Zarrow Family Office

The Zarrow Family Office is a single-family office based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, primarily responsible for managing the assets and philanthropic endeavors of the Zarrow family. The office oversees the operations of three significant foundations: The Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation, the Maxine and Jack Zarrow Family Foundation, and The Zarrow Families Foundation. These foundations collectively channel substantial resources towards a broad spectrum of community needs, reflecting the family's deep commitment to social welfare and justice.

The firm's philanthropic focus is extensive, encompassing initiatives aimed at alleviating poverty, supporting housing and shelter resources, and providing essential social services. They are also dedicated to accessible health and mental healthcare, educational programs, and efforts that empower individuals to improve their lives. Notably, the Zarrow Family Office, through its foundations, has supported areas such as microbiome research, psychiatric care centers, senior living facilities, legal aid for eviction prevention, and programs addressing systemic racism. Their grantmaking extends primarily within the metropolitan area of Tulsa, Oklahoma, with specific cases reaching statewide and into Israel.

The Zarrow family's legacy of philanthropy began with Henry Zarrow, who started Sooner Pipe & Iron in 1937, and his brother Jack. After selling their successful businesses in the late 1990s, Henry and Jack, along with their wives Anne and Maxine, intensified their community involvement. The formal establishment of the Zarrow Family Office in 2011 consolidated the management of their growing philanthropic foundations, ensuring a structured approach to their impactful giving. The family's commitment is rooted in the Jewish ideal of “tzedakah,” or righteous giving, aiming to uplift marginalized populations and foster community improvement.

The Zarrow Family Office acts as a limited partner, allocating capital to various strategies to support its philanthropic mission. While primarily focused on grantmaking, the firm's management of family assets suggests engagement in broader investment activities, potentially including private equity, real estate, and other asset classes to generate returns that sustain their extensive charitable work. Their investments often align with their social impact goals, supporting organizations and projects that create lasting positive change in the communities they serve.