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The Zell Family Foundation Inc, operating as a 501(c)3 organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. In 2025, the foundation distributed a total of $140K across 79 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$140K
2025
Grantees funded
79
Multi-year grantees
30%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Judith Faust
Board Member
S
Sarah Hamilton
Board Member
A
Adam Ellsworth
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ZELL FAMILY FOUNDATION INC C/O LORING WOLCOTT & COOLIDGE OFFICE?
No. ZELL FAMILY FOUNDATION INC C/O LORING WOLCOTT & COOLIDGE OFFICE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ZELL FAMILY FOUNDATION INC C/O LORING WOLCOTT & COOLIDGE OFFICE give?
ZELL FAMILY FOUNDATION INC C/O LORING WOLCOTT & COOLIDGE OFFICE primarily gives to organizations located in California, Massachusetts, and Oregon. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ZELL FAMILY FOUNDATION INC C/O LORING WOLCOTT & COOLIDGE OFFICE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ZELL FAMILY FOUNDATION INC C/O LORING WOLCOTT & COOLIDGE OFFICE fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ZELL FAMILY FOUNDATION INC C/O LORING WOLCOTT & COOLIDGE OFFICE make each year?
In 2025, ZELL FAMILY FOUNDATION INC C/O LORING WOLCOTT & COOLIDGE OFFICE awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $140 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ZELL FAMILY FOUNDATION INC C/O LORING WOLCOTT & COOLIDGE OFFICE fund recently?
In 2025, ZELL FAMILY FOUNDATION INC C/O LORING WOLCOTT & COOLIDGE OFFICE awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include Rise Up Industries, GIVE A BEAT FOUNDATION, and DISMAS HOUSE OF MASSACHUSETTS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ZELL FAMILY FOUNDATION INC C/O LORING WOLCOTT & COOLIDGE OFFICE?
ZELL FAMILY FOUNDATION INC C/O LORING WOLCOTT & COOLIDGE OFFICE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.