Zeliff Family Foundation
Zeliff Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $214K. Net investment income was $5K.
Zeliff Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Zeliff Family Foundation gave $214K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $214K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $213,888
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $213,888
- Median grant
- $213,888
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Zeliff Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Glow Young Mens Christian Association Inc ($214K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Zeliff Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 94% from 2018 to 2021. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2018 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2018) to $214K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $214K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glow Young Mens Christian Association Inc Batavia, NY | Genesee County YMCA Capital Campaign | $213,888 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $-21,481 | $224,760 | $213,888 | 1 | $223,680 | $5,243 | $9,320 |
| 2020 | $246,241 | $-2,325 | $12,352 | — | — | — | $7,052 | $9,347 |
| 2018 | $532,051 | $-16,605 | $120,392 | $110,000 | 2 | — | $17,001 | $28,052 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zeliff Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Zeliff Family Foundation is led by Peter H Zeliff, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2018 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Peter H Zeliff
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kathy Zeliff (2018) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2021. "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 Zeliff Family Foundation
How much does Zeliff Family Foundation give each year?
Zeliff Family Foundation gave $214K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Zeliff Family Foundation operate?
Zeliff Family Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
How much is Zeliff Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Zeliff Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Zeliff Family Foundation's EIN?
Zeliff Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1124565. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2021
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