Randi and David Zussman Family

NEWTON CENTRE, MA EIN: 65-6346730

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

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

16states
+8 more states

Cities

AlexandriaAllstonAmericusAspenAtlantaAvonBerkeleyBeverlyBeverly HillsBostonBrightonBrooklineCantonCharlottesvilleChicagoCotatiDanversDelray BeachDenverEagle

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.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$47K$94K$141K$188K202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
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

$0$28K$56K$83K$111K52 grants202054 grants202152 grants202251 grants202326 grants202421 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

ACTIVE MINDS$10KAS YOU SOW$10KCOMBINED JEWISH PHILANTR…$10KISRAAID US GLOBAL HUMANI…$10KKISS THE GROUND$10KSOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW$10KTRUSTEES OF TUFTS COLLEGE$10KAANE ASPERGERAUTISM NETW…$8KAMPLIFIER$5KPLANNED PARENTHOOD$5K

Grant Size Distribution

197 grants across all recorded years

197<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

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

NameTitleHoursCompensation
DEBRA PECKTRUSTEE

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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