The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation
THE BEVERLY AND ALBERT ZACKY FAMILY is a private foundation based in Newport Beach, California. Its 2024 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation gave $712K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), mostly in Texas. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $711,839
- +1327.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $59,320
- +1565.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation
- 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. Its 2024 filing is marked as its final return, so this should not be read as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2424 Se Bristol St Ste 300, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (951) 751-2820
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Schwab DAF Account ($632K). Together the top 10 received $711K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 106 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 9% to New York, and 2% to California. The filing also lists recipients in Maryland and Illinois, each representing 0% of grant dollars when rounded as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $632K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $632K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 723% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $712K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $712K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab DAF Account Dallas, TX | General Contribution | $631,639 |
| Chabad of Orange County Monroe, NY | General Contribution | $60,000 |
| Temple Beth Israel Pomona, CA | General Contribution | $4,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | General Contribution | $3,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Orange County Irvine, CA | General Contribution | $3,000 |
| Laura's House Ladera Ranch, CA | General Contribution | $3,000 |
| Family Assistance Ministry - San Clemente San Clemente, CA | General Contribution | $2,000 |
| Hias Silver Spring, MD | General Contribution | $2,000 |
| CASA Romantica San Clemente, CA | General Contribution | $1,000 |
| Hadassah New York, NY | General Contribution | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $15,354 | $754,469 | $711,839 | 12 | $711,839 | — | $34,298 |
| 2023 | $745,385 | $12,642 | $61,143 | $49,875 | 14 | $49,875 | $8,545 | $37,347 |
| 2022 | $793,886 | $109,860 | $88,976 | $71,398 | 25 | $71,398 | $18,282 | $41,063 |
| 2021 | $773,002 | $73,282 | $103,698 | $86,525 | 29 | $86,525 | $56,109 | $45,458 |
| 2020 | $803,664 | $-4,424 | $111,728 | $58,450 | 26 | — | — | $43,248 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for charitable organizations working in areas such as combating hate, strengthening Jewish community life, addressing domestic violence, supporting forcibly displaced people, and work related to Israel. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, the Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as stopping the defamation of Jewish people and securing justice and fair treatment for all. HIAS describes its work as helping forcibly displaced people find welcome, safety, and opportunity. The Jewish Federation of Orange County says it strengthens Jewish life, assists Jews in need, and serves the local Jewish community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $711,839. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $631,639, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest grants included $631,639 to Schwab DAF Account and $60,000 to Chabad of Orange County. Other listed grants included $4,000 to Temple Beth Israel and $3,000 each to the Anti-Defamation League, Jewish Federation of Orange County, and Laura’s House. All listed grants were designated as general contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sharon H. Zacky as president/CEO and treasurer/CFO, and J. Thomas Gilbert as secretary.
The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation is led by Sharon H. Zacky, President, CEO, Treasurer & CFO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sharon H. Zacky
President, CEO, Treasurer & CFO
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Thomas Gilbert
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 The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation
How much does The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation give each year?
The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation gave $712K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 14 grants.
What is The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $59,320, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation that year got $632K on average.
Where does The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation give grants?
The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and San Clemente, CA (2 grants).
Does The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Schwab DAF Account ($631,639), Chabad of Orange County ($60,000) and Temple Beth Israel ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for charitable organizations working in areas such as combating hate, strengthening Jewish community life, addressing domestic violence, supporting forcibly displaced people, and work related to Israel. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation's EIN?
The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1810159. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Beverly and Albert Zacky Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-beverly-and-albert-zacky-family-foundation-morg_393c0467131e4daca48722fb781f31a1
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