The Zalner Foundation
The Zalner Foundation is a private foundation based in Forest Hills, New York. Its 2026 filing reports grants to three charitable organizations, each designated as a general contribution.
The Zalner Foundation at a glance
In short: The Zalner Foundation gave $3K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $833.333), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $2,500
- -95.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- -92.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $833
- -42.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $115,883
- -1.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (60% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Zalner Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 68-39 Manse Street, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Phone: (718) 544-4003
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Zalner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Our Lady of Mercy ($1K). Together the top 3 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 166 grants of 166 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2026, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 40% to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Zalner Foundation gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 25% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2026) to $83K (2024). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mercy Forest Hills, NY | General Contribution | $1,300 |
| Care Atlanta, GA | General Contribution | $1,000 |
| St Patrick's Church Southold, NY | General Contribution | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $115,883 | $1,118 | $2,500 | $2,500 | 3 | $2,500 | $1,707 | $10,102 |
| 2025 | $117,265 | $62,949 | $57,800 | $57,800 | 40 | $57,800 | $2,949 | $11,112 |
| 2024 | $112,116 | $24,713 | $82,800 | $82,800 | 42 | $82,800 | $24,713 | $12,249 |
| 2023 | $171,203 | $129,826 | $72,800 | $72,800 | 41 | $72,800 | $6,826 | $13,048 |
| 2022 | $114,726 | $82,271 | $85,116 | $82,800 | 40 | $82,800 | $37,827 | $14,894 |
| 2021 | $117,773 | $22,560 | $73,322 | $71,000 | 28 | — | $14,528 | $16,443 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Zalner Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported three grants totaling $2,500. Grants ranged from $200 to $1,300, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants were $1,300 to Our Lady of Mercy in Forest Hills, New York, and $1,000 to CARE in Atlanta, Georgia; both were listed as general contributions. St. Patrick’s Church in Southold, New York, received $200, also as a general contribution. In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $57,800. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 3 grants totaling $2,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Joseph V Zalner, Judith P Zalner, Christine K Tracz, and Joseph A Zalner as trustees.
The Zalner Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Christine K. Tracz
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph A. Zalner
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith P. Zalner
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Zalner Foundation
How much does The Zalner Foundation give each year?
The Zalner Foundation gave $3K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $58K across 40 grants.
What is The Zalner Foundation's typical grant size?
The Zalner Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $833, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Zalner Foundation give grants?
The Zalner Foundation gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (40%).
Does The Zalner Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Zalner Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Zalner Foundation?
The Zalner Foundation reported $116K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from The Zalner Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that 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 Zalner Foundation's EIN?
The Zalner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7231718. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does The Zalner Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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