Zivin Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-6083971
Foundation Overview
Based in Evanston, IL, Zivin Family Foundation has awarded 190 grants totaling $1,016,250 to organizations in District of Columbia, Connecticut and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $25,000, with a median award of $2,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
7 of 29 recipients (24%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
43% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 6 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (50%), Evanston (22%), Highland Park (16%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 34% growth trend over 4 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (67%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Zivin Family Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance For Middle East Peace Inc | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Catonsville Emergency Assistance Inc | $1,000 | Catonsville, MD, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Connecticut Food Bank Inc | $1,000 | Wallingford, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Feeding America | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Glsen Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | $5,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| James B Moran Center For Youth Advocacy | $750 | Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | $5,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Operation Hope Of Fairfield Inc | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Pflag | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc | $12,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Rainbow Railroad Usa | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Sage Usa | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Ark | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Art Center Highland Park | $2,500 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation Inc | $15,000 | Sarasota, FL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Youth Job Center Inc | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Mcgaw Ymca | $500 | Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Natl Public Radio | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Naacp Legal Defense Fund | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| World Central Kitchen | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Lambda Legal | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Trevor Project | $3,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Highland Park Historical Society | $1,500 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Public Citizen Foundation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Alliance For Middle East Peace Inc | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Catonsville Emergency Assistance Inc | $1,000 | Catonsville, MD, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Connecticut Food Bank Inc | $1,000 | Wallingford, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Feeding America | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Glsen Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | $6,500 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| James B Moran Center For Youth Advocacy | $750 | Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | $5,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Operation Hope Of Fairfield Inc | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Pflag | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Rainbow Railroad Usa | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Sage Usa | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Ark | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Art Center Highland Park | $2,500 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation Inc | $13,500 | Sarasota, FL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Youth Job Center Inc | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Alliance For Middle East Peace Inc | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Catonsville Emergency Assistance Inc | $1,000 | Catonsville, MD, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Connecticut Food Bank Inc | $1,000 | Wallingford, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Feeding America | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Glsen Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | $6,500 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| James B Moran Center For Youth Advocacy | $750 | Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | $5,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Operation Hope Of Fairfield Inc | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Pflag | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Rainbow Railroad Usa | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Sage Usa | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Ark | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Art Center Highland Park | $2,500 | Highland Park, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation Inc | $13,500 | Sarasota, FL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Youth Job Center Inc | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Alliance For Middle East Peace Inc | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Catonsville Emergency Assistance Inc | $1,000 | Catonsville, MD, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Connecticut Food Bank Inc | $1,000 | Wallingford, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Glsen Inc | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | $5,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | $5,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Operation Hope Of Fairfield Inc | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Ark | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation Inc | $13,500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Feeding America | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| James B Moran Center For Youth Advocacy | $750 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Youth Job Center Inc | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Trevor Project | $2,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Rainbow Railroad Usa | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Alliance For Middle East Peace Inc | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Catonsville Emergency Assistance Inc | $1,000 | Catonsville, MD, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Connecticut Food Bank Inc | $1,000 | Wallingford, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Glsen Inc | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | $5,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | $5,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Operation Hope Of Fairfield Inc | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Ark | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation Inc | $13,500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Feeding America | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| James B Moran Center For Youth Advocacy | $750 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Youth Job Center Inc | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Trevor Project | $2,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Rainbow Railroad Usa | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Alliance For Middle East Peace Inc | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Catonsville Emergency Assistance Inc | $1,000 | Catonsville, MD, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Connecticut Food Bank Inc | $1,000 | Wallingford, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Glsen Inc | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | $5,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | $5,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Operation Hope Of Fairfield Inc | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Ark | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation Inc | $13,500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Feeding America | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| James B Moran Center For Youth Advocacy | $750 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Youth Job Center Inc | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Trevor Project | $2,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Rainbow Railroad Usa | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Alliance For Middle East Peace Inc | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Catonsville Emergency Assistance Inc | $1,000 | Catonsville, MD, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Connecticut Food Bank Inc | $1,000 | Wallingford, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Glsen Inc | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | $5,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | $5,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Operation Hope Of Fairfield Inc | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Ark | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation Inc | $13,500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Feeding America | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| James B Moran Center For Youth Advocacy | $750 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Youth Job Center Inc | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Trevor Project | $2,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Rainbow Railroad Usa | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Alliance For Middle East Peace Inc | $7,500 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Catonsville Emergency Assistance Inc | $1,000 | Catonsville, MD, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Connecticut Food Bank Inc | $1,000 | Wallingford, CT, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Glsen Inc | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | $5,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | $5,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Operation Hope Of Fairfield Inc | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation Inc | $13,500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | $2,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| The Ark | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Rainbow Railroad Usa | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Alliance For Middle East Peace Inc | $7,500 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Bridgeport Hospital Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Bridgeport, CT, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Cancer Wellness Center | $500 | Northbrook, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Catonsville Emergency Assistance Inc | $1,000 | Catonsville, MD, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Connecticut Food Bank Inc | $1,000 | Wallingford, CT, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation Inc | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Feeding America | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Glsen Inc | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | $5,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation Inc | $13,500 | Sarasota, FL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| J Street Education Fund Inc | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| James B Moran Center For Youth Advocacy | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | $5,000 | Glencoe, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Operation Hope Of Fairfield Inc | $1,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America Inc | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Ark | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | $2,000 | West Hollywood, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Warren Billy Cherry Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Youth Job Center Inc | $1,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-6083971 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1637 JUDSON AVE Evanston, IL 60201-4660 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Zivin Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President & Director | Mark Zivin |
|---|---|
| Treasurer & Director | Jeffrey Zivin |
| Secretary & Director | Elliott Zivin |
Forms 990-PF
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- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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