Zellis Family Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Zellis Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $49.4M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$49.4Mtotal assets

2019IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Zellis Family Foundation has awarded

15 grantees · $1.3M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

The University of Colorado Foundation $500K
JEWISHcolorado $225K
Rheumatology Research Foundation $200K
Northwestern University $150K
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing $100K
The Harold Grinspoon Foundation $25K
Hearing Health Foundation $25K
Temple Emanuel $20K
Heart and Armor Foundation $20K
Jewish Family Service of Colorado Inc $20K
Planned Parenthood (Rocky Mountain) $20K
Sharsheret Inc $10K
So All May Eat Inc (SAME Caf) $10K
Food Bank of the Rockies $10K
Hands of Peace $8K

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).

FY2020$185K
FY2021$280K
FY2022$580K
FY2023$1.3M

About Zellis Family Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
EIN832650002
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 Zellis Family Foundation?

Zellis Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $49.4M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Zellis 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 Zellis Family Foundation?

Zellis Family Foundation's EIN is 832650002. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Zellis Family Foundation?

Private foundations like Zellis 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 Zellis 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.