Ann B. Zekauskas Family Foundation Grants

The Ann B. Zekauskas Family Foundation is a family-directed philanthropic organization established through the estate of Ann B. Zekauskas. It is accepting applications from qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofits for grants to be awarded in 2027.

The Foundation funds organizations whose principal work falls in one or more of three areas of giving: nutrition education, improving access to food, and advancing careers in the culinary arts.

In nutrition education, it works with schools, community groups and similar organizations across the country on programs that encourage a lifelong practice of healthy eating. In food access, it supports food banks, community kitchens and other hunger relief organizations. In culinary arts careers, it gives to high schools, colleges, professional education programs and scholarship organizations.

All applications must be submitted by November 1, 2026 for consideration of grant awards in 2027. The Foundation does not publish an award range; applicants state the amount they are requesting.

Qualified 501(c)(3) organizations whose primary mission focuses on one or more of the Foundation's three areas of giving: nutrition education, improving access to food, or advancing careers in the culinary arts.

Because its grantmaking is intentionally focused, the Foundation does not consider requests from organizations whose primary mission falls outside its three areas of giving.

Apply through the online form on the Foundation's Apply for a Grant page by November 1, 2026. The form asks for the organization's name, EIN and website, a main contact (name, title, address, email, phone), and the amount requested.

Applicants upload a grant proposal that includes: a brief history of the organization, including its mission, primary programs and the communities it serves; a high-level overview of the most recent annual operating budget and key sources of funding; the amount requested; and a description of how the funds will be used, including intended outcomes, the population served, and how the program aligns with at least one of the Foundation's focus areas.

Questions can be sent to grantrequest@abzfamilyfoundation.org.