The Lois Zaro | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 30-6035876

Foundation Overview

Based in Miami Beach, FL, The Lois Zaro has awarded 254 grants totaling $5,432,760 to organizations in New York, California and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $201,100, with a median award of $9,675.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$5,432,760
Total Assets
$4,302,163
Median Grant (all grants)
$9,675

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
16
Median Grant
$6,250
% Median Grant Decline
-37% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 50%

8 of 16 recipients (50%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
New York

89% of all grants are concentrated in New York, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (91%), East Hampton (4%), Bronx (1%).

Funding Trajectory
-72%

Declining funding trend with 72% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Lois Zaro's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Fdnt $66,667 New York, NY, US Donation 2024
American Diabetes Association $500 Arlington, VA, US Donation 2024
Brothers For Life $2,500 Seattle, WA, US Donation 2024
Central Park Conservancy $1,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2024
Central Synagogue $37,150 New York, NY, US Donation 2024
Crohns & Colitis Foundation Of America $10,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2024
Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces $360 New York, NY, US Donation 2024
Hamptons Community Outreach $1,000 Bridgehampton, NY, US Donation 2024
Hamptons Intl Film Festival $10,000 East Hampton, NY, US Donation 2024
Hearst Castle Preservation Foundation $1,500 San Ramon, CA, US Donation 2024
Icahn School Of Medicine $10,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2024
Luisa Diaz Foundation $1,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2024
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation $50,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2024
The Freddy & Olivia Wexler Foundation $25,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2024
Virginia United $15,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2024
Women's Emergency Network $1,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2024
Aipac $5,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2023
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Fdnt $67,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2023
American Friends Of Israel Museum $33,333 New York, NY, US Donation 2023
Central Park Conservancy $7,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2023
Crohns & Colitis Foundation Of America $10,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2023
Friends Of United Hatzalah $36,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2023
Greater Miami Jewish Federation $125,000 Miami, FL, US Donation 2023
Hamptons Intl Film Festival $10,000 East Hampton, NY, US Donation 2023
Jewish Federation Of Palm Beach $1,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Donation 2023
Lotus Endownment Fund Inc Childrens Village $25,000 Miami Beach, FL, US Donation 2023
Melanoma Research Alliance Fndt $5,000 Washington, DC, US Donation 2023
Ne'eman Foundation Usa $7,500 Newton, MA, US Donation 2023
Pef Israel Endownment Funds $2,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2023
Southhampton Hospital $1,500 Southhampton, NY, US Donation 2023
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation $50,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2023
The Freddy & Olivia Wexler Foundation $25,000 New York, NY, US Donationdonation 2023
Uja-federation Of New York $75,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2023
Various Charities $4,947 New York, NY, US Donation 2023
Wizo $5,000 Bay Harbor Islands, FL, US Donation 2023
Aipac $3,600 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Fdnt $27,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
American Friends Of Israel Museum $2,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Breast Cancer Research Foundation $50,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Central Park Conservancy $3,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Central Synagogue $25,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Columbia Grammer & Prep School $150,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Crohns & Colitis Foundation Of America $10,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Hamptons Intl Film Festival $10,000 East Hampton, NY, US Donation 2022
Harlem Jr Tennis $25,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Teens For Food Justice $17,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Uja-federation Of New York $50,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Project Sam $2,500 New York, NY, US Dobation 2022
The Center For Early Education $50,000 West Hollywood, CA, US Donation 2022
The Freddy & Olivia Wexler Foundation $25,000 New York, NY, US Donationdonation 2022
Aipac $3,600 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Fdnt $27,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
American Friends Of Israel Museum $2,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Breast Cancer Research Foundation $50,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Central Park Conservancy $3,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Central Synagogue $25,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Columbia Grammer & Prep School $150,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Crohns & Colitis Foundation Of America $10,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Hamptons Intl Film Festival $10,000 East Hampton, NY, US Donation 2022
Harlem Jr Tennis $25,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Teens For Food Justice $17,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Uja-federation Of New York $50,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Project Sam $2,500 New York, NY, US Dobation 2022
The Center For Early Education $50,000 West Hollywood, CA, US Donation 2022
The Freddy & Olivia Wexler Foundation $25,000 New York, NY, US Donationdonation 2022
Aipac $3,600 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Fdnt $27,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
American Friends Of Israel Museum $2,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Breast Cancer Research Foundation $50,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Central Park Conservancy $3,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Central Synagogue $25,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Columbia Grammer & Prep School $150,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Crohns & Colitis Foundation Of America $10,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Hamptons Intl Film Festival $10,000 East Hampton, NY, US Donation 2022
Harlem Jr Tennis $25,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Teens For Food Justice $17,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Uja-federation Of New York $50,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2022
Project Sam $2,500 New York, NY, US Dobation 2022
The Center For Early Education $50,000 West Hollywood, CA, US Donation 2022
The Freddy & Olivia Wexler Foundation $25,000 New York, NY, US Donationdonation 2022
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Fdnt $25,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2021
American Jewish Committee $25,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2021
Aperture Foundation $2,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2021
Breast Cancer Research Foundation $52,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2021
Central Park Conservancy $2,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2021
Central Synagogue $18,800 New York, NY, US Donation 2021
Columbia Grammer & Prep School $50,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2021
Crohns & Colitis Foundation Of America $10,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2021
Death Penalty Focus $250 New York, NY, US Donation 2021
Dysautonomia Foundation $2,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2021
Hamptons Intl Film Festival $10,000 East Hampton, NY, US Donation 2021
Harlem Jr Tennis $25,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2021
Icahn School Of Medicine $25,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2021
Jewish Museum $5,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2021
Mjhs Foundation $500 New York, NY, US Donation 2021
Save Venice $2,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2021
Sle Lupus Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2021
Street Soccer $2,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2021
The Kennedy Center $28,000 Washington, DC, US Donation 2021
Uja-federation Of New York $50,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2021
Usta $75,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2021
Whitney Museum Of American Art $27,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2021
Actors Fund $500 New York, NY, US Donation 2020
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Fdnt $25,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2020
American Friends Of Israel Public Affairs $3,600 New York, NY, US Donation 2020
American Jewish Committee $25,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2020
Baby2baby $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Donation 2020
Breast Cancer Research Foundation $51,100 New York, NY, US Donation 2020
Central Park Conservancy $500 New York, NY, US Donation 2020
Central Synagogue $68,800 New York, NY, US Donation 2020
Columbia Grammer & Prep School $200,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2020
Crohns & Colitis Foundation Of America $10,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2020
Deans Strategic Fund $15,000 Ann Arbor, MI, US Donation 2020
Fit Foundation $15,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2020
Hamptons Intl Film Festival $15,000 East Hampton, NY, US Donation 2020
Harlem Jr Tennis $25,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2020
Help Funding $2,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2020
Hillel $25,000 Washington, DC, US Donation 2020
Icahn School Of Medicine $40,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2020
Make A Wish Foundation $500 Phoenix, AZ, US Donation 2020
Metropolitan Museum Of Art $9,750 New York, NY, US Donation 2020
Mjhs Foundation $180 New York, NY, US Donation 2020
Mt Sinai Medical Center $10,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2020
Nyu Faces $500 New York, NY, US Donation 2020
Oxalosis & Hyperoxaluria Foundation $500 New York, NY, US Donation 2020
Padoquohan Medical Lodge $2,500 Southhampton, NY, US Donation 2020
Public Theatre $500 New York, NY, US Donation 2020
Shune On Sierra Leone $1,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2020
St Johns Health Center $50,000 Bronx, NY, US Donation 2020
Southhampton Pba $10,000 Speonk, NY, US Donation 2020
Teens For Food Justice $5,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2020
The Shed $2,050 New York, NY, US Donation 2020
Uja-federation Of New York $50,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2020
Whitney Museum Of American Art $27,325 New York, NY, US Donation 2020
Wizo $10,000 Bay Harbor Islands, FL, US Donation 2020
92nd Street Y $5,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Aipac $3,600 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Fdnt $26,360 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Actors Fund $1,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
American Friends Of Israel Museum $6,700 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Arthur Miller Foundation $1,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Birthright Israel $10,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Breast Cancer Research Foundation $50,950 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Central Synagogue $30,180 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
City Of Hope $433 Duarte, CA, US Donation 2018
City Parks Foundation $3,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Columbia Grammer & Prep School $130,400 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Weill Ornell $300 Ithaca, NY, US Donation 2018
Code Nation $5,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Crohns & Colitis Foundation Of America $10,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Cycle For Survival $1,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Dysautonomia Foundation $2,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
East Side House Settlement $2,000 Bronx, NY, US Donation 2018
Michael Osver Fdtn $1,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Fjc $2,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Fit Foundation $12,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Friends Of United Hatzalah $36,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Gabrielles Angel Fdtn $5,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Hamptons Intl Film Festival $10,000 East Hampton, NY, US Donation 2018
Harlem Jr Tennis $30,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Icahn School Of Medicine $25,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Ithaca College $1,000 Ithaca, NY, US Donation 2018
Jewish Bd Of Family & Childrens $1,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Juliard School $1,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Jewish Museum $3,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Museum At Elridge St $1,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
National Institute Reproductive Health $500 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Ny Women In Film $1,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Nyu Faces $1,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Plastic Polution $2,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Rescue Dogs Rock Ny $250 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Sle Lupus Foundation $350 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Teens For Food Justice $5,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Usc $150,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Donation 2018
Whitney Museum Of American Art $72,344 New York, NY, US Donation 2018
Wizo $10,000 Bay Harbor Islands, FL, US Donation 2018
92nd Street Y $9,600 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Fdnt $29,750 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
American Friends Of Israel Museum $6,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
American Jewish Committee $10,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
Breast Cancer Research Foundation $49,450 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
Central Park Conservancy $13,300 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
Central Synagogue $360 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
City Of Hope $583 Duarte, CA, US Donation 2017
City Parks Foundation $2,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
Columbia Grammer & Prep School $199,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
Crohns & Colitis Foundation Of America $10,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
Dubin Breast Center $15,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
Dysautonomia Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
Educational Alliance $2,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
Fare $500 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
Film Society Of Lincoln Center $1,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
Fit Foundation $12,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
Hamptons Intl Film Festival $10,000 East Hampton, NY, US Donation 2017
Harlem Jr Tennis $50,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
Icahn School Of Medicine $12,250 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
Jewish Bd Of Family & Childrens $2,020 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
Jewish Museum $2,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
Lung Cancer Research Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
Metropolitan Museum Of Art $9,058 New York, NY, US Donation;listtotal 0 2017
Museum At Elridge St $1,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund $2,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
Roundabout Theatre Company $5,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
Sle Lupus Foundation $5,100 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
Uja-federation Of New York $10,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
Usc $150,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Donation 2017
Whitney Museum Of American Art $47,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
Aart Of Elysium $20,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Donation 2017
United Hatzalah $5,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2017
92nd Street Y $5,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Albert Einstein College $1,200 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Fdnt $28,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
American Friends Of Israel $6,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Breast Cancer Research Foundation $50,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Central Park Conservancy $1,300 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Central Synagogue $50,360 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
City Of Hope $367 Duarte, CA, US Donation 2016
Columbia Grammer & Prep School $201,100 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Crohns & Colitis Foundation Of America $9,780 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
East Side House Settlement $1,000 Bronx, NY, US Donation 2016
Educational Alliance $2,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Fare $350 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Fit Foundation $14,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Hamptons Intl Film Festival $11,300 East Hampton, NY, US Donation 2016
Harlem Jr Tennis $20,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Hirshberg Fdtn Pancreatic Cancer $1,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Ithaca College $2,500 Ithaca, NY, US Donation 2016
Jewish Museum $500 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Junior Tennis Champions $6,100 College Park Md, MD, US Donation 2016
Lincoln Center $5,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Lung Cancer Research Foundation $1,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Metropolitan Museum Of Art $10,500 New York, NY, US Donation;listtotal 0 2016
Mt Sinai Adolescent Health Center $500 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Museum Of Arts & Design $500 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Ny Public Radio $500 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund $2,275 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Phoenix House $4,820 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Plastic Polution $20,806 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Public Theatre $2,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Roundabout Theatre Company $2,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
St Jude $100 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Syracuse University $50,000 Syracuse, NY, US Donation 2016
The Drawing Center $1,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Uja-federation Of New York $10,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Usc $200,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Donation 2016
We Are Family Foundation $33,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Whitney Museum Of American Art $57,352 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Aipac Manhattan Womens Initiative $3,600 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Bailey House $250 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Icahn School Of Medicine $2,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Los Angeles Womens Giving $1,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Queens College $750 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Teamwork Foundation $2,500 New York, NY, US Donation 2016
Usta $3,000 New York, NY, US Donation 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 30-6035876
Website N/A
Address 295 MADISON AVE RM 715 New York, NY 10017-7765

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.