Sylvia Ziontz Foundation
Sylvia Ziontz Foundation is a private foundation, based in Arlington Heights, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $205K.
Sylvia Ziontz Foundation at a glance
In short: Sylvia Ziontz Foundation gave $205K across 4 grants in 2022 (avg $51K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $205,000
- +64.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $51,250
- -18.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (51% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Sylvia Ziontz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Israel Cancer Research Fund ($100K). Together the top 4 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 11 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sylvia Ziontz Foundation gives
- Giving grew 156% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2020) to $205K (2022). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $205K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Israel Cancer Research Fund New York, NY | To support the best and brightest scientists to conduct their groundbreaking cancer research in israel. | $100,000 |
| Hephzibah Children's Association Oak Park, IL | To help children thrive and families flourish through innovative, community-based programs. | $50,000 |
| Upstart Lab Chicago, IL | To Provide Jewish Free Loans. | $30,000 |
| Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, IL | To improve the emotional and physical well-being of people affected by cancer. | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,434 | $218,763 | $205,000 | 4 | $217,170 | — | $7,402 |
| 2021 | $217,329 | $1,366 | $129,110 | $125,000 | 2 | $128,600 | $966 | $16,012 |
| 2020 | $345,073 | $7,262 | $54,015 | $50,000 | 1 | — | $6,862 | $18,570 |
| 2019 | $391,826 | $81,854 | $83,589 | $80,000 | 4 | — | — | $21,156 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sylvia Ziontz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sylvia Ziontz Foundation's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Howard Schwartz
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2022)
Robin Soffer
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$6K (2022)
Leonard Soffer
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $6K, to Robin Soffer (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sylvia Ziontz Foundation
How much does Sylvia Ziontz Foundation give each year?
Sylvia Ziontz Foundation gave $205K across 4 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $125K across 2 grants.
What is Sylvia Ziontz Foundation's typical grant size?
Sylvia Ziontz Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $40,000, and its average grant was $51,250, across 4 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sylvia Ziontz Foundation give grants?
Sylvia Ziontz Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (49%).
Does Sylvia Ziontz Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Sylvia Ziontz Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How much is Sylvia Ziontz Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Sylvia Ziontz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Sylvia Ziontz Foundation's EIN?
Sylvia Ziontz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4458326. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 28, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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