Joel And Miriam Zupnick Foundation
This organization is a private foundation focused on philanthropic activities, particularly in the realm of social services. Its mission appears to center around supporting various charitable causes, with a notable emphasis on aiding Jewish organizations and communities. The foundation primarily serves charitable entities, providing funding to support social services and related initiatives. While it has made grants to organizations based in New York, its overall funding strategy reflects a commitment to addressing social needs within the community.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A New York–based social services or Jewish-community organization with local credibility and an existing relationship or intermediary who could make an introduction for a sizable, possibly one-off grant.
Good Fit
- • Established track record in New York social services or Jewish community work
- • Connection to local intermediaries, community leaders, or trustees
- • Capacity to manage a large single grant or project
- • Clear, concise materials that can be shared via personal introduction
Geography
Observed giving in 2022 and 2023 was concentrated in New York and all reported awarded dollars in those years went to NY-based recipients.
Recipient Variety
Across three observed years the foundation funded a very small set of recipients (two distinct recipients in 2022 and one in 2023, with no grants in 2024), indicating a narrow recipient footprint for the observed period.
New Applicants
Default application data and filings state the funder provides grants only to preselected applicants, and there is no visible website or contact route; direct evidence of turnover or entry by unfamiliar applicants is limited, so unsolicited applicants appear unlikely to gain access.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
