Zalner Foundation

EIN 13-7231718 · NY · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$500 Funds in NY, VA, DC +10
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Zalner Foundation based in NY paid 40 grants totaling $57.8K to 40 organizations across 13 states. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $25K, with a median of $500. Its largest recipients included DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN, DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS, and CATHOLIC CHARITIES. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$117,265
Giving (latest yr)
$57,800
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
40
Median grant
$500
Recipients
40
States reached
13
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Diocese of Brooklyn$25,000
  • Doctors Without Borders$3,000
  • Catholic Charities$2,500
  • Religious of Jesus and Mary$2,500
  • World Vision$2,500

Where grants went

  • New York$41,650 · 20 grants
  • Virginia$3,500 · 3 grants
  • District of Columbia$2,800 · 3 grants
  • Georgia$2,600 · 4 grants
  • Maryland$2,000 · 1 grant
  • Nebraska$1,500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (40)

Diocese of Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY
General Contribution
$25,000
Doctors Without Borders
New York, NY
General Contribution
$3,000
World Vision
Bronx, NY
General Contribution
$2,500
Catholic Charities
Alexandria, VA
General Contribution
$2,500
Religious of Jesus and Mary
Washington, DC
General Contribution
$2,500
The Smile Train
New York, NY
General Contribution
$2,000
Catholic Relief Services
Baltimore, MD
General Contribution
$2,000
Catholic Medical Mission Board
New York, NY
General Contribution
$2,000
Care USA
Atlanta, GA
General Contribution
$2,000
US Fund for Unicef
New York, NY
General Contribution
$2,000
Wounded Warriors Family Support
Omaha, NE
General Contribution
$1,500
Save the Children
Fairfield, CT
General Contribution
$1,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Zalner Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Zalner Foundation reported 40 itemized grants totaling $57.8K. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $25K (median $500).

Recent recipients include DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN, DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS, CATHOLIC CHARITIES, among 40 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Zalner Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Zalner Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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