Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc
Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wallace, Idaho. Its 2024 filing states that it makes donations to charitable organizations in Shoshone County, Idaho.
Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc gave $19K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Idaho. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,000
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,056
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $21,213
- -41.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 469, Wallace, ID 83873
Phone: (208) 752-1131
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wallace Public Library FN ($5K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Idaho. The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as donations to organizations in Shoshone County, Idaho.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2023) to $55K (2021). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wallace Public Library FN Wallace, ID | Operations & Imp | $5,000 |
| Wallace Food Bank Wallace, ID | Supplies for food bank | $2,500 |
| Wallace Mining Museum Wallace, ID | Museum operations | $1,500 |
| Shoshone Cty Womens Resource Center Wallace, ID | Domestic voilence assistance | $1,500 |
| Greater Wallace Comm Dev Corp Wallace, ID | City Flower Project | $1,500 |
| University of Idaho Moscow, ID | EducationScholarships | $1,000 |
| No Idaho College Coeur d'Alene, ID | EducationScholarships | $1,000 |
| City of Wallace Swiming Pool Wallace, ID | Pool operations & repairs | $500 |
| Osburn Public Library Osburn, ID | Purchase books & magazines | $500 |
| Mullan Public Library Mullan, ID | Purchase books & magazines | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,213 | $5,600 | $20,386 | $19,000 | 18 | $19,000 | $4,214 | $1,292 |
| 2024 | $35,999 | $3,277 | $21,056 | $19,500 | 19 | $19,500 | $1,721 | $2,219 |
| 2023 | $53,778 | $1,489 | $19,032 | $17,250 | 16 | $17,250 | — | $2,909 |
| 2022 | $71,321 | $6,316 | $21,819 | $19,750 | 15 | $19,750 | $4,247 | $3,915 |
| 2021 | $86,824 | $6,414 | $57,498 | $54,750 | 16 | — | $3,666 | $5,312 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as donations to Shoshone County, Idaho, charitable organizations. Its 2025 grants included support for a public library, food bank, museum, women’s resource center, community development, education scholarships, public pools, and veterans’ memorials.
Among its 2025 grantees, Mullan Community Foundation Inc describes its mission as providing Christmas gifts and food for needy children and families in Mullan, Idaho, and supporting the community. Silver Valley Seniors Inc says it serves older people in the Silver Valley area, especially low-income residents.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 18 grants totaling $19,000. Grants ranged from $250 to $5,000, with a median of $500.
Notable 2025 grants included $5,000 to Wallace Public Library FN for “Operations & Imp”; $2,500 to Wallace Food Bank for supplies; $1,500 each to Wallace Mining Museum for museum operations, Shoshone Cty Womens Resource Center for domestic violence assistance, and Greater Wallace Comm Dev Corp for the City Flower Project; and $1,000 each to the University of Idaho and No Idaho College for education scholarships. Other listed grants included $500 to the City of Wallace Swimming Pool for operations and repairs, $500 each to Osburn Public Library and Mullan Public Library for books and magazines, $500 to No Pacific Depot Foundation for museum operations and historic building repairs, and $500 to Silver Valley Veterans Memorial.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Hull as president and director; Ed Vang, William N Dire Jr, Jenniffer Carrico, Nancy Branstetter, and Terri Dexter as directors; and Dennis O’Brien as treasurer and director.
Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc is led by Michael Hull, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Hull
President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis O'Brien
Treasurer Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ed Vang
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenniffer Carrico
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Branstetter
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri Dexter
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William N. Dire Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc
How much does Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc give each year?
Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc gave $19K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 19 grants.
What is Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,056, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc give grants?
Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc gives mostly in Idaho: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wallace, ID (11 grants), Osburn, ID (2 grants) and Mullan, ID (2 grants).
Does Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Wallace Public Library FN ($5,000), Wallace Food Bank ($2,500) and Wallace Mining Museum ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc?
Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc reported $21K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as donations to Shoshone County, Idaho, charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc?
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc's EIN?
Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0337827. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Callahan Zeller Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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