The Zalik Foundation Inc
The Zalik Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations supporting education, Jewish community programs, emergency medical services, health, and the arts.
The Zalik Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Zalik Foundation Inc gave $225K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Georgia. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $225,423
- +100.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +39.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,044
- +44.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $875
- Total assets
- $36,924,225
- +3.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (15 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (81% 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 Zalik Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6120 Powers Ferry Rd 600, Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: (678) 400-7018
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Zalik Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dupree Conference and Education Center ($101K). Together the top 10 received $208K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 100 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia. The remaining reported shares were New York (8%), Maryland (4%), California (2%), and North Carolina (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Zalik Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 32 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1949% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2019) to $225K (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dupree Conference and Education Center Atlanta, GA | General Operational Support | $100,923 |
| The Weber School Atlanta, GA | General Operational Support | $50,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah New York, NY | General Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Orbit Theatrical Sandy Springs, GA | General Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Save a Child's Heart Foundation Rockville, MD | General Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Mayanot Institute of Jewish Studies New York, NY | General Operational Support | $7,000 |
| Chabad of Georgia Atlanta, GA | General Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Manny's Band Foundation Sandy Springs, GA | General Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Manhattan Beach, CA | General Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Chabad at Duke Durham, NC | General Operational Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $36,924,225 | $3,426,676 | $2,244,191 | $225,423 | 32 | $1,954,013 | $1,247,961 | $1,713,741 |
| 2024 | $35,729,052 | $22,927,906 | $1,220,519 | $112,342 | 23 | $1,164,772 | $4,079,629 | $1,071,083 |
| 2023 | $14,017,476 | $14,410,000 | $745,632 | $12,988 | 19 | $725,960 | — | $35,615 |
| 2022 | $352,128 | $708,218 | $576,587 | $11,000 | 14 | $557,928 | — | $10,921 |
| 2021 | $220,650 | $200,000 | $456,724 | $10,000 | 12 | $438,042 | — | $11,057 |
| 2020 | $476,966 | $700,000 | $380,496 | $11,790 | 13 | — | — | $4,414 |
| 2019 | $159,589 | $320,000 | $339,032 | $8,210 | 12 | — | — | $4,775 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Zalik Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.7M 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 a range of organizations. For example, Orbit Theatrical says its mission includes raising funds for arts scholarships and supporting theatrical programs for young people. Friends of United Hatzalah says it raises funds for organizations providing medical and trauma-related first-responder services. Save a Child’s Heart Foundation says it funds cardiac surgery for underprivileged children from developing countries.
Other 2025 recipients describe missions that include advancing pancreatic cancer research and advocacy (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network), strengthening the Jewish community in Greater Atlanta, and fostering Jewish community connections through programs and services (Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $225,423 across 32 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $100,923, with a median of $875. The largest grants included:
The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general operational support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amanda Abrams as executive director, Keith Kirshner as chief operating officer, Michael Fingerman as senior program officer, Helen Zalik as president, and David Zalik as secretary/treasurer.
The Zalik Foundation Inc is led by Amanda Abrams, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amanda Abrams
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$255K (2023) → $305K (2025)
Helen Zalik
President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Kirshner
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$175K (2025)
Michael Fingerman
Senior Program Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$128K (2025)
David Zalik
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $305K, to Amanda Abrams (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Zalik Foundation Inc
How much does The Zalik Foundation Inc give each year?
The Zalik Foundation Inc gave $225K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $112K across 23 grants.
What is The Zalik Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Zalik Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $875, and its average grant was $7,044, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Zalik Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Zalik Foundation Inc give grants?
The Zalik Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (10 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Sandy Springs, GA (3 grants) and Dunwoody, GA (3 grants).
Does The Zalik Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Zalik Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Zalik Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Zalik Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Dupree Conference and Education Center ($100,923), The Weber School ($50,000) and Friends of United Hatzalah ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Zalik Foundation Inc?
The Zalik Foundation Inc reported $36.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Zalik Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Orbit Theatrical says its mission includes raising funds for arts scholarships and supporting theatrical programs for young people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Zalik Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Zalik Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Zalik Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1744043. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Zalik 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 19, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Zalik Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-zalik-foundation-inc-morg_de9e3c7db5444004bdff85644810cb66
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