The Zoom Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Zoom Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $30.4 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $6.3 million and the largest $17.8 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$30.4 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$6.3 million
- Largest grant$17.8 million
- Assets$2.0 billion
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was down from $63.2 million the year before.
75% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $63.2 million | 1 | $1.5 billion |
| 2024 | $30.4 million | 4 | $2.0 billion |
How to apply
The Zoom Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $17.8 million |
| Connecticut | 3 | $12.7 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | To fundcharitableprograms | $17.8 million |
| The Connecticut Project Inc | To fundenvironmentalinitiatives | $12.0 million |
| Center for Contemporary Documentation Inc | To fund charitableprograms | $500,000 |
| Kosciuszko Inc | To fundcivic projectsin connecticut | $175,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen F Mandel Jr
- Susan Z Mandel
Questions people ask
Does The Zoom Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Zoom Foundation give?
$30.4 million in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $6.3 million.
Who runs The Zoom Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen F Mandel Jr (Trustee) and Susan Z Mandel (Trustee).