Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family
The Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family is a private foundation based in Livingston, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports 24 grants totaling $299,604 to charitable organizations, including recipients in New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, and Maryland.
Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family at a glance
In short: Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family gave $300K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state New Jersey. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $299,604
- +12.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -17.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,484
- +36.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,700
- Total assets
- $134,797
- +294.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 36 Chelsea Drive, Livingston, NJ 07039
Phone: (973) 535-1888
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Museum Jewish Heritage ($61K). Together the top 10 received $283K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 121 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were reported by recipient state as 41% to New Jersey, 32% to New York, 16% to Massachusetts, and 11% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 24 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $518; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $518 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $266K (2023) to $456K (2022). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum Jewish Heritage New York, NY | Charitable | $60,500 |
| ETZ Chaim of Livingston Inc Livingston, NJ | Charitable | $35,090 |
| Meor Boston Silver Spring, MD | Charitable | $33,000 |
| Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation New York, NY | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy Livingston, NJ | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Boston University- College of A&S Boston, MA | Charitable | $26,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ Whippany, NJ | Charitable | $24,800 |
| Boston University Hillel Boston, MA | Charitable | $22,218 |
| Congregation ETZ Chain Livingston, NJ | Charitable | $10,850 |
| JCC Metro West West Orange, NJ | Charitable | $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 | $134,797 | $400,245 | $299,604 | $299,604 | 24 | $299,604 | $245 | $4,214 |
| 2023 | $34,156 | $230,360 | $265,914 | $265,914 | 29 | $265,914 | $360 | $3,647 |
| 2022 | $69,710 | $450,072 | $456,131 | $456,068 | 23 | $456,131 | $9 | $3,582 |
| 2021 | $75,769 | $325,011 | $369,138 | $368,963 | 24 | $368,963 | — | $4,818 |
| 2020 | $119,896 | $250,017 | $287,105 | $287,105 | 21 | — | $17 | $6,818 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for Jewish organizations, educational institutions, and community and human-services organizations. For example, Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ describes its mission as caring for people in need and building Jewish life; Daughters of Israel says it provides health-related and social services to Jewish elderly people and others in need; and JESPY House says it supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving their potential and living independently.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $299,604. Grants ranged from $36 to $60,500, with a median grant of $2,700. The largest awards included $60,500 to Museum Jewish Heritage, $35,090 to Etz Chaim of Livingston Inc, $33,000 to Meor Boston, $30,000 to Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation, and $30,000 to Joseph Kushner Hebrew Academy. Other notable grants included $26,500 to Boston University—College of A&S, $24,800 to Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ, and $22,218 to Boston University Hillel.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wayne Zuckerman as president and trustee, Deborah Zuckerman as vice president and trustee, and Steven W. Katz as trustee.
Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family is led by Wayne Zuckerman, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wayne Zuckerman
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Deborah Zuckerman
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven W. Katz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family
How much does Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family give each year?
Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family gave $300K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $266K across 29 grants.
What is Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family's typical grant size?
Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family's median grant in 2024 was $2,700, and its average grant was $12,484, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family that year got $518 on average.
Where does Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family give grants?
Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family's top state is New Jersey, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (32%) and Massachusetts (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Livingston, NJ (8 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and West Orange, NJ (2 grants).
Does Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (24 grants).
Who are Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family's largest grantees?
Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family's largest 2024 grantees include Museum Jewish Heritage ($60,500), ETZ Chaim of Livingston Inc ($35,090) and Meor Boston ($33,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family?
Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family reported $135K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $300K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for Jewish organizations, educational institutions, and community and human-services organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family?
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 Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family's EIN?
Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2386556. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Wayne and Deborah Zuckerman Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wayne-and-deborah-zuckerman-family-morg_67dbc66cd5974597896093f11f426cad
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