Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation

Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Glenview, Illinois with $89.4M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$89.4Mtotal assets
2015IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation has awarded

20 grantees · $9M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland Stanford Junior University $3.3M
  • Johns Hopkins University $1M
  • Start Early $1M
  • Arts For Learning Maryland $568K
  • Telluride Foundation $550K
  • Berkeley Film Foundation $500K
  • Tmw Center For Early Learning Public Health $465K
  • President And Fellows Of Harvard College For Public Service Impact Fund $350K
  • Glide Foundation $300K
  • American Writers Museum $250K
  • First Five Years Fund $250K
  • Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance $125K
  • Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School $100K
  • Working In The Schools Chicago $60K
  • Maryland Film Festival $50K
  • Pass Through From Sz Company $40K
  • Tru Rescue $35K
  • Berkeley Community Scholars $20K
  • Grateful Gatherings $20K
  • St Coletta Of Wisconsin $6K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$17.6M
  • FY2019$11M
  • FY2020$9M
  • FY2021$9.4M
  • FY2022$13M
  • FY2023$9.1M

About Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersGlenview, Illinois
  • EIN471005952
  • IRS ruling2015

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation?

Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Glenview, Illinois with $89.4M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation?

Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation's EIN is 471005952. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation?

Private foundations like Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Saul Zaentz Charitable Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.