Stanley Shalom Zielony Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of causes, including mental health, civil rights, environmental conservation, animal welfare, and cancer research. Its mission reflects a commitment to providing general operating and support grants to organizations that address critical social issues, promote ethical practices, and assist vulnerable populations. The foundation serves various sectors, including mental health organizations, civil rights advocacy groups, and animal shelters, among others. Through its funding, it aims to foster community engagement and support initiatives that enhance the well-being of individuals and society at large.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A New York–based or New York-active nonprofit seeking modest general operating support, with an existing relationship or referral into the foundation’s network and a track record in areas the foundation has funded (mental health, civil liberties, environment, animal welfare, cancer, housing, autism services).
Good Fit
- • Organizational presence or program delivery in New York state.
- • Request for general operating or modest program support (typical grants are under $25K).
- • An introduction or referral from a current grantee or board contact.
- • Track record and credibility in one of the foundation’s observed focus areas.
Geography
Grants reach recipients in about ten states, but the latest year shows strong in-state concentration with roughly three quarters of dollars going to New York, indicating a primarily state-focused footprint with limited out-of-state giving.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 33 distinct independent recipients across a range of sectors and issue areas, and the foundation consistently supports dozens of different organizations each year, indicating a broad recipient set despite dollar concentration among a few grantees.
New Applicants
The foundation states it funds only preselected organizations, the observed giving shows a very high repeat rate (about 30 returning recipients and only 3 new in the latest year), and no public application or contact route is visible, so unsolicited new applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
