Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Palo Alto, California. Established in 2012, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting people and organizations working toward its core missions in science, education, and community development.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$235.4M
+54.2% YoY
Grant Count
53
-10.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4.4M
+71.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports three primary mission areas:
- Science: Funding research and scientific advancement
- Education: Supporting educational initiatives and opportunities
- Community: Strengthening local communities through partnerships with nonprofits and addressing emerging community needs
In addition to traditional grantmaking, the foundation makes venture capital investments in impact-focused companies, builds tools and products that can be scaled and distributed, and supports capacity building efforts across its work.
Grantmaking
The foundation employs multiple funding mechanisms:
Grant Range
$972,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Massachusetts, with particular emphasis on San Mateo County for community-focused initiatives.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $7.5 billion
- Annual Revenue: $1.49 billion
- Annual Expenses: $323 million
- Total Liabilities: $486 million
- Annual Income: $3.2 billion
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK ZUCKERBERG | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LIZ CASTELLANOS | FINANCE OFFICER (AS OF 9/13/24) | 1 | — |
| KIMBERLY NEUFELD | FINANCE OFFICER (AS OF 9/13/24) | 1 | — |
| BRIAN MANCA | FINANCE OFFICER (THRU 9/13/24) | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues active grantmaking across its mission areas, with recent funding opportunities and announcements including:
2025 Community Fund grantee announcements
NDCN Collaborative Pairs funding opportunity
NDCN Collaborative Pairs - Chan Zuckerberg InitiativeRare As One Network funding opportunity
CZI Ancestry Networks for the Human Cell Atlas Funding OpportunityAncestry Networks for the Human Cell Atlas funding opportunity
CZI Ancestry Networks for the Human Cell Atlas Funding OpportunityThe foundation maintains active funding programs in Science, Education, and Community, with specific contact information and application processes available for each focus area.
Science, Education, Community, and Other Grants - CZISubject 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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