Zander Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Zander Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Ketchum, Idaho. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $10,500 and the largest $400,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$10,500
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$10.8 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
63% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $888,460 | 29 | $9.1 million |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 32 | $9.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 31 | $10.8 million |
How to apply
Zander Family Foundation Inc 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 Zander Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $894,050 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $250,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $105,000 |
| Idaho | 5 | $39,200 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $21,052 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $12,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCSF Foundation | General operating support | $400,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | General operating support | $200,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | Seeley lab fund b2781 | $100,000 |
| Glaucoma Research Foundation | General operating support | $51,000 |
| Helping Friendly Farm Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Lafayette College | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Monterey County | General operating support | $41,850 |
| Sun Valley Music Festival | General operating support | $27,600 |
| American Institute for Roman Culture | General operating support | $25,000 |
| North Dakota State University Foundation | Scholarship fund | $21,052 |
| St Luke's Foundation | General operating support | $20,000 |
| University of Southern California | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Burlingame High School Alumni Assoc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Cultural Center (McCallum Theatre) | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Big Horn Golf Club Charities | General operating support | $10,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Cardinal Spellman High School | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Good Tidings Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Sacred Heart Schools Atherton | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Z Girls Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Mountains Humane Society | General operating support | $5,700 |
| Our Lady of the Snows Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Solebury School | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Women's Coaching Alliance | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Wood River Women's Foundation | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music (Bam) | General operating support | $2,500 |
| The Peninsula Bridge Program | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Wood River Jewish Community Inc | General operating support | $1,200 |
| Sun Valley Opera Company | General operating support | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Mona Zander
- Edward Zander
- Ryan Zander
- Todd Zander
Questions people ask
Does Zander Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zander Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $10,500.
Who runs Zander Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mona Zander (Director,president), Edward Zander (Director,secretary & Treasurer), Ryan Zander (Director) and Todd Zander (Director).
What does Zander Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.