Zorich Family Foundation
Zorich Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 32 grants totaling $4,203,333 to charitable organizations.
Zorich Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Zorich Family Foundation gave $4.2M across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $131K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,203,333
- +13.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $131,354
- +13.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $109,339,724
- +63.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Zorich Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9651 Katy Freeway Suite 525, Houston, TX 77024
Phone: (713) 659-6100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zorich Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Martin Episcopal Church ($600K). Together the top 10 received $2.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 93 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas recipients received 66% of grant dollars, followed by California at 11%, Tennessee at 8%, Massachusetts at 5%, and Iowa at 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Zorich Family Foundation gives
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.9M (2020) to $4.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $4.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Martin Episcopal Church Houston, TX | General Charitable Purpose | $600,000 |
| Hope and Healing Center & Institute Houston, TX | General Charitable Purpose | $400,000 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation Knoxville, TN | General Charitable Purpose | $334,000 |
| Covenant House Texas Houston, TX | General Charitable Purpose | $300,000 |
| Star of Hope Houston, TX | General Charitable Purpose | $300,000 |
| Memorial Assistance Ministries Houston, TX | General Charitable Purpose | $200,000 |
| The Goodness Web Wayland, MA | General Charitable Purpose | $200,000 |
| Ucsb Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | General Charitable Purpose | $200,000 |
| Young Life Harlan, IA | General Charitable Purpose | $200,000 |
| Plant with Purpose San Diego, CA | General Charitable Purpose | $150,000 |
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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 | $109,339,724 | $58,375,768 | $4,587,718 | $4,203,333 | 32 | $4,210,482 | $4,780,804 | $3,281,969 |
| 2023 | $66,927,371 | $11,132,856 | $4,048,528 | $3,702,828 | 32 | $3,807,953 | $3,156,447 | $2,765,196 |
| 2022 | $64,591,831 | $19,141,630 | $3,945,490 | $3,283,117 | 27 | $3,362,942 | $1,574,211 | $2,356,552 |
| 2021 | $49,501,176 | $10,789,518 | $3,912,137 | $3,460,343 | 1 | $3,460,343 | $5,408,816 | $2,758,978 |
| 2020 | $44,415,141 | $3,675,650 | $3,390,451 | $2,930,250 | 1 | — | $1,204,839 | $2,389,332 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zorich Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Hope and Healing Center & Institute says it works to create accessible and affordable mental health care within accepting communities. Emerald Youth Foundation describes a Christian ministry serving urban youth through faith, education, and sports programs. Memorial Assistance Ministries says it supports economic mobility and holistic health for Houstonians through education, training, and community connection.
Other 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated missions address student support and graduation, early childhood education for economically at-risk children and their families, energy access and environmental impact, collaboration among faith communities and nonprofits, and leadership development.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $4,203,333. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $600,000, with a median grant of $100,000. The largest grants included $600,000 to St Martin Episcopal Church, $400,000 to Hope and Healing Center & Institute, $334,000 to Emerald Youth Foundation, $300,000 each to Covenant House Texas and Star of Hope, and $200,000 each to Memorial Assistance Ministries, The Goodness Web, UCSB Foundation, and Young Life. The filing lists each of these grants’ purposes as general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brynley Zorich Todd, Robert M Zorich, Robert L Zorich, Barbara L Zorich, and Bret A Zorich as trustees.
Zorich Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara L. Zorich
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bret A. Zorich
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brynley Zorich Todd
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert L. Zorich
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Zorich Family Foundation
How much does Zorich Family Foundation give each year?
Zorich Family Foundation gave $4.2M across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.7M across 32 grants.
What is Zorich Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Zorich Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $131,354, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Zorich Family Foundation give grants?
Zorich Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (11%) and Tennessee (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (15 grants), Austin, TX (3 grants) and Overland Park, KS (2 grants).
Does Zorich Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Zorich Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Zorich Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Zorich Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Martin Episcopal Church ($600,000), Hope and Healing Center & Institute ($400,000) and Emerald Youth Foundation ($334,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Zorich Family Foundation?
Zorich Family Foundation reported $109.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Zorich Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Hope and Healing Center & Institute says it works to create accessible and affordable mental health care within accepting communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zorich Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Zorich Family Foundation's EIN?
Zorich Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0664404. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Zorich Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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