Private foundation · Milwaukee, WI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Foundation Inc.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $2,000
- Typical grant
- $2,000 to $2,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $2,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County · plus 290 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $15.3M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18.8M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $15.3M | $2,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $12.4M | $5,000 | 2 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Joseph vera zilber charitable · milwaukee · info@zilberfamilyfoundation.org
- What to send
- Grantseekers are encouraged to contact the foundation at info@zilberfamilyfoundation.org with a one-page letter of inquiry before preparing a proposal.
- Limits
- Given limited resources of time and money, the foundation typically invites proposals that respond to its priorities, rather than fund unsolicited proposals. The foundation does not consider requests for - individual assistance - for-profit organizations - political parties or candidates - endowments - annual fund appeals - fundraising events - conferences or workshops - individual scholarships, fellowships, loans or projects - publications grant recipients are required to report on progress toward expected results every six months, with disbursements dependent on staff approval of narrative and financial reports.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Marcy C JacksonPresident/director
- Marilyn ZilberDirector
- Shane M JacksonTreasurer/director
- Melissa S A JacksonDirector
- James F JanzVice president/director
- Paul TillemanDirector
- Michael P MervisDirector
- Mark MadiganSecretary/dir (as of 6/30/23)
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- General operations
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Museum of Art | Knoxville, Knox County | General Operations | $2,000 |
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