The Zeckhauser Foundation
The Richard and Sally Zeckhauser Foundation is a private foundation based in Hobe Sound, Florida, with additional connections to Cambridge, Massachusetts. The foundation supports charitable work across multiple sectors with a focus on education, human services, and philanthropic initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.2M
-4.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$409K
-6.6% YoY
Grant Count
13
+116.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
-56.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Community & Civic Engagement
- Local Government
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants primarily in Massachusetts and Ohio, with a demonstrated commitment to supporting nonprofit organizations working in education and community development.
Grant Range
Range:** $75 to $314,500
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations in:
- Massachusetts
- Ohio
The foundation maintains a presence in both Hobe Sound, Florida and Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $6,495,562
Total Annual Giving: $438,343
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,218,912 | $6,495,562 | $6,791,905 |
| Revenue | $190,748 | $209,129 | $1,555,472 |
| Expenses | $467,398 | $505,472 | $355,002 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $409,270 | $438,343 | $298,795 |
| Net Investment Income | $133,624 | $144,145 | $217,637 |
| Distributable Amount | $405,605 | $420,775 | $389,357 |
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
48 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Richard J. Zeckhauser is associated with the foundation. He is also an author of scholarly works on governance and public policy, including "Collaborative Governance: Private Roles for Public Goals in Turbulent Times."
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD ZECKHAUSER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SALLY ZECKHAUSER | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | — |
| BRYN ZECKHAUSER | TRUSTEE | 0.25 | — |
| BENJAMIN ZECKHAUSER | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
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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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