The Zalkin Family Foundation
The Zalkin Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $710K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $35K.
The Zalkin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Zalkin Family Foundation gave $42K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,285
- +48.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,048
- -50.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $710,119
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (29% 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 Zalkin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Food Allergy Research & Education (Fare) ($12K across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Zalkin Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% 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 $7K (2020) to $43K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Allergy Research & Education (Fare) McLean, VA | To Further Their Exempt Purpose. | $12,219 |
| Healthwell Foundation Germantown, MD | To Further Their Exempt Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Immigrant Defenders Law Center Los Angeles, CA | To Further Their Exempt Purpose. | $10,000 |
| The Nonhuman Rights Project Inc Coral Springs, FL | To Further Their Exempt Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Food Allergy Research & Education (Fare) McLean, VA | To Further Their Exempt Purpose. | $33 |
| The Nonhuman Rights Project Inc Coral Springs, FL | To Further Their Exempt Purpose. | $33 |
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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 | $710,119 | $39,734 | $49,542 | $42,285 | 6 | $42,285 | $35,346 | $45,004 |
| 2024 | $719,927 | $49,685 | $36,275 | $28,434 | 2 | $28,434 | $45,563 | $42,219 |
| 2023 | $715,795 | $57,229 | $49,146 | $42,863 | 3 | $42,863 | $53,324 | $38,434 |
| 2022 | $699,386 | $22,873 | $34,378 | $29,253 | 3 | $29,253 | $19,698 | $40,863 |
| 2021 | $710,891 | $768,942 | $9,897 | — | — | — | $43,543 | $27,311 |
| 2020 | $149,329 | $100,929 | $6,696 | $6,500 | 3 | — | $733 | $103 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Zalkin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Zalkin Family Foundation is led by Alexander Zalkin, CEO & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alexander Zalkin
CEO & President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alisha Zalkin
Vice President, Secretary & Co-Chairman
On filings since 2020
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Zalkin
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
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 Zalkin Family Foundation
How much does The Zalkin Family Foundation give each year?
The Zalkin Family Foundation gave $42K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 2 grants.
What is The Zalkin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Zalkin Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $7,048, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Zalkin Family Foundation give grants?
The Zalkin Family Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (24%) and Maryland (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were McLean, VA (2 grants) and Coral Springs, FL (2 grants).
Who are The Zalkin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Zalkin Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Food Allergy Research & Education (Fare) ($12,252 across 2 grants), The Nonhuman Rights Project Inc ($10,033 across 2 grants) and Healthwell Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Zalkin Family Foundation?
The Zalkin Family Foundation reported $710K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Zalkin Family Foundation?
The Zalkin Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $710K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Zalkin Family Foundation's EIN?
The Zalkin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0866668. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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