J&Z Foundation

A private family foundation · New York

Strengthening communities through education and faith.

J&Z Foundation supports preschools and K-12 schools, rural classrooms in China, and the faith communities that hold neighborhoods together.

Est. 2025 Status 501(c)(3) private foundation Based in New York, NY

Our mission

We help individuals and communities reach their full potential through grants to schools, education programs, and faith-based organizations, from early childhood through high school and beyond.

What we fund

Three grant programs

Program I

Preschool – Grade 12
United States

Educational Excellence Initiative

We support preschools, K-12 schools, and educational institutions working to improve learning environments and outcomes for students of every age. Early learning matters most, so we give special attention to quality preschool programs that build a strong foundation. We prioritize schools serving underserved communities and those taking new approaches to student achievement.

  • Early childhood programs
  • Classroom resources
  • Technology
  • Teacher development
  • Facilities
  • Scholarships
  • Educational equity

Program II

Rural communities
China

Education Support Program in China

We support schools and students in China, with a focus on rural areas where educational resources are scarce. Grants cover the full range of school needs, from STEM curricula and science camps to libraries, teacher training, and basic infrastructure. Our goal is to close educational gaps and give rural students access to the quality education they deserve.

  • STEM & robotics
  • Coding classes
  • Libraries
  • Lab equipment
  • Teacher training
  • Classroom supplies
  • School infrastructure

Program III

Churches & ministries

Faith Community Support Program

We strengthen churches and faith-based organizations that serve both spiritual and community needs. Strong faith communities support individual well-being and build compassionate, connected neighborhoods.

  • Facility maintenance
  • Ministry programs
  • Youth & family services
  • Community outreach
  • Mission work

How we give

Our approach

Close to the ground

We favor schools and congregations where a modest grant makes a visible difference to students and families.

Early and lasting

We invest early, from preschool onward, and look for programs that keep paying off long after the grant is spent.

Accountable

Grants go to qualified charitable organizations, with clear purposes and simple reporting on how funds were used.

Grant inquiries

Working on something that fits?

J&Z Foundation is a small family foundation and makes most grants to organizations it already knows. If your school, program, or congregation matches one of our three programs, send a short note describing your work and what you need. We read every message and will reply if there is a fit.

Please include your organization's name, its tax-exempt status or registration, the program area, and an approximate budget for the request.

Email
info@jz-foundation.org
Mailing address
J&Z Foundation Inc.
808 Columbus Ave, Apt 23L
New York, NY 10025
Public disclosure
Copies of our Form 990-PF are available on request.