Zg Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CLEVELAND, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grants totaling $13K.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$13K
-76.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
-92.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+231.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $253 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Zg Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Zg Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CLEVELAND, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grants totaling $13K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $13,509 |
| Revenue | — | $392 |
| Expenses | $13,509 | $58,078 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $13,494 | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $253 | $2,086 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Musical Theatre Project ($13,494).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MUSICAL THEATRE PROJECT INDEPENDENCE, OH | GENERAL SUPPORT | $13,494 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOYCE S GLICKMAN PRESIDENT | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW N GLICKMAN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ANDREA J GLICKMAN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| SAMANTHA L GLICKMAN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zg Foundation?
Zg Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CLEVELAND, OH. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Zg Foundation operate?
Zg Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio.
What size grants does Zg Foundation award?
In 2021, Zg Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $13K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Zg Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Zg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $253 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Zg Foundation's EIN?
Zg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1906964. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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