Randi and David Zussman Family
The Randi and David Zussman Family Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 2000 and based in Newton Center, Massachusetts. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization designated for philanthropic, voluntary, and grantmaking purposes.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+0.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$101K
+3.0% YoY
Grant Count
21
-19.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+27.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports charitable causes through unrestricted charitable gifts. Recent grant recipients indicate interests in environmental law, corporate accountability, and higher education.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to a range of nonprofit organizations. Recent grants documented include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Newton Center, Massachusetts, with a mailing address at 93 Union Street, Suite 315, Newton Center, MA 02459-2241.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024 (ending September 30, 2024):
- Total Assets: $1,545,640
- Total Revenue: $93,973
- Total Expenses: $121,867
- Total Liabilities: $10,500
- Investment Income and Dividends: $46,547
The foundation has no employees and operates with minimal staffing.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,549,854 | $1,545,640 | $1,587,135 |
| Revenue | $124,313 | $93,973 | $72,319 |
| Expenses | $123,266 | $121,867 | $130,357 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $104,250 | $104,185 | $114,536 |
| Net Investment Income | $105,297 | $76,291 | $56,498 |
| Distributable Amount | $105,767 | $122,755 | $92,992 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
197 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBRA PECK | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Contact Information
- Telephone: 617-332-6400
- Location: Newton Center, MA
- EIN: 65-6346730
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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