Zemsky Family Foundation
The Zemsky Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1987 and based in Buffalo, New York. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since August 1987. The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations through unrestricted grants and project support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.2M
-10.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$861K
+35.1% YoY
Grant Count
32
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+68.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Health and medical research
- Human services and social services
- Community development
- Jewish organizations
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$250–$240,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds nonprofit organizations in the Buffalo, New York area and has funding interests in New York and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024
- Total assets: $6,191,216
- Total revenues: $297,875
- Total expenses: $947,656
- Total liabilities: $0
- Net income: -$649,781
Revenue Breakdown (2024)
- Contributions received: $10,673
- Investment income and dividends: $175,060
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $112,142
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,191,216 | $6,938,820 | $6,650,745 |
| Revenue | $297,875 | $937,880 | $1,878,950 |
| Expenses | $947,656 | $649,805 | $753,925 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $861,384 | $637,800 | $742,250 |
| Net Investment Income | $286,952 | $170,106 | $316,200 |
| Distributable Amount | $348,889 | $331,617 | $287,936 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAYLA ZEMSKY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| HOWARD ZEMSKY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 726 Exchange Street, Suite 412, Buffalo, NY 14210-1469
Phone: 716-566-2990
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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