Zendesk Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Zendesk Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $659,001 and the largest $1.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.2 million
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$659,001
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$5.8 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.1 million the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.1 million | 19 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 3 | $5.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Zendesk Charitable Foundation 181 Fremont Street 17th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 643-6324, info@neighborfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Name of organization, contact name, title, address, phone number, email address, summary of grant request |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines at this time |
| Restrictions | Organizations with activities in locations where zendesk, inc. Has operations. See website for more information. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Zendesk Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Delaware. It also paid $659,001 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 1 | $1.5 million |
| New York | 1 | $2,842 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation | Facilitate donations to us charities | $1.5 million |
| The Uk Online Giving Foundation | Facilitate donations to registered charities | $659,001 |
| Leap Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,842 |
Officers and trustees
- Megan Trotte
- Tiph Turpin
- Julie Swinney
- Shana Simmons
Questions people ask
Does Zendesk Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines at this time.
How much does Zendesk Charitable Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $659,001.
Who runs Zendesk Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Megan Trotte (President (Thru 12/20/24)), Tiph Turpin (President), Julie Swinney (Treasurer) and Shana Simmons (Secretary).
What does Zendesk Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.