Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Advocacy is a 501(c)(4) public charity based in Palo Alto, California, established in 2016. As the political and advocacy arm of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the organization tackles societal challenges by promoting public policy change, supporting science and education, and engaging with local communities through strategic investments.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$32.9M
-83.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$29.1M
-51.7% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14.6M
-51.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's stated purpose is to promote and bring about advances in areas of public policy. Its program areas include:
- Promoting public policy change through research, education, and advocacy
- Grantmaking and other activities in furtherance of exempt purposes
- Promoting the general welfare of individuals and their communities by advocating for beneficial changes in public policy
Grantmaking
The organization made significant grants in 2023:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with a primary focus on California, particularly the Bay Area region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $197,641,273
- Total Revenues: $54,150,953
- Total Expenses: $64,753,106
- Total Liabilities: $206,000,000 (approximately)
The organization reported conflict of interest transactions in its 2023 tax filing.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $32,871,568 | $197,641,273 | $80,803,442 |
| Revenue | $75,998,182 | $54,150,953 | $637,815 |
| Expenses | $32,089,962 | $64,753,106 | $37,897,269 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $75,998,182 | $2,354,451 | $145,459 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Advocacy
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
David Plouffe is identified as President of the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRISTINA HUEZO | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LIZ CASTELLANOS | SECRETARY/TREASURER (FROM 9/14/24) | 1 | — |
| BRIAN MANCA | SECRETARY/TREASURER (THRU 9/23/24) | 1 | — |
| LAURA LAZARUS-GARDNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 314 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301-1430
- Phone: 650-804-7100
- Website: chanzuckerberg.com
- EIN: 81-3742328
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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