The Martin & Barbara Zweig
The Martin & Barbara Zweig is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $111K.
The Martin & Barbara Zweig at a glance
In short: The Martin & Barbara Zweig gave $111K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $111,291
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $27,823
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Primary geography
- New York (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Martin & Barbara Zweig funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The American Society for the Preven ($29K). Together the top 4 received $111K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Martin & Barbara Zweig gives
- Giving fell 81% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 21% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2025) to $600K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The American Society for the Preven New York, NY | General Operations | $28,791 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | General Operations | $27,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc Washington, DC | General Operations | $27,500 |
| Good Karma Pet Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Operations | $27,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | $111,074 | $111,291 | 4 | $111,381 | — |
| 2024 | $111,074 | — | $2,300 | — | — | $1,175 | $5,527 |
| 2023 | $113,374 | — | $2,500 | — | — | $1,275 | $5,645 |
| 2022 | $115,874 | — | $602,500 | $600,000 | 1 | $601,275 | $20,543 |
| 2021 | $718,374 | — | $2,750 | — | — | $1,400 | $35,448 |
| 2020 | $721,124 | $632 | $197,804 | $195,000 | 17 | — | $40,371 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Martin & Barbara Zweig is led by Barbara Zweig, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara Zweig
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kevin Cannon
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Digan
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Marjorie Dwyer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Link
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Martin & Barbara Zweig
How much does The Martin & Barbara Zweig give each year?
The Martin & Barbara Zweig gave $111K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Martin & Barbara Zweig's typical grant size?
The Martin & Barbara Zweig's median grant in 2025 was $27,500, and its average grant was $27,823, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Martin & Barbara Zweig give grants?
The Martin & Barbara Zweig's top state is New York, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (25%) and District of Columbia (25%).
Does The Martin & Barbara Zweig give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Martin & Barbara Zweig's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Martin & Barbara Zweig's EIN?
The Martin & Barbara Zweig's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1534181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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