Zore Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in RIVER HILLS, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $323K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $123K. Net investment income was $59K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$323K
-17.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$123K
-43.0% YoY
Grant Count
13
-7.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-38.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zore Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Zore Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Zore Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in RIVER HILLS, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $323K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $123K. Net investment income was $59K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $323,389 | $393,064 | $283,107 |
| Revenue | $65,416 | $333,860 | $-11,172 |
| Expenses | $135,156 | $223,984 | $211,102 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $129,376 | $222,245 | $208,545 |
| Net Investment Income | $59,384 | $231,804 | $9,192 |
| Distributable Amount | $22,231 | $13,492 | $24,533 |
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
69 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Thomas More High School ($50,000), Badger Institute ($20,000), Love One Another Archdiocesan Campaign ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BADGER INSTITUTE MILWAUKEE, WI | COMMUNITY | $20,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER MILWAUKEE HARTLAND, WI | COMMUNITY | $5,000 |
| AFTER BREAST CANCER DIAGNOSIS MILWAUKEE, WI | HEALTH | $6,000 |
| ST THOMAS MORE HIGH SCHOOL MILWAUKEE, WI | COMMUNITY | $50,000 |
| NATIVITY JESUIT ACADEMY MILWAUKEE, WI | COMMUNITY | $3,000 |
| LOVE ONE ANOTHER ARCHDIOCESAN CAMPAIGN MILWAUKEE, WI | COMMUNITY | $20,000 |
| CITY FORWARD COLLECTIVE MILWAUKEE, WI | COMMUNITY | $2,000 |
| NOTRE DAME SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE MILWAUKEE, WI | EDUCATION | $2,000 |
| MILWAUKEE COLLEGE PREP MILWAUKEE, WI | COMMUNITY | $5,000 |
| TUNNELS TO TOWERS STATEN ISLAND, NY | COMMUNITY | $1,200 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD J ZORE | TRUSTEE | 0.3 | — |
| DIANE ZORE | TRUSTEE | 0.3 | — |
| ANNEMARIE ZORE | TRUSTEE | 0.3 | — |
| KATHRYN E BEISER | TRUSTEE | 0.3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zore Family Foundation?
Zore Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in RIVER HILLS, WI. It holds $323K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Zore Family Foundation?
As of 2024, Zore Family Foundation holds $323K in total assets with $65K in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $123K in 2024.
Where does Zore Family Foundation operate?
Zore Family Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Kentucky, New York, Tennessee, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Zore Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Zore Family Foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $123K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Zore Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Zore Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Zore Family Foundation's EIN?
Zore Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2800791. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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