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The Zell Family Foundation Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$162k (2024)

Expenses
$146k (2024)

Total Assets
$1.07M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$162,015
Expenses
$146,232
Net Income
$15,783
Net Assets
$1,069,979
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $22,366
13.8%
Sales of Assets $124,649
76.9%
Other Income $15,000
9.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $119,061
81.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,069,979
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,069,979
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Margot Doucette (Treasurer) $0 $0
Alison Ellsworth (Board Member) $0 $0
Laura Norfolk (Co President) $0 $0
Amy Zell Ellsworth (Vice President) $0 $0
Jennifer Fis Menache (Co President) $0 $0
Judith Faust (Board Member) $0 $0
Sarah Hamilton (Board Member) $0 $0
Adam Ellsworth (Board Member) $0 $0
Melissa Zell Andrews (Secretary) $0 $0
Kendal Blank (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$90,940
Expenses
$138,367
Net Income
-$47,427
Net Assets
$1,054,196
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $5,427
6.0%
Dividends $15,607
17.2%
Sales of Assets $66,268
72.9%
Other Income $3,638
4.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $117,352
84.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,054,196
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,054,196
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Margot Doucette (Treasurer) $0 $0
Alison Ellsworth (Board Member) $0 $0
Laura Norfolk (Co President) $0 $0
Amy Zell Ellsworth (Vice President) $0 $0
Jennifer Fis Menache (Co President) $0 $0
Judith Faust (Board Member) $0 $0
Sarah Hamilton (Board Member) $0 $0
Adam Ellsworth (Board Member) $0 $0
Melissa Zell Andrews (Secretary) $0 $0
Kendal Blank (Board Member) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$34,006
Expenses
$158,695
Net Income
-$124,689
Net Assets
$1,101,623
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,145
3.4%
Dividends $16,243
47.8%
Sales of Assets $16,618
48.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $129,042
81.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,101,623
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,101,623
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Margot Doucette (Co Treasurer) $0 $0
Alison Ellsworth (President) $0 $0
Laura Norfolk (Vice President) $0 $0
Amy Zell Ellsworth (Co Secretaries) $0 $0
Jennifer Fis Menache (Board Member) $0 $0
Judith Faust (Board Member) $0 $0
Sarah Hamilton (Board Member) $0 $0
Adam Ellsworth (Board Member) $0 $0
Melissa Zell Andrews (Co Secretaries) $0 $0
Kendal Blank (Co Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$312,819
Expenses
$129,994
Net Income
$182,825
Net Assets
$1,226,312
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $17
0.0%
Dividends $17,389
5.6%
Sales of Assets $292,367
93.5%
Other Income $3,046
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $104,489
80.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,226,312
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,226,312
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Margot Doucette (Secretary/Recording Clerk) $0 $0
Alison Ellsworth (President) $0 $0
Laura Norfolk (Vice President) $0 $0
Amy Zell Ellsworth (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Fis Menache (Board Member) $0 $0
Judith Faust (Board Member) $0 $0
Sarah Hamilton (Board Member) $0 $0
Adam Ellsworth (Board Member) $0 $0
Melissa Zell Andrews (Board Member) $0 $0
Kendal Blank (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$65,246
Expenses
$114,844
Net Income
-$49,598
Net Assets
$1,049,836
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $511
0.8%
Dividends $19,194
29.4%
Sales of Assets $45,541
69.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $89,960
78.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,049,837
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $1,049,836
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Margot Doucette (Secretary/Recording Clerk) $0 $0
Alison Ellsworth (President) $0 $0
Laura Norfolk (Vice President) $0 $0
Amy Zell Ellsworth (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Fis Menache (Board Member) $0 $0
Judith Faust (Board Member) $0 $0
Sarah Hamilton (Board Member) $0 $0
Adam Ellsworth (Board Member) $0 $0
Melissa Zell Andrews (Board Member) $0 $0
Kendal Blank (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$214,598
Expenses
$103,752
Net Income
$110,846
Net Assets
$1,093,085
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $2,244
1.0%
Dividends $19,394
9.0%
Sales of Assets $192,960
89.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $83,232
80.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,093,086
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $1,093,085
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Margot Doucette (Secretary/Recording Clerk) $0 $0
Alison Ellsworth (President) $0 $0
Laura Norfolk (Board Member) $0 $0
Amy Zell Ellsworth (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Fis Menache (Board Member) $0 $0
Judith Faust (Board Member) $0 $0
Sarah Hamilton (Vice President) $0 $0
Adam Ellsworth (Board Member) $0 $0
Melissa Zell Andrews (Board Member) $0 $0
Kendal Blank (Treasurer) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$138,969
Expenses
$94,271
Net Income
$44,698
Net Assets
$982,240
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $1,238
0.9%
Dividends $23,400
16.8%
Sales of Assets $114,331
82.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $73,910
78.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $982,240
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $982,240
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Margot Doucette (Treasurer) $0 $0
Alison Ellsworth (President) $0 $0
Laura Norfolk (Board Member) $0 $0
Amy Zell Ellsworth (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Fis Menache (Board Member) $0 $0
Judith Faust (Board Member) $0 $0
Sarah Hamilton (Vice President) $0 $0
Adam Ellsworth (Board Member) $0 $0
Melissa Zell Andrews (Secretary/Recording Clerk) $0 $0
Kendal Blank (Treasurer Elect) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$123,704
Expenses
$76,886
Net Income
$46,818
Net Assets
$937,542
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $439
0.4%
Dividends $20,825
16.8%
Sales of Assets $101,811
82.3%
Other Income $629
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $61,351
79.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $937,542
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $937,542
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Margot Doucette (Treasurer) $0 $0
Alison Ellsworth (Board Member) $0 $0
Laura Norfolk (Vice President) $0 $0
Amy Zell Ellsworth (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Fis Menache (President) $0 $0
Judith Faust (Board Member) $0 $0
Sarah Hamilton (Board Member) $0 $0
Adam Ellsworth (Board Member) $0 $0
Melissa Zell Andrews (Secretary/Recording Clerk) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$87,053
Expenses
$98,642
Net Income
-$11,589
Net Assets
$890,724
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $53
0.1%
Dividends $19,712
22.6%
Sales of Assets $67,288
77.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $83,009
84.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $890,724
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $890,724
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Margot Doucette (Treasurer) $0 $0
Alison Ellsworth (Board Member) $0 $0
Laura Norfolk (Vice President) $0 $0
Amy Zell Ellsworth (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Fis Menache (President) $0 $0
Judith Faust (Board Member) $0 $0
Sarah Hamilton (Board Member) $0 $0
Adam Ellsworth (Board Member) $0 $0
Melissa Zell Andrews (Secretary/Recording Clerk) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$82,558
Expenses
$81,835
Net Income
$723
Net Assets
$902,313
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $3
0.0%
Dividends $19,771
23.9%
Sales of Assets $61,987
75.1%
Other Income $797
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $67,608
82.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $902,563
Total Liabilities $250
Net Assets $902,313
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Margot Doucette (Treasurer) $0 $0
Alison Ellsworth (Board Member) $0 $0
Laura Norfolk (Vice President) $0 $0
Amy Zell Ellsworth (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Fis Menache (President) $0 $0
Judith Faust (Board Member) $0 $0
Sarah Hamilton (Board Member) $0 $0
Adam Ellsworth (Board Member) $0 $0
Melissa Zell Andrews (Secretary/Recording Clerk) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$66,253
Expenses
$75,812
Net Income
-$9,559
Net Assets
$901,590
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $3
0.0%
Dividends $21,909
33.1%
Sales of Assets $44,341
66.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $56,320
74.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $901,590
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $901,590
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Margot Doucette (Treasurer) $0 $0
Alison Ellsworth (Board Member) $0 $0
Laura Norfolk (Vice President) $0 $0
Amy Zell Ellsworth (Director) $0 $0
Jennifer Fis Menache (President) $0 $0
Judith Faust (Board Member) $0 $0
Sarah Hamilton (Board Member) $0 $0
Adam Ellsworth (Board Member) $0 $0
Melissa Zell Andrews (Secretary/Recording Clerk) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$156,576
Expenses
$65,538
Net Income
$91,038
Net Assets
$911,148
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $6
0.0%
Dividends $20,333
13.0%
Sales of Assets $136,237
87.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $52,755
80.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $911,149
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $911,148

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$48,512
Expenses
$71,784
Net Income
-$23,272
Net Assets
$820,110
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $4
0.0%
Dividends $23,355
48.1%
Sales of Assets $25,153
51.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $60,031
83.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $820,111
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $820,110

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$13,051
Expenses
$62,492
Net Income
-$49,441
Net Assets
$843,382
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $4
0.0%
Dividends $20,697
> 100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $31
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $51,457
82.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $843,383
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $843,382

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Nov.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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