The Jack Zubowski Foundation
The Jack Zubowski Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including Houston congregations and community organizations, as well as a university in Austin and an organization in Indianapolis.
The Jack Zubowski Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jack Zubowski Foundation gave $13K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,260
- -47.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,326
- -36.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $756
- Total assets
- $50,149
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Jack Zubowski Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing says applicants should submit a brief description of the charitable organization.
- Contact
Application contact: Paul Zubowski
Mailing address: 35 1/2 Hackberry Lane, Houston, TX 77027
Phone: (713) 850-8456
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jack Zubowski Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Beth Yeshuran ($5K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 2% to recipients in Indiana. Listed Texas recipients were in Houston or Austin; the Indiana recipient was in Indianapolis.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Jack Zubowski Foundation gives
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 318% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 138% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2018) to $25K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Yeshuran Houston, TX | Rabbi Morgan | $5,000 |
| Seven Acres Houston, TX | General Fund | $2,750 |
| Beth Yeshurun Houston, TX | General Fund | $2,048 |
| Jewish Federation of Houston Houston, TX | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Houston F0OD Bank Houston, TX | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Congregation Beth Yeshurun Houston, TX | General Fund | $512 |
| Houston SPCA Houston, TX | General Fund | $250 |
| Sagma Alpha Mu Indianapolis, IN | Gereral Fund | $250 |
| Salvation Army Houston, TX | General Fund | $250 |
| University of Texas Austin, TX | Texas Exes | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,149 | $18,028 | $14,280 | $13,260 | 10 | $13,260 | $11,751 | $9,610 |
| 2024 | $46,362 | $6,686 | $25,963 | $25,055 | 12 | $25,055 | $12,214 | $10,587 |
| 2023 | $53,484 | $6,771 | $13,422 | $12,524 | 5 | $12,524 | $7,610 | $10,725 |
| 2022 | $52,525 | $7,027 | $4,061 | $3,171 | 2 | $3,171 | $7,027 | $10,991 |
| 2021 | $48,759 | $6,490 | $12,251 | $11,121 | 13 | $11,121 | $6,490 | $10,762 |
| 2020 | $54,520 | $6,500 | $17,983 | $17,050 | 16 | — | $23,727 | $10,245 |
| 2018 | $52,174 | $5,461 | $2,840 | $2,100 | 3 | — | $5,461 | $9,324 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jack Zubowski Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $13,260 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $200 to $5,000, with a median grant of $756.
The largest reported grants included $5,000 to Beth Yeshuran for “Rabbi Morgan,” $2,750 to Seven Acres for its general fund, $2,048 to Beth Yeshurun for its general fund, and $1,000 each to the Jewish Federation of Houston and Houston F0od Bank for their general funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul Zubowski as president, secretary, and treasurer.
The Jack Zubowski Foundation is led by Paul Zubowski, President, Secretary & Treasurer since 2025 (on filings since 2018) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Zubowski
President, Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2021
President & Treasurer → President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Helene Kuperman (2018–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Gail Zubowski (2018–2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 Jack Zubowski Foundation
How much does The Jack Zubowski Foundation give each year?
The Jack Zubowski Foundation gave $13K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 12 grants.
What is The Jack Zubowski Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jack Zubowski Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $756, and its average grant was $1,326, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jack Zubowski Foundation give grants?
The Jack Zubowski Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (8 grants).
Does The Jack Zubowski Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 70% of The Jack Zubowski Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jack Zubowski Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jack Zubowski Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Beth Yeshuran ($5,000), Seven Acres ($2,750) and Beth Yeshurun ($2,048), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jack Zubowski Foundation?
The Jack Zubowski Foundation reported $50K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Jack Zubowski Foundation?
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 Jack Zubowski Foundation's EIN?
The Jack Zubowski Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2690863. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does The Jack Zubowski Foundation 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS May 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
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