The Zankel Fund
The Zankel Fund is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Zankel Fund at a glance
- Total assets
- $518,212
- +29.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $124,483
- +39.8% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $1,235
- -99.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $6,540
- -98.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Zankel Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The fund does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Citrin 50 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020
Phone: (929) 281-2677
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Zankel Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 82 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Zankel Fund gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 5% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $375K (2023) to $18.1M (2021). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $375K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund (Mark Zankel Fund) Covington, KY | Unrestricted Charitable Purposes | $125,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund (Judy Francis Zankel Charitable Fund) Orlando, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Purposes | $125,000 |
| The Zankel Scala Family Foundation Wilmington, DE | To serve as a capital endowment for the purpose of providing funds to be used as contributions | $125,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $518,212 | $124,483 | $6,540 | — | — | $1,235 | $119,178 | $23,344 |
| 2023 | $400,269 | $89,052 | $399,981 | $375,000 | 3 | $132,976 | $72,047 | $15,586 |
| 2022 | $711,198 | $124,637 | $5,285,626 | $5,112,580 | 2 | $5,126,830 | $91,091 | $49,774 |
| 2021 | $8,426,526 | $6,600,017 | $18,349,055 | $18,102,238 | 3 | $18,121,918 | $6,539,348 | $519,071 |
| 2020 | $25,458,803 | $11,714,083 | $14,124,692 | $13,901,741 | 74 | — | $12,060,432 | $1,472,026 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Zankel Fund reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
The fund reported three grants totaling $375,000 in 2023 and two grants totaling $5,112,580 in 2022. The reported average grant was $125,000 in 2023 and $2,556,290 in 2022. No grants were reported in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Judy Francis Zankel, Mark Zankel, and James Zankel as directors and co-presidents. James Zankel is also listed as treasurer.
The Zankel Fund is led by James Zankel, Director, Co-President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Zankel
Director, Co-President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Francis Zankel
Director & Co-President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Zankel
Director & Co-President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Zankel Fund
How large is The Zankel Fund?
The Zankel Fund reported $518K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (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 Zankel Fund?
The fund 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 Zankel Fund's EIN?
The Zankel Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2319507. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Zankel Fund 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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