Quick Summary
Name: Zide Family Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,575,000 |
| Grant Range | $25,000 - $300,000 |
| Average Grant | $100,000 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.zidefamily.com/
- Address: 200 Bellevue Parkway Suite 250, Wilmington, DE 19809
- Administration: c/o Goldman Sachs Trust Company
Geographic Focus
Primarily focuses on the Northeastern United States, particularly:
- Massachusetts (Boston area)
- Connecticut
- New York
- Other Northeast states
Funding Priorities
- Higher Education: Major focus on universities and colleges (Boston University, Boston College, Smith College, NYU Law School, King School)
- Theater and Arts: Particularly theater programs and arts education
- Veterans Support: Programs supporting veterans and first responders through Navy SEAL Foundation
- Child Development: Youth programs and child welfare (Kids in Crisis)
- Community Service: Various community initiatives
- Food & Water Security: Safe Water Network and related causes
What They Don't Fund
- The foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations
- Does not accept unsolicited requests for funds
- No public application process
Application Method
Invitation Only - The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications. Grants are made to organizations pre-selected by the trustees, typically institutions with personal connections to Stephen and Janet Zide. Steve Zide serves on multiple nonprofit boards, and the foundation tends to support organizations where the family has direct involvement or relationship.
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