The Bruce E Zuckerman Foundation
The Bruce E Zuckerman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Rolling Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $36K.
The Bruce E Zuckerman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bruce E Zuckerman Foundation gave $36K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,545
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $35,545
- Median grant
- $35,545
- Total assets
- $1,269
- +193.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 The Bruce E Zuckerman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Southern California ($36K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Bruce E Zuckerman Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1322% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $36K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $35,545 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,269 | $42,076 | $41,240 | $35,545 | 1 | $41,106 | $110 |
| 2023 | $433 | $8,700 | $8,644 | — | — | $8,376 | $59 |
| 2022 | $377 | $7,500 | $9,190 | $3,000 | 3 | $8,954 | $78 |
| 2021 | $2,067 | $34,400 | $36,393 | $2,500 | 1 | — | $120 |
| 2020 | $4,060 | $115,152 | $115,462 | $7,500 | 2 | — | $278 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bruce E Zuckerman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bruce E Zuckerman Foundation is led by Bruce E. Zuckerman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce E. Zuckerman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen D. Zuckerman
V. President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth A. Zuckerman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Bruce E Zuckerman Foundation
How much does The Bruce E Zuckerman Foundation give each year?
The Bruce E Zuckerman Foundation gave $36K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Bruce E Zuckerman Foundation?
The Bruce E Zuckerman Foundation reported $1K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $110 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Bruce E Zuckerman Foundation operate?
The Bruce E Zuckerman Foundation has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Virginia.
What is The Bruce E Zuckerman Foundation's EIN?
The Bruce E Zuckerman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0166665. 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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