The Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc
The foundation's mission is to provide new and gently used shoes, socks, backpacks, school supplies and athletic gear to children and families in need living in South Florida.
The Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc gave $239K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Florida. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $238,642
- +43.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +41.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,038
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,819
- Total assets
- $466,995
- -5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (4 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who The Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christmas in July ($26K). Together the top 10 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 63 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 17 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $14K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $151K (2020) to $239K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $239K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas in July Weston, FL | Mission Goal | $26,495 |
| Palm Beach County Office of Community Revitalization West Palm Beach, FL | Mission Goal | $24,183 |
| Children's Home Society Orlando, FL | Mission Goal | $19,503 |
| Team of Life Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | Mission Goal | $17,898 |
| Adopt-a-Family of the Palm Beaches Lake Worth, FL | Mission Goal | $17,634 |
| Miami-Dade Public Housing & Community Development Miami, FL | Misson Goal | $17,003 |
| Broward County School Board Fort Lauderdale, FL | Mission Goal | $16,689 |
| Miami-Dade County Schools Miami, FL | Mission Goal | $13,617 |
| First Haitian Baptist Chruch Belle Glade, FL | Mission Goal | $12,819 |
| Spirit of Giving Network Boca Raton, FL | Mission Goal | $12,589 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $466,995 | $605,270 | $635,376 | $238,642 | 17 | $971 |
| 2023 | $496,112 | $546,612 | $549,032 | $166,173 | 12 | $1,023 |
| 2022 | $498,524 | $625,808 | $542,548 | $229,604 | 14 | $342 |
| 2021 | $417,863 | $607,522 | $371,954 | $166,386 | 11 | $54 |
| 2020 | $197,017 | $408,515 | $372,532 | $151,234 | 9 | $59 |
About The Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Deerfield Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $467K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $239K. Net investment income was $971.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc is led by Harlene S. Zweig, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Harlene S. Zweig
President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Rossen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Weinstein
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Weiss
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hope Shasha
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Galiszweski
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Falcone
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Regent
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alfonso Costa Jr.
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Zweig Gross
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Murray J. Zweig
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Toni Mastrulo (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Zachary Zweig (2021) — Director
- Former: Alexandra Masi (2020) — Director
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 Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc
How much does The Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc give each year?
The Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc gave $239K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $166K across 12 grants.
What is The Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,819, and its average grant was $14,038, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc give grants?
The Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants), Fort Lauderdale, FL (3 grants) and Miami, FL (2 grants).
Does The Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Mission Goal" (15 grants).
Who are The Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Christmas in July ($26,495), Palm Beach County Office of Community Revitalization ($24,183) and Children's Home Society ($19,503), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc?
The Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc reported $467K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $605K.
What is The Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc?
The Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Deerfield Beach, FL. It holds $467K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Jacob S Zweig Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1252273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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