Overview
The Matthew Zell Family Foundation is a philanthropic organization based in Chicago, Illinois, with assets totaling approximately $36.2 million. In the most recent fiscal year, the foundation reported expenses of about $3.8 million and revenue of approximately $10.5 million. The foundation supports a variety of initiatives across multiple cities and states in the United States, including major urban centers such as Chicago, New York, and San Francisco. Although specific subject areas of funding are not listed, the foundation's geographic reach is extensive, covering states like California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin. The foundation does not have a publicly listed website or detailed information about its leadership or specific funding priorities.
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Financials
in 2024, compared to $26,581,128 in 2023
18 grants awarded in 2024
Of total expenses go to programs
Grants
Amount | Recipient | Purpose | Location | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,483,022 | Savanna Institute | Sustainability | 2453 Atwood Ave Suite 209 Madison, WI US | 2024 | |
| $500,000 | The Nature Conservancy | Sustainability | 4245 N Fairfax Drive Ste 100 Arlington, VA US | 2024 | |
| $118,000 | Camp Ramah in Wisconsin Inc | General operating support, specifically to support and improve camper and staff experience and needs | 67 E Madison St 1905 Chicago, IL US | 2023 | |
| $118,000 | Camp Ramah in Wisconsin Inc | Cultural and Religious | 67 E Madison St No1905 Chicago, IL US | 2024 | |
| $112,500 | IMAGINE H2O INC | Alumni engagement & support hiring and operations | Four Embarcadero Center Suite 1400 San Francisco, CA US | 2023 | |
| $112,500 | Imagine H2O Inc | Sustainability | Four Embarcadero Center Suite 1400 San Fransisco, CA US | 2024 | |
| $100,000 | CAMP RAMAH IN WISCONSIN INC | GENERAL SUPPORT | 67 E MADISON ST STE 1905 CHICAGO, IL US | 2022 | |
| $75,000 | SAVANNA INSTITUTE | General Operating Support | 2453 ATWOOD AVE SUITE 209 Madison, WI US | 2023 | |
| $50,000 | Blue Forest Finance Inc | Sustainability | 5960 S Land Park Dr1264 Sacramento, CA US | 2024 | |
| $25,000 | CURRENT INNOVATION NFP | GENERAL SUPPORT | 177 N STATE ST STE 500 CHICAGO, IL US | 2022 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
MZ MATTHEW ZELL | PRESIDENT | $0 | 2022 |
PT PHILIP TINKLER | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | 2022 |
JM JOSEPH MIRON | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | 2022 |
LM LUCILLE MCFARLAND | VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY | $0 | 2022 |
JB JAMES BUNEGAR | VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER | $0 | 2022 |
MATTHEW ZELL
PRESIDENT
PHILIP TINKLER
VICE PRESIDENT
JOSEPH MIRON
VICE PRESIDENT
LUCILLE MCFARLAND
VICE PRESIDENT & SECRETARY
JAMES BUNEGAR
VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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