The Zaban Foundation Inc
The Zaban Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2025 grants supported a range of charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Georgia.
The Zaban Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Zaban Foundation Inc gave $638K across 46 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Georgia. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $638,300
- -18.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 46
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,876
- -25.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $9,758,117
- +9.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (17 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Zaban Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Rcm PO Box 5016, New York, NY 10185-5016
Phone: (212) 549-5544
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Zaban Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Marcus Jewish Community Center ($392K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $528K.
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 236 grants of 250 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia. The remaining reported shares were 2% each for the District of Columbia and California, 1% for New York, and 0% for New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 46 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Zaban Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 40 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $526K (2021) to $787K (2024). In 2025 it made 46 grants totaling $638K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Jewish Community Center Atlanta, GA | Annual Gift | $166,000 |
| Marcus Jewish Community Center Atlanta, GA | Annual Gift | $166,000 |
| Jewish Home Life Communities Atlanta, GA | Annual Gift | $50,000 |
| Marcus Jewish Community Center Atlanta, GA | Annual Gift | $30,000 |
| Marcus Jewish Community Center Atlanta, GA | Annual Gift | $30,000 |
| Zaban Paradies Center Atlanta, GA | Annual Gift | $20,000 |
| Jewish Family Career Services Atlanta, GA | Annual Gift | $11,200 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Annual Gift | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Food Bank East Point, GA | Annual Gift | $10,000 |
| California Fire Foundation Sacramento, CA | Annual Gift | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,758,117 | $1,636,347 | $768,177 | $638,300 | 46 | $675,132 | $1,543,063 | $607,223 |
| 2024 | $8,933,941 | $1,125,338 | $865,383 | $786,900 | 42 | $790,001 | $1,049,956 | $601,992 |
| 2023 | $8,673,986 | $114,908 | $801,332 | $718,100 | 67 | $720,849 | $173,675 | $577,176 |
| 2022 | $9,360,410 | $1,137,592 | $754,611 | $608,600 | 50 | $624,272 | $1,022,253 | $672,465 |
| 2021 | $8,977,329 | $912,006 | $599,092 | $525,600 | 45 | — | $841,615 | $637,199 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Zaban Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $607K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations including the Marcus Jewish Community Center, Jewish Home Life Communities, Jewish Family Career Services, and the Atlanta Food Bank.
Grantee descriptions provide examples of their work: Jewish Home Life Communities says it provides care and services for older adults and people with disabilities. Creating Connected Communities says it partners with social-service agencies to provide essentials and meals and support children’s learning and social-emotional needs. The California Fire Foundation says it assists fire victims and conducts public fire-safety education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 46 grants totaling $638,300. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $166,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed awards included two $166,000 grants to the Marcus Jewish Community Center in Atlanta, a $50,000 grant to Jewish Home Life Communities, and two $30,000 grants to the Marcus Jewish Community Center. Other listed recipients included the Zaban Paradies Center ($20,000), Jewish Family Career Services ($11,200), and the American Red Cross and Atlanta Food Bank ($10,000 each).
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Judy Zaban as chair person/treasurer; Stephen M. Berman as secretary; and Carol Z. Cooper, Laura Z. Dinerman, and Sara Z. Franco as directors.
The Zaban Foundation Inc is led by Judy Zaban, Chair Person & Treasurer since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judy Zaban
Chair Person & Treasurer
Chairperson & Treasurer → Chair Person & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Z. Cooper
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Z. Dinerman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Z. Franco
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen M. Berman
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Zaban Foundation Inc
How much does The Zaban Foundation Inc give each year?
The Zaban Foundation Inc gave $638K across 46 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $787K across 42 grants.
What is The Zaban Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Zaban Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,876, across 46 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Zaban Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Zaban Foundation Inc give grants?
The Zaban Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (39 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Zaban Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 46 grants with a stated purpose on The Zaban Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Gift" (46 grants).
Who are The Zaban Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Zaban Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Marcus Jewish Community Center ($392,000 across 4 grants), Jewish Home Life Communities ($50,000) and Zaban Paradies Center ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Zaban Foundation Inc?
The Zaban Foundation Inc reported $9.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $675K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $607K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Zaban Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including the Marcus Jewish Community Center, Jewish Home Life Communities, Jewish Family Career Services, and the Atlanta Food Bank. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Zaban Foundation Inc?
The Zaban Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is The Zaban Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Zaban Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6034590. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Zaban Foundation Inc 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 2021–2025
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