THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND C/O DLA PIPER LLP
THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND C/O DLA PIPER LLP
THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND C/O DLA PIPER LLP
AI Summary
The Lenny Zakim Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on supporting nonprofits primarily in Massachusetts through a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. In 2024, the fund distributed a total of $620.2K across 189 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO DEVELOP DEEP RELATIONSHIPS AND BUILD BRIDGES AMONG PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES TO ADVANCE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND RACIAL JUSTICE. OUR MISSION IS TO LISTEN TO THOSE MOST IMPACTED BY INEQUITY AND PROVIDE THE FUNDING, ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO CREATE LASTING CHANGE.
Cause Areas
1
Judaism
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND, INC.
BOSTON, MA
$194.5K
3%
CENTRO COMUNITARIO DE TRABAJADORES INCORPORATED
New Bedford, MA
$155K
2%
BAGLY INC
BOSTON, MA
$127K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
55
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND C/O DLA PIPER LLP?
No. THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND C/O DLA PIPER LLP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND C/O DLA PIPER LLP give?
THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND C/O DLA PIPER LLP primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, California, and Tennessee. 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 THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND C/O DLA PIPER LLP’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND C/O DLA PIPER LLP fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND C/O DLA PIPER LLP make each year?
In 2024, THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND C/O DLA PIPER LLP awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $620 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND C/O DLA PIPER LLP fund recently?
In 2024, THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND C/O DLA PIPER LLP awarded grants to about 190 grantees. Recent grantees include THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND, INC., CENTRO COMUNITARIO DE TRABAJADORES INCORPORATED, and BAGLY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND C/O DLA PIPER LLP?
THE LENNY ZAKIM FUND C/O DLA PIPER LLP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.