Zarks Family Foundation Incorporated
The Zarks Family Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to charitable giving, primarily supporting organizations that focus on community service, religious initiatives, and animal welfare, particularly horse rescues. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and communities, with a notable emphasis on Jewish organizations and faith-based groups. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including local charities, civic clubs, and educational funds, primarily within Georgia. Through its grants, the foundation aims to foster community engagement and support various humanitarian efforts.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Georgia-based nonprofit (especially Macon-area) with a community, religious/Jewish, or animal-welfare focus seeking modest grants in the $1k–$15k range and able to submit a concise letter application.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in Georgia, preferably Macon or Central Georgia.
- • Work aligns with Jewish community support, local community service clubs, or horse/animal rescue.
- • Request size fits the foundation's historical grant range (roughly $1,000–$15,000).
- • Can submit a clear letter application by the stated September 30 deadline.
- • Can demonstrate local ties or prior collaboration with local philanthropic intermediaries.
Geography
All observed grants in the latest years were made to recipients in Georgia, with a heavy concentration in Macon and Central Georgia.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows eight distinct recipients across multiple mission types (Jewish institutions, animal rescue, community foundations and clubs), and the portfolio includes both recurring and new grantees.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new grantees appears in the latest year (three new recipients) and the foundation publishes a concrete application process (mailed letter, named contact, and a September 30 deadline), suggesting unfamiliar applicants can realistically be considered.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
