The Zukowski Foundation
The Zukowski Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bentleyville, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $195K. Net investment income was $502K.
The Zukowski Foundation at a glance
In short: The Zukowski Foundation gave $195K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $195,000
- +57.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,500
- +57.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,192,473
- +16.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Zukowski Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Casimir Church Co St Stanislaus Church ($100K). Together the top 6 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 28 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Zukowski Foundation gives
- Giving grew 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 133% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $118K (2020) to $195K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $195K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Casimir Church Co St Stanislaus Church Cleveland, OH | Donation for General Operations | $100,000 |
| St Matthews House Naples, FL | Donation for General Operations | $25,000 |
| The City Mission Cleveland, OH | Donation for General Operations | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army Cleveland, OH | Donation for General Operations | $25,000 |
| Better Together Naples, FL | Donation for General Operations | $10,000 |
| Womankind Inc Garfield HTS, OH | Donation for General Operations | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,192,473 | $539,145 | $227,459 | $195,000 | 6 | $195,200 | $502,285 | $146,897 |
| 2023 | $1,880,787 | $286,570 | $146,913 | $124,000 | 6 | $124,200 | $263,857 | $124,783 |
| 2022 | $1,741,130 | $105,730 | $148,378 | $121,000 | 6 | $121,200 | $83,600 | $126,999 |
| 2021 | $1,783,778 | $394,944 | $152,781 | $118,000 | 5 | $118,200 | $360,363 | $135,009 |
| 2020 | $1,541,615 | $42,499 | $142,786 | $118,000 | 5 | — | $19,913 | $113,029 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Zukowski Foundation reported a distributable amount of $147K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Zukowski Foundation is led by Mary Ann Zukowski, President & Trustee since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Ann Zukowski
President & Trustee
Trustee & Vice President → President & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Marie Wakeen
Vice President & Trustee
Trustee → Vice President & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine O. Zukowski
Vice President & Trustee
Trustee → Vice President & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth A. Wakeen
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele A. Canty
Vice President, Secretary & Trustee
Trustee & Secretary → Vice President, Secretary & Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 Zukowski Foundation
How much does The Zukowski Foundation give each year?
The Zukowski Foundation gave $195K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $124K across 6 grants.
What is The Zukowski Foundation's typical grant size?
The Zukowski Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $32,500, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Zukowski Foundation give grants?
The Zukowski Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (3 grants) and Naples, FL (2 grants).
Does The Zukowski Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Zukowski Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Zukowski Foundation's largest grantees?
The Zukowski Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Casimir Church Co St Stanislaus Church ($100,000), St Matthews House ($25,000) and The City Mission ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Zukowski Foundation?
The Zukowski Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $195K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $147K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Zukowski Foundation's EIN?
The Zukowski Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1818002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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