Zafirovski Family Foundation
The Zafirovski Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lake Forest, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with listed grants serving organizations in several states and the District of Columbia.
Zafirovski Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Zafirovski Family Foundation gave $522K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), top state Illinois. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $522,000
- +49.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +53.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,100
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,654,245
- +42.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (8 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Zafirovski Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Pasquesi Sheppard 585 Bank Lan, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: (847) 234-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zafirovski Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Church of the Holy Spirit ($90K). Together the top 10 received $455K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 50 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Illinois (31%), the District of Columbia (24%), Pennsylvania (15%), Indiana (12%), and Massachusetts (5%). These are the largest reported state shares.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Zafirovski Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 20 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $38K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 208% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $166K (2023) to $522K (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $522K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Holy Spirit Lake Forest, IL | General Charitable Purposes | $90,000 |
| Special Olympics Washington, DC | General Charitable Purposes | $75,000 |
| Macedonia 2025 Crown Point, IN | General Charitable Purposes | $64,500 |
| American Enterprise Institute Washington, DC | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Edinboro University Edinboro, PA | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Golden Apple Foundation Chicago, IL | General Charitable Purposes | $50,000 |
| Aspiro Green Bay, WI | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | General Cheritable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation Pepper Pike, OH | General Charitable Purposes | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,654,245 | $2,283,277 | $594,553 | $522,000 | 20 | $522,025 | $209,809 | $250,979 |
| 2024 | $3,965,521 | $504,748 | $416,278 | $348,500 | 13 | $348,525 | $438,008 | $230,236 |
| 2023 | $3,877,051 | $227,570 | $228,039 | $165,750 | 6 | $165,790 | $166,130 | $201,466 |
| 2022 | $3,877,520 | $290,080 | $430,503 | $365,750 | 6 | $365,760 | $236,337 | $205,222 |
| 2021 | $4,017,943 | $327,640 | $514,903 | $440,750 | 5 | $440,750 | $261,775 | $256,962 |
| 2020 | $4,205,207 | $317,070 | $580,675 | $520,750 | 5 | — | $252,452 | $227,339 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zafirovski Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $251K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include organizations whose work spans different areas. Special Olympics says it fosters acceptance and inclusion of people of all abilities through sports, health, and education programs. Aspiro says it creates opportunities for people with disabilities to pursue their goals, connect with their communities, and achieve independence. Glenwood Academy describes its work as addressing poverty, injustice, and inequality through residential education. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $522,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $90,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest reported awards included $90,000 to Church of the Holy Spirit, $75,000 to Special Olympics, $64,500 to Macedonia 2025, and $50,000 each to the American Enterprise Institute, Edinboro University, and Golden Apple Foundation. Other reported grants included $25,000 to Aspiro and $10,000 each to Healthnetwork Foundation, the Academy of Urban School Leadership, and Teach For America. Redeemer City to City also reports receiving $10,000 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mike S Zafirovski as president and director; Robin G Zafirovski as secretary, treasurer, and director; Matthew D Zafirovski and Kirk M Zafirovski as vice presidents and directors; and Todd A Zafirovski as vice president.
Zafirovski Family Foundation is led by Mike S. Zafirovski, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mike S. Zafirovski
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kirk M. Zafirovski
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew D. Zafirovski
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin G. Zafirovski
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd A. Zafirovski
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Zafirovski Family Foundation
How much does Zafirovski Family Foundation give each year?
Zafirovski Family Foundation gave $522K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $349K across 13 grants.
What is Zafirovski Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Zafirovski Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $26,100, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Zafirovski Family Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Zafirovski Family Foundation give grants?
Zafirovski Family Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (24%) and Pennsylvania (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Green Bay, WI (2 grants).
Does Zafirovski Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Zafirovski Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Zafirovski Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Zafirovski Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Church of the Holy Spirit ($90,000), Special Olympics ($75,000) and Macedonia 2025 ($64,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Zafirovski Family Foundation?
Zafirovski Family Foundation reported $5.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $522K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $251K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Zafirovski Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose work spans different areas. Special Olympics says it fosters acceptance and inclusion of people of all abilities through sports, health, and education programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zafirovski Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Zafirovski Family Foundation's EIN?
Zafirovski Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3610677. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Zafirovski Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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