Richard S Ziman Foundation
Richard S Ziman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $57K.
Richard S Ziman Foundation at a glance
In short: Richard S Ziman Foundation gave $57K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $56,900
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $14,225
- Median grant
- $5,900
- Total assets
- $8,766
- +314.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Richard S Ziman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The UCLA Foundation ($45K). Together the top 4 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Richard S Ziman Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2024) to $106K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Followships | $45,000 |
| The Washington Institue Washington, DC | Followships | $10,000 |
| Kehillat Israel Pacific Palisades, CA | Fellowships | $1,800 |
| Temple Beth Am Los Angeles, CA | Assistance to Indegent Families | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,766 | $126,000 | $119,351 | $56,900 | 4 | $56,900 | — |
| 2023 | $2,117 | $85,001 | $85,005 | — | — | $82,305 | $1 |
| 2022 | $2,121 | $96,500 | $107,910 | $106,290 | 12 | $106,290 | — |
| 2021 | $13,531 | $80,003 | $70,410 | $68,900 | 8 | $68,900 | $3 |
| 2020 | $3,938 | $34,502 | $33,335 | — | — | — | $2 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Richard S Ziman Foundation is led by Richard Ziman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Ziman
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Ziman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Richard S Ziman Foundation
How much does Richard S Ziman Foundation give each year?
Richard S Ziman Foundation gave $57K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Richard S Ziman Foundation's typical grant size?
Richard S Ziman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,900, and its average grant was $14,225, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard S Ziman Foundation give grants?
Richard S Ziman Foundation gives mostly in California: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Richard S Ziman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Richard S Ziman Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Richard S Ziman Foundation?
Richard S Ziman Foundation reported $9K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $126K.
What is Richard S Ziman Foundation's EIN?
Richard S Ziman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2123906. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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