Zell Family Foundation
- Assets
- $0.0
- Revenue
- $76.8m
- Investments
- $115.6m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 04/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 36-3487811
Organization Overview
Zell Family Foundation is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Zell Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Zell Family Foundation generated $76.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $61.0m during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (15.4%) per year over the past 3 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Zell Family Foundation has awarded 182 individual grants totaling $94,669,117. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NOT APPLICABLE
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Samuel Zell President | 1 | $0 | |
Philip Tinkler Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
Matthew M Zell Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
Helen H Zell Executive Director/vice Pr | 1 | $0 | |
Kellie Zell Vice President | 1 | $0 | |
Joann L Zell Vice President | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Chai Trust Company Llc | 12/30/20 | $85,050 |
Levin & Schreder & Carey Ltd | 12/30/20 | $56,578 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $57,238,210 |
| Interest on Savings | $0 |
| Dividends & Interest | $1,708,376 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $83,678 |
| Total Revenue | $76,843,080 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
| Depreciation | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $1,905,031 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $59,076,326 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $60,981,357 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $487,092 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $14,515,187 |
| Other assets | $138,390,079 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $307,681 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Zell Family Foundation has awarded $29,087,950 in support to 87 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT - FURTHERING THE GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES | $2,000,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLINIC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,200,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,150,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Lumina Foundation For Education Inc Indianapolis, IN | $0 | $124,727,424 |
Fulk Family Foundation Inc Chicago, IL | $111,507,856 | $5,187,231 |
The Robert D And Patricia E Kern Family Foundation Inc Waukesha, WI | $717,991,169 | $43,480,423 |
Grainger Foundation Inc Lake Forest, IL | $184,158,239 | $17,016,007 |
Crawford Taylor Foundation St Louis, MO | $738,101,888 | $69,635,068 |
Zell Family Foundation Chicago, IL | $0 | $76,843,080 |
Enterprise Holdings Foundation Saint Louis, MO | $398,583,830 | $68,157,541 |
Abbvie Foundation North Chicago, IL | $72,211,109 | $4,010,058 |
Hall Family Foundation Kansas City, MO | $1,171,646,854 | $87,869,006 |
Caterpillar Foundation Peoria, IL | $93,606,659 | $54,411,827 |
Circle Of Service Foundation Chicago, IL | $697,372,085 | $55,153,209 |
Allstate Foundation Northbrook, IL | $112,475,932 | $31,277,614 |