The Lois Zaro
THE LOIS ZARO is a private foundation based in Miami Beach, Florida. In 2024, it reported 16 grants totaling $232,677 to charitable organizations.
Key facts about The Lois Zaro
In short: The Lois Zaro gave $233K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 30-6035876
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $232,677
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- Average grant
- $14,542
- Median grant
- $6,250
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (8 of 16, 2024)
- Total assets
- $3,046,644
- Primary geography
- New York (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- 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. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.0M
+1.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$233K
-53.1% YoY
Grant Count
16
-15.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-44.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lois Zaro reported a distributable amount of $196K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The Lois Zaro open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 16 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Brothers for Life says it supports Jewish and Israeli veterans through education, mentoring, social services, and financial aid. The Hearst Castle Preservation Foundation describes its mission as the conservation and promotion of Hearst Castle. Hamptons Community Outreach says it works to meet basic needs and create opportunities for marginalized neighbors.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $232,677. Grants ranged from $360 to $66,667, with a median of $6,250.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New York recipients received 98% of grant dollars. Washington and California recipients each received 1%; Florida and Virginia each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $233K (2024) to $707K (2020). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $233K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimer's Drug Discovery FDNT ($67K). Together the top 10 received $228K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 105 (82%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery FDNT New York, NY | Donation | $66,667 |
| The Breast Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | Donation | $50,000 |
| Central Synagogue New York, NY | Donation | $37,150 |
| The Freddy & Olivia Wexler Foundation New York, NY | Donation | $25,000 |
| Virginia United New York, NY | Donation | $15,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America New York, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| Hamptons Intl Film Festival East Hampton, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine New York, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| Brothers for Life Seattle, WA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Hearst Castle Preservation Foundation San Ramon, CA | Donation | $1,500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,046,644 | $309,396 | $241,325 | $232,677 |
| 2023 | $2,990,539 | $288,631 | $502,137 | $496,280 |
| 2022 | $3,327,417 | $400,643 | $470,709 | $451,600 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,046,644 | $2,990,539 | $3,327,417 |
| Revenue | $309,396 | $288,631 | $400,643 |
| Expenses | $241,325 | $502,137 | $470,709 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $232,677 | $496,280 | $451,600 |
| Net Investment Income | $262,998 | $204,358 | $183,784 |
| Distributable Amount | $196,127 | $178,685 | $189,176 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Lois Zaro is listed as a trustee on the 2024 filing.
The Lois Zaro is led by Lois Zaro, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lois Zaro
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Andrew Zaro (2020–2023) — Trustee
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 7213 Fisher Island Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33109
Phone: (212) 824-1100
Frequently asked questions about The Lois Zaro
How much does The Lois Zaro give each year?
The Lois Zaro gave $233K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $496K across 19 grants.
What is The Lois Zaro's typical grant size?
The Lois Zaro's median grant in 2024 was $6,250, and its average grant was $14,542, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lois Zaro that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Lois Zaro give grants?
The Lois Zaro gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants).
Does The Lois Zaro give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Lois Zaro's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (16 grants).
Who are The Lois Zaro's largest grantees?
The Lois Zaro's largest 2024 grantees include Alzheimer's Drug Discovery FDNT ($66,667), The Breast Cancer Research Foundation ($50,000) and Central Synagogue ($37,150), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lois Zaro?
The Lois Zaro reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $233K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $196K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lois Zaro fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Brothers for Life says it supports Jewish and Israeli veterans through education, mentoring, social services, and financial aid. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lois Zaro?
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 Lois Zaro's EIN?
The Lois Zaro's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6035876. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Lois Zaro accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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