The Charles M and Esther Zell
The Charles M and Esther Zell is a private foundation, based in STAMFORD, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $487.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7K
-34.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$4K
+0.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+0.0% YoY
About The Charles M and Esther Zell
Based on IRS filings
The Charles M and Esther Zell is a private foundation, based in STAMFORD, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $487.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,828 | $10,341 | $14,201 |
| Revenue | $487 | $643 | $210 |
| Expenses | $4,000 | $4,503 | $4,000 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $487 | $643 | $210 |
| Distributable Amount | $506 | $704 | $877 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID H ZELL | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| CHERYL O ZELL | SECRETARY | — | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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