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Matthew Zell Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $1.7M in total grants paid to 20 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SAVANNA INSTITUTE
Madison, WI
$1.8M
35%
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
ARLINGTON, VA
$1M
20%
CAMP RAMAH IN WISCONSIN INC
CHICAGO, IL
$654K
13%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 25 grantees
- 10 board & team members
- 7 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Matthew Zell Family Foundation?
No. Matthew Zell Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Matthew Zell Family Foundation give?
Matthew Zell Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Virginia. 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 Matthew Zell Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Matthew Zell Family Foundation 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 Matthew Zell Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Matthew Zell Family Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Matthew Zell Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Matthew Zell Family Foundation awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include SAVANNA INSTITUTE, THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, and CAMP RAMAH IN WISCONSIN INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Matthew Zell Family Foundation?
Matthew Zell Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.