MA | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,549,854 | $124,313 | $123,266 | $100,807 | 21 | $104,250 | $105,297 | $105,767 |
| 2024 | $1,545,640 | $93,973 | $121,867 | $97,839 | 26 | $104,185 | $76,291 | $122,755 |
| 2023 | $1,587,135 | $72,319 | $130,357 | $111,240 | 51 | $114,536 | $56,498 | $92,992 |
| 2022 | $1,621,072 | $170,838 | $124,693 | $100,092 | 52 | $103,117 | $149,262 | $97,399 |
| 2021 | $1,574,927 | $104,834 | $105,540 | $90,467 | 54 | — | $89,796 | $102,976 |
| 2020 | $1,575,633 | $31,682 | $103,909 | $84,576 | 52 | — | $19,796 | $94,354 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Randi and David Zussman Family reported a distributable amount of $106K 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 grantees show giving across several areas. For example, Active Minds says it mobilizes young people to lead change in mental health, while Kiss the Ground says it raises awareness and provides education about soil health and regenerative agriculture. IsraAID says it provides disaster response and long-term support to communities affected by humanitarian crises. The Lappin Foundation describes its work as enhancing Jewish identity across generations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $100,807. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median of $4,000. The largest listed grants included $10,000 each to Active Minds, As You Sow, Combined Jewish Philanthropies, IsraAID US Global Humanitarian Assistance, Kiss the Ground, Southern Environmental Law, and the Trustees of Tufts College. The filing describes these gifts as unrestricted charitable gifts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Debra Peck is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Randi and David Zussman Family is led by Debra Peck, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Debra Peck
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Zussman (2020) — Trustee
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 Randi and David Zussman Family
How much does Randi and David Zussman Family give each year?
Randi and David Zussman Family gave $101K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $98K across 26 grants.
What is Randi and David Zussman Family's typical grant size?
Randi and David Zussman Family's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,800, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Randi and David Zussman Family that year got $4K on average.
Where does Randi and David Zussman Family give grants?
Randi and David Zussman Family's top state is Massachusetts, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (30%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (5 grants) and Newton, MA (2 grants).
Does Randi and David Zussman Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Randi and David Zussman Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Randi and David Zussman Family's largest grantees?
Randi and David Zussman Family's largest 2025 grantees include Active Minds ($10,000), As You Sow ($10,000) and Combined Jewish Philantrophies ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Randi and David Zussman Family?
Randi and David Zussman Family reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $104K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $106K (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 Randi and David Zussman Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees show giving across several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Randi and David Zussman Family?
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 Randi and David Zussman Family's EIN?
Randi and David Zussman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6346730. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Randi and David Zussman Family 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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