Zera Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Zera Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $433,587 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $76,600. 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$433,587
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$76,600
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $394,661 the year before.
44% 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 | $394,661 | 42 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $433,587 | 43 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Zera 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Zera Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 43 | $433,587 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Daraja Education Fund | General | $76,600 |
| Path Home | General | $30,000 |
| Prear | General | $25,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank | General | $15,000 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | General | $10,500 |
| The Insight Alliance | General | $10,000 |
| College Possible | General | $10,000 |
| Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon | General | $10,000 |
| Rahab's Sisters | General | $10,000 |
| Lift Urban | General | $10,000 |
| Portland Refugee Support Group | General | $10,000 |
| Stoor to Door | General | $10,000 |
| Jewish Museum | General | $10,000 |
| Transition Project | General | $10,000 |
| Outside the Frame | General | $10,000 |
| Psu Higher Education on Prison Prog | General | $10,000 |
| Assist | General | $10,000 |
| Kindness Farm | General | $10,000 |
| Eastside Commons | General | $9,500 |
| Kindred Partners | General | $9,487 |
| Project Pooch | General | $7,500 |
| Free Geek | General | $7,500 |
| Blueprint | General | $7,500 |
| See You at the Summit | General | $7,500 |
| College Housing NW | General | $7,500 |
| Growing Garden | General | $7,500 |
| Cascade AIDS Project | General | $7,500 |
| Portland Animal Welfare | General | $7,500 |
| Blanchet House | General | $7,500 |
| Urban Gleaners | General | $7,500 |
| Bloomin Boutique | General | $5,000 |
| William Temple House | General | $5,000 |
| Community for Positive Aging | General | $5,000 |
| Walter Watch | General | $5,000 |
| Pongo | General | $5,000 |
| Holla School | General | $5,000 |
| Ambucs | General | $5,000 |
| Stone Soup | General | $5,000 |
| Gleaners of Clack | General | $5,000 |
| Oregon Symphony | General | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stefanie Silverman
- Rebecca Blaney
- Amie Wexler
Questions people ask
Does Zera Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zera Foundation Inc give?
$433,587 in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Zera Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Stefanie Silverman (President & CEO), Rebecca Blaney (Director) and Amie Wexler (Director).
What does Zera Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and housing and homelessness.