Ziiz Inc
Ziiz Inc is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $46.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $3.3M.
Ziiz Inc at a glance
In short: Ziiz Inc gave $1.7M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $845K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,690,454
- -25.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $845,227
- -25.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $845,227
- Total assets
- $46,164,502
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ziiz Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Legacy Heritage Programming IV LLC - Legacy Heritage Onboard Program ($1.7M). Together the top 2 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 30 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ziiz Inc gives
- Giving fell 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 77% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $545K (2020) to $3.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy Heritage Programming IV LLC - Legacy Heritage Onboard Program New York, NY | To foster jewish growth and the development of leadership skills of board members of not-for-profit organizations and deepen their involvement in the organizations while also supporting the board development of such organizations. Major components of the program consist of a series of professional development workshops/seminars designed to develop the board leadership knowledge and skills of participants, personal jewish learning tailored to the personal choice of each participant, a mentor to interface with on their work as board members and a small grant to each organization participating in the program. | $1,690,372 |
| Legacy Heritage Investors I LLC New York, NY | From Passthrough | $82 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,164,502 | $3,573,226 | $1,995,574 | $1,690,454 | 2 | $1,694,377 | $3,267,569 | $2,211,848 |
| 2023 | $44,813,838 | $3,495,630 | $2,598,938 | $2,269,889 | 2 | $2,276,119 | $3,139,389 | $2,000,115 |
| 2022 | $43,917,146 | $2,624,363 | $2,930,037 | $2,127,059 | 8 | $2,133,781 | $1,823,479 | $2,043,093 |
| 2021 | $44,147,729 | $2,695,222 | $3,530,062 | $3,162,886 | 16 | $3,180,426 | $2,388,226 | $2,269,743 |
| 2020 | $44,982,474 | $2,239,756 | $731,991 | $545,092 | 2 | — | $1,970,898 | $1,538,555 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ziiz Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ziiz Inc is led by S. Wexner, President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
S. Wexner
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
B. Lopata
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
D. Weissman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
G. Graff
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
G. Levy
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
R. Agus
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
R. Feit
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
R. Kanner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
W. Feinstein
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
W. Stern
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
B. Gloznek
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: D. Korn (2020–2021) — Tax Matters Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Ziiz Inc
How much does Ziiz Inc give each year?
Ziiz Inc gave $1.7M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.3M across 2 grants.
How large is Ziiz Inc?
Ziiz Inc reported $46.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Ziiz Inc operate?
Ziiz Inc has awarded grants in California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.
What is Ziiz Inc's EIN?
Ziiz Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4031038. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Ziiz Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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