The Zev and Susan Munk Family Foundation
The Zev and Susan Munk Family Foundation is a private, independent foundation based in Houston, Texas. The foundation operates as a philanthropic organization supporting various causes across the United States and internationally.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+16.2% YoY
Grant Count
170
+11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+4.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Faith-based and religious nonprofit support
- Jewish nonprofit support
Grantmaking
The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus in its public materials, though its giving patterns reflect support across education, human services, and faith-based organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports a wide range of locations across the United States and internationally, including:
- New York
- New Jersey
- Texas
- New York City
- Los Angeles
- Jerusalem
- Montreal
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving:
- Total assets: $19,165,656
- Total expenses: $1,070,513 (most recent fiscal year)
- Total revenue: $879,261 (most recent fiscal year)
- Number of employees: 0
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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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Congregation Birchas Chaim ($70,000), American Friends of Yeshiva Dmir Inc ($18,250), Chofetz Chaim Heritage ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A TIME BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| ACHDUT ISRAEL DALLAS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $600 |
| AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,600 |
| AHAVAS TZEDAKA INC LAKEWOOD, NJ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200 |
| AISHEL HOUSE HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,300 |
| ALEXANDER JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES HOUSTON, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
| ALLERGISTS FOR ISRAEL CINCINNATI, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $180 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BAIS MEDRASH L'HORAAH LAWRENCE, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BE'ER HATORAH SILVER SPRINGS, MD | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF CHAYIM LAYELED BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board Members:
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Zev Munk | President | Volunteer (unpaid) |
| Stanley Blend | Vice President | Volunteer (unpaid) |
| Susan Munk | Secretary/Treasurer | Volunteer (unpaid) |
| Aliza Ruth Miller | Advisory Board | Volunteer (unpaid) |
| Shira-Lee Rivka Brenner | Advisory Board | Volunteer (unpaid) |
| Daniella Chana Weinstock | Advisory Board | Volunteer (unpaid) |
| Ari Yehuda Munk | Advisory Board | Volunteer (unpaid) |
All board members serve on a voluntary basis without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZEV MUNK | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| STANLEY BLEND | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| SUSAN MUNK | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ALIZA RUTH MILLER | ADVISORY BOARD | 1 | — |
| SHIRA-LEE RIVKA BRENNER | ADVISORY BOARD | 1 | — |
| DANIELLA CHANA WEINSTOCK | ADVISORY BOARD | 1 | — |
| ARI YEHUDA MUNK | ADVISORY BOARD | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Munk family has made significant philanthropic contributions to educational institutions, including:
A $17.5 million gift to support leadership in global affairs and public policy at a major university, bringing the family's total donations to that institution to over $66 million
$17.5-million new gift from Munk family to university aims to strengthen\Support for the Linda Munk Graduate Futures Scholarship, which supports English MA students
Poetry, Prose and Passion: Cornerstones of the new Linda Munk Graduate FuturesContributions to the Oakland Public Education Fund's A to Z Endowment
Oakland Public Education Fund Announces New A to Z Endowment - Oakland PublicSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Zev and Susan Munk Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Faith-based and religious nonprofit support • Jewish nonprofit support
How do I apply for a grant from The Zev and Susan Munk Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $1,034,276 (most recent fiscal year) • Typical award range: $15,000–$201,000 • Median grant amount: $1,000 • Maximum grant amount: $90,000 • Number of grants: 170 (most recent fiscal year) The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus in its public materials, though its giving patterns reflect support across education, human services, and faith-based organizations.
Where does The Zev and Susan Munk Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports a wide range of locations across the United States and internationally, including: • New York • New Jersey • Texas • New York City • Los Angeles • Jerusalem • Montreal
What size grants does The Zev and Susan Munk Family Foundation award?
In 2024, The Zev and Susan Munk Family Foundation awarded 170 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Zev and Susan Munk Family Foundation's EIN?
The Zev and Susan Munk Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2374942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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