Davood And Tamara Zar Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, primarily focusing on Jewish organizations and initiatives. Its mission emphasizes general charitable purposes, education development, and religious support, reflecting a commitment to community welfare and faith-based activities. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including educational institutions and religious charities, predominantly within the Jewish community. While its funding is concentrated in New York, the foundation's overarching goal is to enhance the well-being of individuals and organizations through its philanthropic efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established New York-based Jewish or faith-based education and community organizations with existing ties or visibility in the Great Neck/Queens area and a track record of stewardship.
Good Fit
- • Operating in New York (in-state) and serving the local Jewish faith/education community.
- • An existing relationship or introduction to the foundation trustees or principal local partners.
- • Program or budget need that aligns with general charitable, religious, or education purposes.
- • Capacity to manage and report on larger, multi-year awards and to steward a major donor.
Geography
All observed grants across the three years went to organizations in New York, with many awards concentrated in Great Neck and nearby communities.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded roughly 11–16 distinct recipients per year over the observed period, showing moderate breadth of local beneficiaries even though dollars are highly concentrated among the top few grantees.
New Applicants
The foundation's filings indicate it supports only preselected applicants; over three years most grantees were repeat recipients (10 of 11 in the latest year) and only one new recipient appeared, suggesting recipient access is largely relationship-driven.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
