Zavatsky Brott Foundation
Zavatsky Brott Foundation is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona. It made 20 grants totaling $50,000 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations in Arizona, Ohio, New York, and Virginia.
Zavatsky Brott Foundation at a glance
In short: Zavatsky Brott Foundation gave $50K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- +900.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +1900.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,500
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,081,711
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Zavatsky Brott 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: 4058 East Camino De La Colina, Tucson, AZ 85711
Phone: (520) 495-9819
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zavatsky Brott Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition - Street Vibes ($5K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 40% to Arizona, 6% to New York, and 2% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How Zavatsky Brott Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 102% 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $50K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition - Street Vibes Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Loft Cinema Tucson, AZ | Program Support | $5,000 |
| Angel's Watch Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $4,000 |
| Mill Creek Alliance Reading, OH | Program Support | $4,000 |
| Sonoran Institute Tucson, AZ | Program Support | $4,000 |
| SPCA Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $4,000 |
| United Way of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $4,000 |
| Walnut Hills High School Alumni Cincinnati, OH | Program Support | $4,000 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ | Grant Distribution Funding | $3,000 |
| The Nation Fund for Independent Journalism New York, NY | Program Support | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,081,711 | $59,176 | $74,066 | $50,000 | 20 | $55,317 | $43,320 | $53,983 |
| 2023 | $1,066,844 | $1,087,730 | $7,620 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $79,688 | $13,149 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zavatsky Brott Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K 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 went to organizations with varied missions. For example, LOFT CINEMA describes its mission as “building community by celebrating the art and diversity of film,” while Mill Creek Alliance says it works to improve Mill Creek and its watershed through stream restoration, greenway construction, environmental education, public recreation, and water-quality monitoring. Friends of Pima Animal Care Center says it supports the work of Pima Animal Care Center and helps save pets in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $50,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Notable awards included $5,000 each to Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition – Street Vibes and LOFT CINEMA; $4,000 each to Angel’s Watch, Mill Creek Alliance, SPCA Cincinnati, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, and Walnut Hills High School Alumni; and $4,000 to Sonoran Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Emily Brott as president and David Brott as secretary.
Zavatsky Brott Foundation is led by Emily Brott, President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Emily Brott
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$1K (2024)
David Brott
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1K, to Emily Brott (President).
Frequently asked questions about Zavatsky Brott Foundation
How much does Zavatsky Brott Foundation give each year?
Zavatsky Brott Foundation gave $50K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is Zavatsky Brott Foundation's typical grant size?
Zavatsky Brott Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,500, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Zavatsky Brott Foundation give grants?
Zavatsky Brott Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (40%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (11 grants) and Cincinnati, OH (6 grants).
Does Zavatsky Brott Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Zavatsky Brott Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (19 grants).
Who are Zavatsky Brott Foundation's largest grantees?
Zavatsky Brott Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition - Street Vibes ($5,000), Loft Cinema ($5,000) and Angel's Watch ($4,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Zavatsky Brott Foundation?
Zavatsky Brott Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Zavatsky Brott Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zavatsky Brott 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 Zavatsky Brott Foundation's EIN?
Zavatsky Brott Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2164892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Zavatsky Brott 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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