Zip Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zip Foundation is a private foundation in Carson City, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $232,050 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $22,000. 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$232,050
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$22,000
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $199,791 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $199,791 | 36 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $232,050 | 40 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
Zip 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 Zip Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 27 | $186,550 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $12,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $5,500 |
| New York | 2 | $5,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $4,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $3,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| STS Simon & Jude School | General support | $22,000 |
| Vision of Hope | Ministry | $20,000 |
| St Francis High School | General support | $13,500 |
| Gaviota Coast Conservancy | General support | $12,000 |
| City of Hope | General support | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange | General support | $10,000 |
| The Illumination Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Union Rescue | General support | $10,000 |
| World Harvest Food Bank | General support | $10,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | General support | $8,000 |
| St Mark's University Parish | General support | $8,000 |
| Heart of Los Angeles | Youth programs | $7,500 |
| Bracken's Kitchen | General support | $6,500 |
| Dolores Mission | General support | $6,000 |
| Neighborhood Music School | General support | $5,000 |
| Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| The Smile Train | General support | $5,000 |
| Waymakers | General support | $5,000 |
| Native American Rights Fund | General support | $4,000 |
| SB Immigrant Defense Council | General support | $4,000 |
| Center for Action & Contemplation | General support | $3,500 |
| Families Forward | Family support | $3,500 |
| Cascade Forest Conservancy | General support | $3,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council | General support | $3,000 |
| Amazon Watch | Relief operations | $2,500 |
| Brigid Alliance | General support | $2,500 |
| Chicago Abortion Fund | Planned parenthood | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles | General support | $2,500 |
| African Women Rising | General support | $2,000 |
| Center for Coastal Studies | General support | $2,000 |
| Environmental Defense Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Hale Kau Kau | General support | $2,000 |
| St Therese Catholic Church | General support | $2,000 |
| Cape Chicago | General support | $1,500 |
| Chicago Furniture Bank | General support | $1,500 |
| Proyecto Pastoral | General support | $1,500 |
| St Michael's School | General support | $1,500 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church | General support | $1,300 |
| Breast Cancer Angels | General support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- William Zant
- Mary Zant
- Patrick Collins
Questions people ask
Does Zip Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zip Foundation give?
$232,050 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Zip Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William Zant (President), Mary Zant (Secretary) and Patrick Collins (Director).
What does Zip Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.