Zarrow Families Foundation
The Zarrow Families Foundation is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is one of three Zarrow family foundations described in its filing as supporting nonprofits through operating, program, and capital grants, primarily in Tulsa and Oklahoma. The filing describes the family foundations’ philanthropic roots in the Jewish ideal of *tzedakah*, or righteous giving, and lists support for housing and homelessness, social services, health and mental health care, hunger, education, and racial justice.
Key facts about Zarrow Families Foundation
In short: Zarrow Families Foundation gave $1.1M across 46 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Oklahoma. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 73-1332141
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,108,250
- Grants made (2024)
- 46
- Average grant
- $24,092
- Median grant
- $19,875
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (13 of 41, 2024)
- Total assets
- $1,058,163
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
-29.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+3.9% YoY
Grant Count
46
-25.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+40.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zarrow Families Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Zarrow Families Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 41 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Commemoration Fund supports sustainable, collaborative efforts to address disparities rooted in white supremacy and systemic racism. Its grants may support general operations, a program or facility, equipment or vehicle purchases, organizational capacity building, or other efforts addressing such disparities. Multi-year grants of up to three years are described as eligible for consideration.
The foundation’s 2024 grants include support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Urban Coders Guild says its mission is to expand computer science education and opportunities for youth from underserved communities. Smiles of Faith says it provides dental care to people without insurance or who cannot afford care. Tri-City Collective describes work providing learning and artistic opportunities, with a focus on social justice and creative expression. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 46 grants totaling $1,108,250. Awards ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $19,875. Notable grants included $100,000 to Urban Coders Guild, $75,000 to Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts, $75,000 to South Peoria Neighborhood Connection, and $70,000 to Smiles of Faith. Other grants included $50,000 to Thunder Fellows Program, Tri-City Collective, Tulsa Community Foundation, Horton Records, and Housing Solutions Tulsa.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing states that the family foundations primarily support eligible organizations in the Tulsa area and Oklahoma, with select international giving in Israel and other countries. In 2024, 98% of the foundation’s grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma and 2% to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 46 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $666K (2020) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 46 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Urban Coders Guild Inc ($103K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $629K.
Grant Size Distribution
234 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 195 grants of 234 (83%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Coders Guild Inc Tulsa, OK | In Memory of Joseph Bojang's Father | $100,000 |
| Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Incorporated Oklahoma City, OK | Freshrx North Tulsa Produce Prescription Program | $75,000 |
| South Peoria Neighborhood Connection Foundation Inc Tulsa, OK | Support to hire a bilingual naviagator and language service expansion | $75,000 |
| Smiles of Faith Inc Tulsa, OK | General Opertating Support | $70,000 |
| Thunder Fellows Program Tulsa, OK | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Tri-City Collective Inc Tulsa, OK | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation Tulsa, OK | Build in Tulsa Gneral Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Horton Records Ltd Tulsa, OK | Performers Volume 2 | $50,000 |
| Housing Solutions Tulsa Tulsa, OK | Project support to launch black-led advisory group and expand current work | $50,000 |
| Grand Mental Health Tulsa, OK | Purchasing a north tulsa street outreach vehicle and related vehicle expenses | $48,500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,058,163 | $707,357 | $1,158,276 | $1,108,250 | 46 |
| 2023 | $1,508,975 | $787,579 | $1,101,298 | $1,066,725 | 62 |
| 2022 | $1,822,990 | $234,294 | $1,099,323 | $1,063,000 | 42 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,058,163 | $1,508,975 | $1,822,990 |
| Revenue | $707,357 | $787,579 | $234,294 |
| Expenses | $1,158,276 | $1,101,298 | $1,099,323 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,125,456 | $1,084,621 | $1,079,467 |
| Net Investment Income | $695,122 | $776,344 | $175,450 |
| Distributable Amount | $60,467 | $103,233 | $164,567 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gail Richards as director, Shawn Crisp as secretary, Judy Kishner as vice president, Bill Major as executive director, and Stuart Zarrow as president.
Zarrow Families Foundation is led by Bill Major, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bill Major
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stuart Zarrow
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gail Richards
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judy Kishner
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shawn Crisp
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steven Cochran (2020–2023) — Secretary
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.
Contact
Application contact: Bill Major Executive Director
Mailing address: 401 S Boston Ave Suite 2700, Tulsa, OK 74103-4012
Phone: (918) 295-8000
Website: https://zarrow.org
Frequently asked questions about Zarrow Families Foundation
How much does Zarrow Families Foundation give each year?
Zarrow Families Foundation gave $1.1M across 46 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 62 grants.
What is Zarrow Families Foundation's typical grant size?
Zarrow Families Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $19,875, and its average grant was $24,092, across 46 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Zarrow Families Foundation that year got $29K on average.
Where does Zarrow Families Foundation give grants?
Zarrow Families Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (43 grants).
Does Zarrow Families Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 52% of Zarrow Families Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 46) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Zarrow Families Foundation's largest grantees?
Zarrow Families Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Urban Coders Guild Inc ($103,000 across 2 grants), Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Incorporated ($75,000) and South Peoria Neighborhood Connection Foundation Inc ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Zarrow Families Foundation?
Zarrow Families Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Zarrow Families Foundation fund?
The Commemoration Fund supports sustainable, collaborative efforts to address disparities rooted in white supremacy and systemic racism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zarrow Families Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Zarrow Families Foundation's EIN?
Zarrow Families Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1332141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Zarrow Families 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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