THE ZELLERBACH FAMILY FOUNDATION
https://ZFF.ORG
$158.4M
Total Assets (2023)
$6.8M
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2023)
$13.5M
Giving on File
(2 yrs)
(2 yrs)
470
Grants on File
$30K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAM EXECUTIVE
Phone
4154212629
Deadlines
THERE ARE FOUR SUBMISSION DEADLINES EACH YEAR, USUALLY IN MARCH, JUNE, SEPTEMBER AND DECEMBER.
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE VIA OUR GRANTEE PORTAL AT HTTPS://ZELLERBACH.FLUXX.IO THE COMMUNITY ARTS APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE THE PROPOSED PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND FINANCIALS, BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THE ARTS ORGANIZATION AND A RECENT WORK SAMPLE.
Restrictions
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF OUR COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAM, THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT ACCEPT UNSOLICITED GRANT PROPOSALS. THE COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAM SERVES ONLY NONPROFIT ARTS-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN AND DOING THEIR WORK IN SAN FRANCISCO, CONTRA COSTA AND ALAMEDA COUNTIES. ACTIVITIES FUNDED CANNOT BE FUNDRAISERS OR BENEFITS, AND MUST BE OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. SEE HTTP://ZFF.ORG/APPLY/GUIDELINES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | N/A | $159.3M | $863K | N/A |
| 2022 | $6.1M | $154.9M | $3.5M | 220 |
| 2023 | $7.4M | $158.4M | $9.3M | 250 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 470 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$10K
Average
$29K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$340K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| ALLISON MAGEE | PRESIDENT & EXEC DIRECTOR | $336K |
| SUSAN AU | CFO | $219K |
| EMILY BOSCHWITZ | DIRECTOR | — |
| JEANETTE M DUNCKEL | DIRECTOR (THRU 12 2023) | — |
| JAMES W HEAD | DIRECTOR | — |
| RAVI KARRA | DIRECTOR | — |
| KARIN KISSANE | TREASURER | — |
| HILARY REEK | VICE CHAIR & SECRETARY | — |
| SUCHI SOMASEKAR | DIRECTOR (THRU 12 2023) | — |
| STEPHEN SHAPIRO | DIRECTOR | — |
| THOMAS H ZELLERBACH | CHAIRMAN | — |
| NANCY ZELLERBACH BOSCHWITZ THRU JUL | VP & SECRETARY | — |
| EMILY BOSCHWITZ FROM DEC 2022 | DIRECTOR | — |
| LISA STEINDLER THRU DEC 2022 | DIRECTOR | — |
| NANCY ZELLERBACH BOSCHWITZ | VP & SECRETARY | — |
| MARY ANN MILIAS | TREASURER | — |
| LISA STEINDLER | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (470 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMMIGRATION INSTITUTE OF THE BAY AREA | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $340,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| LIFE LEARNING ACADEMY | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $200,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR LIFE LEARNING ACADEMY | 2023 |
| IMMIGRATION INSTITUTE OF THE BAY AREA | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $175,000 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| IMMIGRATION INSTITUTE OF THE BAY AREA | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $170,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| RYSE INC | RICHMOND, CA | $150,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR RYSE | 2023 |
| CURYJ | OAKLAND, CA | $150,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CURYJ | 2023 |
| REGENTS UNIVERSITY OF CA AT BERKELEY | BERKELEY, CA | $120,000 | CAL PERFORMANCES GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| W HAYWOOD BURNS INSTITUTE | OAKLAND, CA | $119,000 | ORGANIZING FOR YOUTH JUSTICE | 2022 |
| LIFE LEARNING ACADEMY | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $100,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR LIFE LEARNING ACADEMY | 2022 |
| OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT | OAKLAND, CA | $100,000 | OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL WELLNESS, EQUITY & BELONGING PROJECT | 2023 |
| YOUTH LAW CENTER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $100,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| YOUTH LAW CENTER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $100,000 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| NEW VENTURE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $100,000 | TO SUPPORT COALITION FOR CALIFORNIA'S CHILDREN | 2022 |
| NEW VENTURE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $100,000 | CALIFORNIA CHILDREN'S TRUST | 2022 |
| LEGAL SERVICES FOR PRISONERS WITH CHILDREN | OAKLAND, CA | $100,000 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| LIFE LEARNING ACADEMY | OAKLAND, CA | $100,000 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| NEW VENTURE FUND | BERKELEY, CA | $100,000 | TO SUPPORT A PUBLIC/PRIVATE COALITION-BUILDING EFFORT | 2023 |
| BECAUSE BLACK IS STILL BEAUTIFUL | OAKLAND, CA | $90,000 | TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| MUJERES UNIDAS Y ACTIVAS | OAKLAND, CA | $90,000 | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| CENTRO LEGAL DE LA RAZA INC | OAKLAND, CA | $80,000 | IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES | 2022 |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $75,300 | HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS INITIATIVE | 2022 |
| RYSE INC | RICHMOND, CA | $75,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| YOUNG WOMEN'S FREEDOM CENTER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $75,000 | YWFC GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |
| INDEPENDENT ARTS AND MEDIA | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $75,000 | 5 ELEMENTS YOUTH PROGRAM | 2022 |
| EAST BAY FAMILY DEFENDERS | OAKLAND, CA | $75,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2022 |