The Zod Family Foundation
The Zod Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including poverty and homelessness, environmental issues, the arts, and other causes; these are areas reflected in its listed grants, not a stated foundation mission.
Key facts about The Zod Family Foundation
In short: The Zod Family Foundation gave $43K across 48 grants in 2025 (avg $899.146), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 93-2921202
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $43,159
- Grants made (2025)
- 48
- Average grant
- $899
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $495,223
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$495K
-7.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$43K
+45.5% YoY
Grant Count
48
+37.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$899.146
+6.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Zod Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How The Zod Family Foundation gives
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 165% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, Life Science Cares says it partners with nonprofits to address poverty and inequality; Project HOME says it works to help adults, children, and families break the cycle of homelessness and poverty; and Clean Air Task Force says it works to advance the technology and policy changes needed for a zero-emissions, high-energy planet. Other 2025 grantees include environmental, cultural, Jewish community, and national parks organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 48 grants totaling $43,159. Grants ranged from $75 to $20,000, with a median of $250. Its largest listed award was $20,000 to Life Science Cares, for “Life Science Cares Philadelphia.” Other notable grants included $2,000 to Project HOME and $1,500 each to Clean Air Task Force, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, and The Clear Fund. The foundation also gave $1,000 to organizations including the Anti-Defamation League, Arden Theatre Company, Environmental Defense Fund, and National Park Foundation.
How to Apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (53%) and Pennsylvania (22%), followed by New York (9%), the District of Columbia (6%), and California (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2024) to $43K (2025). In 2025 it made 48 grants totaling $43K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Life Science Cares Inc ($20K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 83 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Life Science Cares Inc Cambridge, MA | Life Science Cares Philadelphia | $20,000 |
| Project Home Philadelphia, PA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force Inc Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| The Clear Fund Oakland, CA | All Grants Fund | $1,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Arden Theatre Company Philadelphia, PA | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Park Foundation Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $495,223 | $16,608 | $54,154 | $43,159 | 48 |
| 2024 | $532,769 | $12,958 | $45,201 | $29,660 | 35 |
| 2023 | $565,012 | $565,012 | — | — | 0 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $495,223 | $532,769 | $565,012 |
| Revenue | $16,608 | $12,958 | $565,012 |
| Expenses | $54,154 | $45,201 | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | $53,954 | $45,201 | — |
| Net Investment Income | $16,608 | $7,958 | $12 |
| Distributable Amount | $32,714 | $31,506 | $1,060 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Heidi Zod as director and president, and Mark J Zod as director, secretary, treasurer, and president.
The Zod Family Foundation is led by Mark J Zod, Director, Secretary, Treasurer & President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark J Zod
Director, Secretary, Treasurer & President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Zod
Director & President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Frequently asked questions about The Zod Family Foundation
How much does The Zod Family Foundation give each year?
The Zod Family Foundation gave $43K across 48 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 35 grants.
What is The Zod Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Zod Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $899, across 48 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Zod Family Foundation give grants?
The Zod Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (22%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (14 grants), Washington, DC (6 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Cambridge, MA (3 grants).
Does The Zod Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of The Zod Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Zod Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Zod Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Life Science Cares Inc ($20,000), Project Home ($2,000) and The Clear Fund ($1,700 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Zod Family Foundation?
The Zod Family Foundation reported $495K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Zod Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Zod Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Zod Family Foundation's EIN?
The Zod Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2921202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does The Zod Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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