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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 31-6640903

Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation

A private foundation in Tulsa, OK. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 117 grants and $2.8 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Bill Major Executive Director
401 South Boston Ave Suite 2700
Tulsa, OK 741034012
(918) 295-8000
Form and materials
A written description of the program and evidence of tax exemption.
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Primarily tulsa area, to publicly supported exempt organizations providing relief to the poor, distressed, underprivileged, etc.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $2,839,585

    Grants listed
    117
    Assets, end of year
    $50,310,652
  • Tax year 2023

    $2,938,406

    Grants listed
    141
    Assets, end of year
    $50,681,923
  • Tax year 2022

    $3,202,952

    Grants listed
    147
    Assets, end of year
    $51,825,817
  • Tax year 2021

    $5,028,115

    Grants listed
    195
    Assets, end of year
    $38,153,554
  • Tax year 2020

    $3,683,727

    Grants listed
    210
    Assets, end of year
    $32,704,005

Grants paid in 2024

117 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Mayo ClinicRochester, MN

    To establish, name, and endow the maxine f. Zarrow fund in microbiome research at the mayo clinic center for individualized medicine

    $600,000
  2. University of TulsaTulsa, OK

    Endowment campaign for the maintenance and operations of the new addition to gilcrease museum

    $500,000
  3. Hillel Jewish Student Center at OuNorman, OK

    Capital and endowment campaign (honoring our memories, building our vision)

    $250,000
  4. Zarrow PointeTulsa, OK

    Zarrow pointe expansion project

    $100,000
  5. Congregation Emanu-ElSan Francisco, CA

    Rabbi beth and rabbi jonathan singer community engagement fund

    $50,000
  6. Holland Hall SchoolTulsa, OK

    Middle school capital campaign

    $50,000
  7. Planned Parenthood Great PlainsOverland Park, KS

    General operating support for the tulsa health center

    $50,000
  8. Zarrow PointeTulsa, OK

    Financial assistance fund

    $50,000
  9. Iron Gate IncTulsa, OK

    General operating support

    $37,500
  10. Tulsa Day Center IncTulsa, OK

    The blue team

    $36,500
  11. Town & Country SchoolTulsa, OK

    Financial assistance program

    $35,000
  12. Youth Services of TulsaTulsa, OK

    Street outreach services

    $35,000
  13. B'nai Emunah CongregationTulsa, OK

    Operating expenses

    $30,000
  14. Mental Health Association OklahomaTulsa, OK

    Carnivale 2024

    $30,000
  15. Mental Health Association OklahomaTulsa, OK

    Zarrow mental health symposium 2024

    $30,000
  16. Francis W Parker SchoolChicago, IL

    Mathematics endowment ($70,000) and parker fund ($30,000)

    $28,000
  17. University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA

    Gershwind-bennett director's innovation endowed fund at the barbara and edward netter center for community partnerships

    $27,000
  18. Assistance League of TulsaTulsa, OK

    Operation school bell

    $25,000
  19. Bridges FoundationJenks, OK

    Bridges summer camp

    $25,000
  20. Mishkan ChicagoChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $25,000
  21. Restore Hope MinistriesTulsa, OK

    Homeless prevention initiative

    $25,000
  22. Jewish Film InstituteSan Francisco, CA

    2024 next wave programming

    $25,000
  23. Tulsa Day Center IncTulsa, OK

    General operating support

    $25,000
  24. Valeo Community Residence ProgramTopeka, KS

    General operating support

    $25,000
  25. The Sentencing ProjectWashington, DC

    Second look network reentry checklist ($10,000) and 2025 fellowship program ($12,000)

    $22,000
  26. Valeo Community Residence ProgramTopeka, KS

    CRP sharp house flooring

    $20,666
  27. Congregation Emanu-ElSan Francisco, CA

    Rabbi beth and rabbi jonathan singer community engagement fund

    $20,000
  28. Family Safety CenterTulsa, OK

    General operating support

    $20,000
  29. Grand Mental HealthTulsa, OK

    General operating support

    $20,000
  30. Hillel Jewish Student Center at OuNorman, OK

    General operating support

    $20,000
  31. Tulsa Area United WayTulsa, OK

    Operating expenses (de tocqueville society)

    $20,000
  32. Tulsa Community FoundationTulsa, OK

    Oklahoma holocaust legislative coalition, for conference expenses

    $20,000
  33. Tulsa Day Center IncTulsa, OK

    DR. Amador training

    $20,000
  34. University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA

    Richards/zarrow fund for academically based community service (abcs) and university-assisted community schools (uacs), at the barbara and edward netter center for community partnerships

    $20,000
  35. Volunteers of America OklahomaTulsa, OK

    Permanent supportive housing

    $20,000
  36. Youth Services of TulsaTulsa, OK

    Health services

    $18,200
  37. Jewish Community Relations Council of San Francisco Marin & PeninsulaSan Francisco, CA

    General operating support

    $18,000
  38. Camp Kesem NationalCovina, CA

    Camp kesem at stanford

    $16,000
  39. 108 ContemporaryTulsa, OK

    General operating support

    $15,000
  40. ClarehouseTulsa, OK

    General operating support

    $15,000
  41. Jewish Community Relations Council of San Francisco Marin & PeninsulaSan Francisco, CA

    Here i am training program

    $15,000
  42. Jewish Family & Childrens ServicesSan Francisco, CA

    General operating support

    $15,000
  43. Oklahoma Policy IncTulsa, OK

    General operating support

    $15,000
  44. Yale Law SchoolNew Haven, CT

    Yale law school annual fund

    $15,000
  45. Tulsa Community FoundationTulsa, OK

    Jewish tulsa today & beyond fund (#91-0062-yi-3)

    $12,500
  46. Tulsa Community FoundationTulsa, OK

    Jewish tulsa today & beyond fund (#91-0062-yi-3)

    $12,500
  47. Center for the ArtsCrested Butte, CO

    Sponsorship of the 2024 alpenglow summer concert series

    $10,000
  48. Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NY

    Humanitarian relief in gaza

    $10,000
  49. Elevated Access IncChampaign, IL

    General operating support

    $10,000
  50. International Rescue Committee IncNew York, NY

    Humanitarian relief in gaza

    $10,000
  51. Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan ChicagoChicago, IL

    1947 action fund

    $10,000
  52. Mercy CorpsPortland, OR

    Humanitarian relief in gaza

    $10,000
  53. Planned Parenthood Northern CaliforniaConcord, CA

    General operating support

    $10,000
  54. Save the ChildrenFairfield, CT

    Humanitarian relief in gaza

    $10,000
  55. Supporters of Families with Sickle Cell Disease IncTulsa, OK

    General operating support

    $10,000
  56. University of Oklahoma - TulsaNorman, OK

    Camp hope 2024

    $10,000
  57. Vizavance IncTulsa, OK

    General operating support

    $10,000
  58. World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DC

    Humanitarian relief in gaza

    $10,000
  59. Tulsa CaresTulsa, OK

    2024 red ribbon gala

    $9,400
  60. Holland Hall SchoolTulsa, OK

    Gezellig 2024

    $8,800
  61. Ability ResourcesTulsa, OK

    General operating support

    $7,500
  62. Holland Hall SchoolTulsa, OK

    Annual fund

    $6,000
  63. Temple IsraelTulsa, OK

    General operating support

    $6,000
  64. Tulsa Community FoundationTulsa, OK

    Habit mural festival fund

    $6,000
  65. B'nai Emunah CongregationTulsa, OK

    Holy hoedown 2024

    $5,056
  66. Brady Center to Prevent Gun ViolenceWashington, DC

    General operating support

    $5,000
  67. Cardiovascular Research Foundation of Southern CaliforniaBeverly Hills, CA

    General operating support

    $5,000
  68. Individual

    Inspire 2024

    $5,000
  69. Congregation B'nai B'rithSanta Barbara, CA

    General operating support

    $5,000
  70. Creativity ExploredSan Francisco, CA

    General operating support

    $5,000
  71. Duke UniversityDurham, NC

    Jewish life at duke

    $5,000
  72. FJCNew York, NY

    Project shema

    $5,000
  73. Greenwood Cultural CenterTulsa, OK

    Legacy award dinner 2024

    $5,000
  74. HasidahPalo Alto, CA

    General operating support

    $5,000
  75. J the Jewish News of Northern CaliforniaSan Francisco, CA

    General operating support

    $5,000
  76. John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation IncTulsa, OK

    2024 reconciliation in america national symposium

    $5,000
  77. National Alopecia Areata FoundationNovato, CA

    The ascot fund

    $5,000
  78. Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL

    Annual fund

    $5,000
  79. Sinai Assisted Housing Foundation IncWashington, DC

    Gift in memory of tricia davis for sponsorship of the tricia davis 5k walk/run for sinai house

    $5,000
  80. Tulsa Historical SocietyTulsa, OK

    Tulsa hall of fame 2024

    $5,000
  81. Tulsa Library TrustTulsa, OK

    Festival of words

    $5,000
  82. Type Media Center IncNew York, NY

    Life in the hole: the case against solitary, by christopher blackwell & prof. Deborah zalesne

    $5,000
  83. Uncommon LawOakland, CA

    General operating support

    $5,000
  84. University of Texas FoundationAustin, TX

    2024 MD anderson sprint for life, benefiting the blanton-davis ovarian cancer research program, in memory of sandra davis

    $5,000
  85. Valeo Community Residence ProgramTopeka, KS

    Unmasking stigma 2024

    $5,000
  86. Youth Services of TulsaTulsa, OK

    Medical clinic operating support

    $5,000
  87. Zarrow PointeTulsa, OK

    Holiday fund

    $5,000
  88. Tulsa Day Center IncTulsa, OK

    The big show off 2024

    $4,400
  89. Jewish Funders NetworkNew York, NY

    2024 contribution

    $3,600
  90. B'nai Emunah CongregationTulsa, OK

    Rabbi's retirement fund

    $3,000
  91. Ella Baker Center for Human RightsOakland, CA

    General operating support

    $3,000
  92. Oklahomans for Equality IncTulsa, OK

    Equality gala 2024

    $3,000
  93. Philanthropy SouthwestDallas, TX

    Donation

    $2,800
  94. Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits IncOklahoma City, OK

    Visions 2024

    $2,660
  95. Bottom Line IncJamaica Plain, MA

    Bottom line chicago, in honor of alejandro & diane longoria

    $2,500
  96. Flyaway ProductionsSan Francisco, CA

    General operating support

    $2,500
  97. The Honeycomb Project IncChicago, IL

    Holiday cheer challenge 2024

    $2,500
  98. Old Town School of Folk Music IncChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $2,500
  99. University of ChicagoChicago, IL

    University of chicago women's board

    $2,500
  100. University of TulsaTulsa, OK

    KWGS

    $2,500
  101. B'nai Emunah CongregationTulsa, OK

    General fund, for moving expenses

    $2,355
  102. Jewish Federation of TulsaTulsa, OK

    2024 sherwin miller museum annual gala

    $2,300
  103. The Aaron K Stern FoundationTulsa, OK

    Aaron's camp 2024

    $1,500
  104. Steppenwolf Theater CoChicago, IL

    General operating expenses

    $1,500
  105. Holland Hall SchoolTulsa, OK

    Artworks 2024

    $1,320
  106. Peak Grantmaking IncWashington, DC

    2024-2025 member contribution

    $1,250
  107. Bit by Bit Therapeutic Riding Center IncOologah, OK

    Boots & diamonds under the stars 2024

    $1,000
  108. Chicago Bar FoundationChicago, IL

    Investing in justice campaign

    $1,000
  109. Chicago Lawyers Committee for Civil RightsChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $1,000
  110. Francis W Parker SchoolChicago, IL

    Parker party 2024

    $1,000
  111. Little Star Pony FoundationSanta Barbara, CA

    General operating support

    $1,000
  112. Philbrook Museum of ArtTulsa, OK

    Operating expenses

    $1,000
  113. She-Can IncMill Valley, CA

    General operating support

    $1,000
  114. Tiba FoundationPiedmont, CA

    General operating support

    $1,000
  115. Cerebral Palsy Soccer IncIrvington, NY

    CP soccer chicago fundraiser, in honor of oliver charfoos

    $500
  116. Jewish Federation of TulsaTulsa, OK

    Annual campaign dinner 2024

    $450
  117. Holland Hall SchoolTulsa, OK

    Trivia night 2024

    $328

Approved for future payment

27 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. University of TulsaTulsa, OK

    Endowment campaign for the maintenance and operations of the new addition to gilcrease museum

    $5,000,000
  2. University of TulsaTulsa, OK

    Endowment campaign for the maintenance and operations of the new addition to gilcrease museum

    $5,000,000
  3. University of TulsaTulsa, OK

    Endowment campaign for the maintenance and operations of the new addition to gilcrease museum

    $5,000,000
  4. Mayo ClinicRochester, MN

    To establish, name, and endow the maxine f. Zarrow fund in microbiome research at the mayo clinic center for individualized medicine

    $3,000,000
  5. Mayo ClinicRochester, MN

    To establish, name, and endow the maxine f. Zarrow fund in microbiome research at the mayo clinic center for individualized medicine

    $3,000,000
  6. Hillel Jewish Student Center at OuNorman, OK

    Capital and endowment campaign (honoring our memories, building our vision)

    $500,000
  7. Holland Hall SchoolTulsa, OK

    Holland hall campaign - middle school building

    $500,000
  8. Holland Hall SchoolTulsa, OK

    Holland hall campaign - middle school building

    $500,000
  9. Zarrow PointeTulsa, OK

    Zarrow pointe expansion project

    $500,000
  10. Zarrow PointeTulsa, OK

    Zarrow pointe expansion project

    $500,000
  11. Zarrow PointeTulsa, OK

    Zarrow pointe expansion project

    $500,000
  12. Zarrow PointeTulsa, OK

    Zarrow pointe expansion project

    $500,000
  13. Zarrow PointeTulsa, OK

    Financial assistance fund

    $500,000
  14. Zarrow PointeTulsa, OK

    Financial assistance fund

    $500,000
  15. Zarrow PointeTulsa, OK

    Financial assistance fund

    $500,000
  16. Zarrow PointeTulsa, OK

    Financial assistance fund

    $500,000
  17. Holland Hall SchoolTulsa, OK

    Middle school capital campaign

    $250,000
  18. Holland Hall SchoolTulsa, OK

    Middle school capital campaign

    $250,000
  19. Holland Hall SchoolTulsa, OK

    Middle school capital campaign

    $250,000
  20. Holland Hall SchoolTulsa, OK

    Middle school capital campaign

    $250,000
  21. Francis W Parker SchoolChicago, IL

    Mathematics endowment ($70,000) and parker fund ($30,000)

    $100,000
  22. University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA

    Richards/zarrow fund for academically based community service (abcs) and university-assisted community schools (uacs), at the barbara and edward netter center for community partnerships

    $100,000
  23. University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA

    Richards/zarrow fund for academically based community service (abcs) and university-assisted community schools (uacs), at the barbara and edward netter center for community partnerships

    $100,000
  24. Tulsa Community FoundationTulsa, OK

    Oklahoma holocaust legislation coalition, for conference expenses

    $54,000
  25. Tulsa Community FoundationTulsa, OK

    Oklahoma holocaust legislation coalition, for conference expenses

    $54,000
  26. Tulsa Community FoundationTulsa, OK

    Oklahoma holocaust legislation coalition, for conference expenses

    $54,000
  27. University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA

    Gershwind-bennett director's innovation endowed fund at the barbara and edward netter center for community partnerships

    $50,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health4 grants $665,00035% of the total
  2. Education11 grants $593,00031% of the total
  3. Human services12 grants $168,7009% of the total
  4. Housing and shelter5 grants $90,9005% of the total
  5. Arts and culture10 grants $72,5004% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking10 grants $71,4004% of the total
  7. 9 other causes23 grants $253,66013% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Oklahoma58 grants $1,646,769
  2. Minnesota1 grant $600,000
  3. California20 grants $212,500
  4. Kansas4 grants $100,666
  5. Illinois12 grants $90,000
  6. Pennsylvania2 grants $47,000
  7. District of Columbia5 grants $43,250
  8. New York6 grants $34,100
  9. Connecticut2 grants $25,000
  10. Colorado1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Gail RichardsPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Eric RichardsVP/SECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
  • Hilary ZarrowVP/TREASURER/ASST SECRETAR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Shawn CrispASSISTANT TREASURER Hours 0Pay $0
  • Alison ZarrowVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Rachel ZarrowVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Maxine ZarrowVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
  • Rebecca RichardsVICE PRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0

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