THE ZEGAR FAMILY FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$27.0M+32% YoY
Grants
105
Median Grant
$125K
Organizations Funded
121
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The mission of the Zegar Family Foundation is to give back by improving the larger world around us and the lives of others where our gifts can yield meaningful tangible impact for a better world.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Environmental practices, justice and human rights, science and medicine, human services, arts and culture, education, nutrition, international economic relief and development. In 2021, joined 20 other organizations to fund $223 million to reduce methane emissions globally.
How to Apply
Operates by invitation only but welcomes emails with innovative program ideas
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$27.0M
Grants
105
Median
$125K
States
16
$20.5M
Grants
81
Median
$100K
States
8
$20.0M
Grants
91
Median
$100K
States
11
Grant Size Distribution
$125K
Typical Grant (Median)
$10K
Smallest
$75K
25th Pctile
$225K
75th Pctile
$3.2M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $75K and $225K.
Largest Recent Grants
$3.2M
2024
RF CATALYTIC CAPITAL INC
NY · GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION
$1.9M
2024
WINDWARD FUND
DC · GLOBAL METHANE HUB - ENTERIC ACCELERATOR
$1.7M
2024
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
VA · GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION
$1.7M
2024
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
PA · GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION
$1.3M
2024
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
NY · GENOME CENTER - TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AT GENOMICS CORE
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.