Zet Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zet Foundation is a private foundation in Cos Cob, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $11,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $6,000. 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$11,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$185,994
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was up from $10,600 the year before.
88% 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 | $10,600 | 5 | $197,053 |
| 2024 | $11,000 | 8 | $185,994 |
How to apply
Zet 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.
What Zet Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 | $6,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| Maine | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Womans Health | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Greenwich Alliance for Education | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Colby College | Educational | $500 |
| Williams College | Educational | $500 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Charitable | $500 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
| Kids in Crisis | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- H Shepard Boone
- Jennifer Zachar Boone
Questions people ask
Does Zet Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zet Foundation give?
$11,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Zet Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists H Shepard Boone (Pres. & Treas.) and Jennifer Zachar Boone (V Pres. & SECY).
What does Zet Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.