Zebulun Foundation
Zebulun Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, most of them designated for traditional Jewish practice.
Zebulun Foundation at a glance
In short: Zebulun Foundation gave $9K across 22 grants in 2026 (avg $402), top state California. 9% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $8,844
- +19.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 22
- -15.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $402
- +40.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $240
- Total assets
- $141,316
- +2.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (2 of 22, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (27% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Zebulun 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: 10530 Tennessee Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone: (310) 720-8451
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zebulun Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Beth Sholom Congregation ($1K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 106 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, California and New York each accounted for 27% of grant dollars, New Jersey for 16%, and Maryland and Ohio for 11% each. The grant list also includes recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Zebulun Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 22 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $346; repeat grants $408. How we count
Medians: $346 first-time, $240 repeat.
- 73% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $9K (2020). In 2026 it made 22 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Sholom Congregation Potomac, MD | Traditional Jewish Practice | $1,000 |
| Congregation Darchei Noam Fair Lawn, NJ | Traditional Jewish Practice | $1,000 |
| Midwest Campers Beachwood, OH | Traditional Jewish Practice | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Yeshiva Imrei Emes Brooklyn, NY | Traditional Jewish Practice | $518 |
| Mesivta of Greater Los Angeles Calabasas, CA | Traditional Jewish Practice | $500 |
| American Committee for Sanz Institutions Monsey, NY | Traditional Jewish Practice | $466 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom Philadelphia, PA | Traditional Jewish Practice | $466 |
| Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem New York, NY | Traditional Jewish Practice | $466 |
| Agudath Israel of America New York, NY | Traditional Jewish Practice | $452 |
| Jewish Education Works Beverly Hills, CA | Traditional Jewish Practice | $452 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $141,316 | $12,029 | $9,024 | $8,844 | 22 | $8,857 | $11,862 | $7,994 |
| 2025 | $138,432 | $8,928 | $7,656 | $7,420 | 26 | $7,433 | $8,705 | $7,800 |
| 2024 | $137,247 | $3,675 | $8,706 | $8,420 | 26 | $8,433 | $6,244 | $7,384 |
| 2023 | $142,348 | $5,237 | $6,610 | $6,400 | 20 | $6,413 | $5,040 | $7,359 |
| 2022 | $143,787 | $4,840 | $6,778 | $6,698 | 12 | $6,698 | $4,760 | $8,013 |
| 2021 | $145,779 | $15,756 | $4,455 | $4,358 | 12 | — | $3,902 | $7,279 |
| 2020 | $134,516 | $3,341 | $9,123 | $8,978 | 17 | — | $3,764 | $6,897 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zebulun Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants mostly list traditional Jewish practice as their purpose, with additional grants to organizations whose work includes conservation and assistance to families in need.
Grantee-reported missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Mesivta of Greater Los Angeles says it operates a boarding high school for young men in the greater Los Angeles area. Global Kindness says it aims to support families in need by distributing food, clothes, and money for living expenses. Sequoia Parks Conservancy says it funds projects and programs to protect, preserve, and provide access to the natural and cultural resources of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $8,844. Grants ranged from $180 to $1,000, with a median of $240. Listed recipients included Beth Sholom Congregation and Congregation Darchei Noam, each receiving $1,000; Mesivta of Greater Los Angeles, which received $500; Global Kindness, which received $240; and Sequoia Parks Conservancy, which received $240.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Steven M Frankiel as president and Marlene B Frankiel as treasurer and secretary.
Zebulun Foundation is led by Steven M. Frankiel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Steven M. Frankiel
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marlene B. Frankiel
Treasurer & Sectry
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Zebulun Foundation
How much does Zebulun Foundation give each year?
Zebulun Foundation gave $9K across 22 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $7K across 26 grants.
What is Zebulun Foundation's typical grant size?
Zebulun Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $240, and its average grant was $402, across 22 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Zebulun Foundation that year got $346 on average.
Where does Zebulun Foundation give grants?
Zebulun Foundation's top state is California, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (27%) and New Jersey (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Zebulun Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Zebulun Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Traditional Jewish Practice" (15 grants) and "Environmental Protection & Conservation" (3 grants).
Who are Zebulun Foundation's largest grantees?
Zebulun Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Beth Sholom Congregation ($1,000), Congregation Darchei Noam ($1,000) and Midwest Campers ($1,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Zebulun Foundation?
Zebulun Foundation reported $141K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Zebulun Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants mostly list traditional Jewish practice as their purpose, with additional grants to organizations whose work includes conservation and assistance to families in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zebulun 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 Zebulun Foundation's EIN?
Zebulun Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4864537. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Zebulun 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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