Matthew Zell Family Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Matthew Zell Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $49.6M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$49.6Mtotal assets

2019IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Matthew Zell Family Foundation has awarded

18 grantees · $2.4M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Savanna Institute $1.5M
The Nature Conservancy $500K
Camp Ramah in Wisconsin Inc $118K
Imagine H2O Inc $113K
Blue Forest Finance Inc $50K
National Kidney Foundation of Illinois $20K
Maot Chitim $10K
The ARK $10K
Rochelle Zell Jewish High School $10K
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El $10K
Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago $10K
Inheritance Project LTD $5K
American Modeling Teachers Association (AMTA) $5K
Museum of Science and Industry $5K
Carmel Catholic High School $5K
Ida Crown Jewish Academy $5K
Medication Induced Suicide Education Foundation (MISSD) $1K
Imagination Productions Inc (DBA OpenDor Media) $1K

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).

FY2019$10K
FY2020$267K
FY2021$260K
FY2022$403K
FY2023$2.4M

About Matthew Zell Family Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
EIN832650859
IRS ruling2019

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

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Matthew Zell Family Foundation?

Matthew Zell Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $49.6M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Matthew Zell Family 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 Matthew Zell Family Foundation?

Matthew Zell Family Foundation's EIN is 832650859. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Matthew Zell Family Foundation?

Private foundations like Matthew Zell Family 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 Matthew Zell Family 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.