Zeal for Zambia Inc
Preselected recipients only
Zeal for Zambia Inc is a private foundation in Reading, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$6,306
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $22,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $22,000 | 2 | $9,132 |
| 2025 | $20,000 | 2 | $6,306 |
How to apply
Zeal for Zambia 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Zeal for Zambia Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Hope | This contribution is for supporting Bright Hopes operations in Luapula Province of Zambia related to agricultural development in rural villages. Kasuba and Chishi being the first two. | $10,000 |
| Bright Hope | This contribution is for supporting Bright Hopes operations in Luapula Province of Zambia related to agricultural development in rural villages. Kasuba and Chishi being the first two. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas A Cogswell
- Scott Santos
- Emmanuel Owusuboakye
Questions people ask
Does Zeal for Zambia Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zeal for Zambia Inc give?
$20,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Zeal for Zambia Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas A Cogswell (President), Scott Santos (Vice President) and Emmanuel Owusuboakye (Director).
What does Zeal for Zambia Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.