Jerry & Jackie Zhang Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission reflects a commitment to arts and culture, education, and community service, as evidenced by its funding of organizations such as the San Francisco Symphony and the Pleasanton Police Officers' Association. The foundation primarily serves nonprofit organizations that focus on these areas, contributing to both local and broader initiatives. While the foundation is based in California, its funding extends to various states, indicating a diverse interest in supporting charitable activities beyond its immediate geographic area.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or local nonprofit (especially in California) seeking modest general support in arts, education, or community/public-safety work, and with an existing introduction or relationship into the foundation's network.
Good Fit
- • Located in California or serving a local CA community.
- • Requesting modest unrestricted/general support (amounts under $5K).
- • Work in arts/culture, education, or community safety.
- • Has a board or funder contact who can introduce the organization to the foundation.
- • Track record as a registered charity able to receive small grants.
Geography
In the latest year all recorded grants were to California organizations; historically the foundation has occasionally funded out-of-state recipients but recent giving is CA-focused.
Recipient Variety
Over three years the foundation supported several distinct independent recipients (3–4 recipients in prior years, 2 in the latest year), showing modest variety even though individual grants are small and dollars concentrated in a few recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of ongoing open application channels is absent and the foundation states it funds only preselected applicants, yet recent years show new recipients rather than a closed recurring set, so unfamiliar organizations may be able to enter the portfolio but likely via introduction rather than an open application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
