Zissu Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker SHORT HILLS, NJ EIN: 22-6612155

The Zissu Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Short Hills, New Jersey. Established in 1993, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and functions as a grantmaking entity supporting various charitable causes.

Key facts about Zissu Family Foundation

EIN: 22-6612155
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $81,330
Grants made (2024): 47
Average grant: $1,730
Median grant: $1,000
Total assets: $783,888
Primary geography: New York (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026.

Who Zissu Family Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Zissu Family Foundation's 47 itemized 2024 grants were New York (44%), New Jersey (16%) and Florida (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Millburn, NJ (4 grants), Boca Raton, FL (3 grants) and Livingston, NJ (3 grants). None of its 47 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Donees Exempt Purpose" (47 grants).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$784K

-1.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$81K

-32.2% YoY

Grant Count

-2.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-30.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zissu Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $111K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary purpose is to further the exempt purposes of its donees. Its grantmaking focuses on three main areas:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

The foundation distributes funds to further the exempt purposes of its grantees, with grants documented in its annual IRS Form 990 filings.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

New Jersey
New York
Florida

Grant Distribution by State

New York $320K (42%)

New Jersey $273K (36%)

Florida $76K (10%)

Connecticut $19K (2%)

California $18K (2%)

Louisiana $11K (1%)

Pennsylvania $9K (1%)

District of Columbia $8K (1%)

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States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Kansas Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Michigan North Carolina New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Virginia Vermont

Cities

New YorkMillburnBoca RatonLivingstonMiamiWashingtonWhippanyBrooklynDallasMerrifieldNewarkFlorham ParkShort HillsWoodburyBuffaloChathamHillsideLudlowMemphisOxford

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 31, 2024:

Total Assets: $783,888
Total Giving: $81,330
Total Revenues: $77,374
Total Expenses: $90,734

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$783,888	$797,248	$810,148
Revenue	$77,374	$117,775	$179,608
Expenses	$90,734	$130,675	$174,868
Qualifying Distributions	$85,680	$123,930	$170,290
Net Investment Income	$72,748	$113,557	$174,608
Distributable Amount	$110,808	$81,466	$129,223

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

308 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The Lustgarten Foundation ($19,000), Jewish Federation of S Palm Beach County ($6,000), Hadassah ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
THE LUSTGARTEN FOUNDATION WOODBURY, NY	TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE	$19,000
JEWISH FEDERATION OF S PALM BEACH COUNTY BOCA RATON, FL	TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE	$6,000
HADASSAH NEW YORK, NY	TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE	$5,000
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND HICKSVILLE, NY	TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE	$4,000
NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA NEWARK, NJ	TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE	$3,500
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM NEW YORK, NY	TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE	$2,800
PAPERMILL PLAYHOUSE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MILLBURN, NJ	TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE	$2,600
JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER METROWEST NJ WHIPPANY, NJ	TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE	$2,500
TUNNEL TO TOWERS PHILADELPHIA, PA	TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE	$2,500
BNAI TORAH CONGREGATION BOCA RATON, FL	TO FURTHER DONEES EXEMPT PURPOSE	$2,200

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JEFFREY A ZISSU	TRUSTEE	2	—
BARBARA KUSHNICK	TRUSTEE	2	—
SANDRA ROSENBAUM	TRUSTEE	2	—
MICHAEL MAGIDSON	TRUSTEE	2	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Zissu Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary purpose is to further the exempt purposes of its donees. Its grantmaking focuses on three main areas: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Zissu Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 83 grants in 2024 • Total giving in 2024: $81,330 • Typical grant awards range from $100 to $26,000 **Recent Grantees (2024):** • Lustgarten Foundation: $19,000 • Hadassah: $5,000 • New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO): $3,500 The foundation distributes funds to further the exempt purposes of its grantees, with grants documented in its annual IRS Form 990 filings.

Where does Zissu Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • New Jersey • New York • Florida

What size grants does Zissu Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Zissu Family Foundation awarded 47 grants totaling $81K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Zissu Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Zissu Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $111K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.