Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation
The Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Carmel, California. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, and the foundation reported that all its assets were distributed to the Community Foundation for Monterey County to the Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation Fund; it therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation gave $2.5M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $830K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,490,468
- +60.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $830,156
- +114.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $65,728
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 25430 Via Mariquita, Carmel, CA 93923
Phone: (831) 626-4200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation Monterey Count ($2.4M). Together the top 2 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 71 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1979% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2021) to $2.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation Monterey Count Monterey, CA | Transfer to DAF | $2,414,740 |
| Community Foundation of Monterey Co Monterey, CA | Transfer to DAF | $65,728 |
| Community Foundation of Monterey Co Monterey, CA | Transfer to DAF | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $32,959 | $2,490,952 | $2,490,468 | 3 | $2,490,645 | $31,684 | $91,090 |
| 2023 | $1,300,425 | $40,496 | $1,551,906 | $1,549,276 | 4 | $1,549,276 | $40,496 | $164,672 |
| 2022 | $2,112,891 | $358,803 | $195,448 | $188,450 | 21 | $191,009 | $152,409 | $163,354 |
| 2021 | $1,924,946 | $116,123 | $123,636 | $119,800 | 19 | $121,124 | $115,435 | $174,755 |
| 2020 | $1,932,457 | $205,562 | $141,535 | $139,350 | 24 | — | $64,701 | $136,894 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $91K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to the Community Foundation for Monterey County, whose stated mission is “to inspire philanthropy and be a catalyst for strengthening communities throughout Monterey County.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported three grants totaling $2,490,468. The median grant was $65,728, with grants ranging from $10,000 to $2,414,740. Each grant was listed as a transfer to a donor-advised fund. The largest grant was $2,414,740; the other two grants were $65,728 and $10,000, all to the Community Foundation for Monterey County.
The foundation stated on its final filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This is a statement from the final filing, not a current application opportunity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Zaches Dec'd as president, Judith Zaches as secretary, and Torrey Zaches as treasurer.
Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation is led by David Zaches Dec'd, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Zaches Dec'd
President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Zaches
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Torrey Zaches
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Zaches (2020–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation
How much does Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation give each year?
Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation gave $2.5M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 4 grants.
What is Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $65,728, and its average grant was $830,156, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation give grants?
Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Monterey, CA (3 grants).
Does Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Transfer to DAF" (3 grants).
What does Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to the Community Foundation for Monterey County, whose stated mission is “to inspire philanthropy and be a catalyst for strengthening communities throughout Monterey County.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation?
Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $91K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0478309. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dave and Judi Zaches Charitable Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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