The Zankel Scala Family Foundation
The Zankel Scala Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Established in 2022, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting educational and cultural initiatives, with particular emphasis on music, performing arts, and scholarship programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.7M
-3.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$701K
+0.8% YoY
Grant Count
48
-7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+9.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds:
- Education — including general and unrestricted educational support
- Performing Arts — particularly music programming and theater initiatives
- Scholarships — family scholarship funds and endowed residencies
- Music Programming — including the Zankel Music Center and music-related social change initiatives
- Human Services
The foundation maintains a specific focus on the Zankel Music Center programming, Zankel endowed residency programs, Zankel family scholarship funds, and theater department support.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated in:
- New York
- District of Columbia
- Connecticut
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $15,128,367
- Total revenues: $340,139
- Total expenses: $987,547
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $14,665,621
- Total giving: $701,005
The foundation operates with no employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,665,621 | $15,128,367 | $15,775,275 |
| Revenue | $539,921 | $340,139 | $2,762,861 |
| Expenses | $1,002,667 | $987,547 | $984,594 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $923,119 | $917,033 | $915,718 |
| Net Investment Income | $466,220 | $475,553 | $232,996 |
| Distributable Amount | $760,133 | $711,543 | $733,854 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
184 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pia Scala-Zankel | Co- Pres, Dir, Sec | 2 | $7,000 |
| James D Zankel | Co- Pres, Dir, Treas | 40 | $140,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation's grantmaking reflects a strong commitment to music and performing arts education. The substantial grants to Skidmore College and Saint Ann's School in 2023 demonstrate ongoing support for institutions with significant music and performing arts programs. The grant to WhyHunger indicates an interest in using music as a vehicle for social change and community engagement.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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