Foundation profile
Zell Family Foundation
Private foundation · Chicago, IL
Invitation only
Grants (last 3 years)
54
Total given (last 3 years)
$65M
Median grant
$156k
Range
$5k – $25M
Giving by year
Total grants paid per tax year, as reported to the IRS.
Where the money goes
Causes
Recreational club · 43%Education fund · 19%Symphony orchestra · 17%School · 5%Student services · 4%
States
IllinoisNew YorkMinnesotaMichiganPennsylvania
How to apply, full grant list and leadership
Contacts, deadlines, restrictions, openness to new grantees and every grant this foundation made.
Start free trial Log inFree for 7 days, then $69/month. Cancel anytime before October 12, 2026 and you won't be charged.
Source: IRS Form 990-PF / 990 Schedule I filings. Not affiliated with the IRS. About the data