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Zell Family Foundation

Chicago, IL EIN 363487811 · IRS
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
57/100 · methodology

About Zell Family Foundation

Zell Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $53.7 million. EIN: 363487811.

Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Private non-operating foundation
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1987

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 57
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Zell Family Foundation is a registered social services nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 363487811. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 90/100 for social services charities in United States. The organization reports $158M in annual revenue.

Zell Family Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 57 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.

Zell Family Foundation is located in Chicago, IL, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Zell Family Foundation has $158M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Zell Family Foundation is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $158M in annual revenue.

Zell Family Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Zell Family Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Zell Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $53.7 million. EIN: 363487811. Zell Family Foundation is classified as a social services organization registered in United States.

Among social services charities registered in United States: Zell Family Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $158M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Zell Family Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Zell Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 363487811, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

PH
Philip Tinkler
Vice President

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Philip T••••••
Vice President
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$44.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$158.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$8.7M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$17.3M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$76.8M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

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Zell Family Foundation This page 57 $158.4 million -
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Grace Pregnancy Outreach 90 $205,386 99%
Count Us in 90 $124,733 100%
Olneyville Neighborhood Association 90 $536,142 100%
Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Benito County … 90 $321,975 94%
Association of the Bar of the City of … 89 $9.7 million 1%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Zell Family Foundation

What is Zell Family Foundation?
Zell Family Foundation is a social services private non-operating foundation based in Chicago, United States. Zell Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $53.7 million. EIN: 363487811.
Who leads Zell Family Foundation?
Philip Tinkler serves as Vice President.
Where is Zell Family Foundation located?
Headquartered in Chicago, United States.
What is Zell Family Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B.
Is Zell Family Foundation trustworthy?
Zell Family Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Zell Family Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 363487811.