ZG Foundation
ZG Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cleveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $13K.
ZG Foundation at a glance
In short: ZG Foundation gave $13K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $13K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $13,494
- -76.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- -92.9% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $13,494
- +231.7% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $13,494
- Primary geography
- Ohio (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 ZG Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Musical Theatre Project ($13K).
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How ZG Foundation gives
- 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $57K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Musical Theatre Project Independence, OH | General Support | $13,494 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | — | $13,509 | $13,494 | 1 | $13,494 | $253 |
| 2020 | $13,509 | $392 | $58,078 | $56,950 | 14 | — | $2,086 |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
ZG Foundation is led by Joyce S. Glickman President, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Joyce S. Glickman President
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea J. Glickman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew N. Glickman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Samantha L. Glickman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 ZG Foundation
How much does ZG Foundation give each year?
ZG Foundation gave $13K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $57K across 14 grants.
Where does ZG Foundation operate?
ZG Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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