The Donald and Barbara Zucker
The Donald and Barbara Zucker is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 217 grants totaling $9,600,774 to charitable organizations, including recipients in health, social services, arts and culture, education, wildlife conservation, and media.
The Donald and Barbara Zucker at a glance
In short: The Donald and Barbara Zucker gave $9.6M across 217 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in New York. 43% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,600,774
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 217
- -23.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,243
- +20.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $17,080,620
- -21.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (83 of 192, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Donald and Barbara Zucker
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 103 West 55Th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 977-4800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Donald and Barbara Zucker funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northwell Health Foundation ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $8.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
846 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 760 grants of 846 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 5% to recipients in California. The reported shares for recipients in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Pennsylvania were each 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 217 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Donald and Barbara Zucker open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 83 of 192 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $82K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 78% 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 (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5.4M (2021) to $11.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 217 grants totaling $9.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwell Health Foundation New Hyde Park, NY | Charitable | $2,000,000 |
| United Neighborhood House New York, NY | Charitable | $1,316,702 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000,000 |
| The Inn Hempstead, NY | Charitable | $1,000,000 |
| Jewish Center of the Hamptons East Hampton, NY | Charitable | $750,000 |
| Laguardia Community College Foundation Queens, NY | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Floating Doctors Topanga, CA | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Laguardia Community College Foundation Queens, NY | Charitable | $500,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | Charitable | $400,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | Charitable | $300,000 |
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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 | $17,080,620 | $5,502,142 | $9,612,685 | $9,600,774 | 217 | $9,601,784 | $291,241 | $426,218 |
| 2023 | $21,798,256 | $6,971,101 | $10,391,245 | $10,367,223 | 283 | $10,366,723 | $369,058 | $5,683 |
| 2022 | $25,181,459 | $-123,039 | $11,570,047 | $11,515,476 | 214 | $11,515,476 | $216,008 | $153,146 |
| 2021 | $36,989,867 | $402,481 | $5,393,207 | $5,389,661 | 132 | $5,390,661 | $402,481 | $447,121 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Donald and Barbara Zucker reported a distributable amount of $426K 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 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. Among its 2024 recipients, Northwell Health Foundation describes its work as helping donors, patients, and leaders direct philanthropic support toward underserved and uninsured people, medical technology and research, and facilities and programs within Northwell Health. Floating Doctors describes its mission as reducing disease burdens in the developing world and improving health care delivery worldwide.
Other grantees describe work in wildlife conservation, anti-hate efforts, public-service media, and the performing arts. Wildlife Conservation Society says it works to save wildlife and wild places through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. The Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as stopping the defamation of Jewish people and securing justice and fair treatment for all. WNET says it delivers lifelong learning and meaningful experiences to communities, while Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts describes its purpose as promoting the performing arts and educating the public.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 217 grants totaling $9,600,774. Individual grants ranged from $25 to $2,000,000, with a median of $100. Among the largest reported awards were $2,000,000 to Northwell Health Foundation; $1,316,702 to United Neighborhood House; $1,000,000 each to The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Inn; $750,000 to Jewish Center of the Hamptons; and $500,000 each to LaGuardia Community College Foundation and Floating Doctors. Other notable grants included $400,000 to UJA Federation of New York, $300,000 to Wildlife Conservation Society, $200,000 to Anti-Defamation League, and $150,000 to WNET.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donald Zucker as president; Barbara Hrbek Zucker as secretary/treasurer; and Laurie Zucker Lederman and Barbara Zucker Albinder as vice presidents.
The Donald and Barbara Zucker is led by Donald Zucker, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald Zucker
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Hrbek Zucker
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Zucker Albinder
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Zucker Lederman
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Donald and Barbara Zucker
How much does The Donald and Barbara Zucker give each year?
The Donald and Barbara Zucker gave $9.6M across 217 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10.4M across 283 grants.
What is The Donald and Barbara Zucker's typical grant size?
The Donald and Barbara Zucker's median grant in 2024 was $100, and its average grant was $44,243, across 217 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Donald and Barbara Zucker that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Donald and Barbara Zucker give grants?
The Donald and Barbara Zucker gives mostly in New York: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (52 grants), Washington, DC (35 grants), Merrifield, VA (12 grants) and East Hampton, NY (10 grants).
Does The Donald and Barbara Zucker give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 217 grants with a stated purpose on The Donald and Barbara Zucker's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (217 grants).
Who are The Donald and Barbara Zucker's largest grantees?
The Donald and Barbara Zucker's largest 2024 grantees include Northwell Health Foundation ($2,000,000), United Neighborhood House ($1,316,702) and The Metropolitan Museum of Art ($1,050,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Donald and Barbara Zucker?
The Donald and Barbara Zucker reported $17.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $426K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Donald and Barbara Zucker fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Donald and Barbara Zucker?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Donald and Barbara Zucker's EIN?
The Donald and Barbara Zucker's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3932106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Donald and Barbara Zucker accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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