Ezulwini Foundation Inc
Ezulwini Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It reported $466,000 in grants to 13 organizations in 2024, including organizations working in education, health care, medical research, and community support.
Ezulwini Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ezulwini Foundation Inc gave $466K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Colorado. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $466,000
- +159.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,846
- +139.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,496,929
- -10.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ezulwini Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ezulwini Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wet Mountain Valley Community Foundation Inc ($320K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $465K.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 62 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest share of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (81%), followed by Maryland (12%), the District of Columbia (3%), Tennessee (2%), and Illinois (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ezulwini Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $50K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 77% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 229% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $180K (2023) to $466K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $466K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Mountain Valley Community Foundation Inc Westcliffe, CO | Education Legacy fund | $250,000 |
| Wet Mountain Valley Community Foundation Inc Westcliffe, CO | General & Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Roberto Clemente-Santa Ana Health Clinic Inc Baltimore, MD | secondary education Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | to help develop transplant procedures and technology | $25,000 |
| Partners for Rural Improvement and Development IN Lyons, CO | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Smile Train Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Metro Community Provider Network Inc Wheat Ridge, CO | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy Buffalo Grove, IL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Roberto Clemente-Santa Ana Health Clinic Inc Baltimore, MD | to support the Roof repair | $4,000 |
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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 | $3,496,929 | $111,707 | $540,144 | $466,000 | 13 | $481,345 | $54,187 | $210,196 |
| 2023 | $3,925,366 | $283,057 | $260,569 | $179,500 | 12 | $200,189 | $223,976 | $205,225 |
| 2022 | $3,902,878 | $263,455 | $338,188 | $242,500 | 12 | $265,341 | $187,143 | $235,438 |
| 2021 | $3,977,611 | $248,784 | $340,852 | $263,000 | 15 | $285,838 | $182,344 | $258,044 |
| 2020 | $4,069,679 | $42,373 | $317,814 | $235,000 | 10 | — | — | $227,131 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ezulwini Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $210K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education funds and scholarships, health care, medical research, and other organizations receiving general and unrestricted support.
Among its grantees, Metro Community Provider Network Inc describes its work as providing affordable and accessible medical, behavioral health, and dental care to low-income, uninsured, and underserved populations. The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy says it funds collaborative medical research and clinical investigations, and works to improve the lives of people living with peripheral neuropathy. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $466,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Notable 2024 grants included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Saskia Keyes as director, secretary, and president; Els van Woudenberg as director; and Walter van Woudenberg as director and vice president.
Ezulwini Foundation Inc is led by Saskia Keyes, Director, Secretary & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Saskia Keyes
Director, Secretary & President
Vice President, Director & Secretary → Vice President, Director, Secretary & President, 2022
Vice President, Director, Secretary & President → Director, Secretary & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Els van Woudenberg
Director
Director & President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter van Woudenberg
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Ezulwini Foundation Inc
How much does Ezulwini Foundation Inc give each year?
Ezulwini Foundation Inc gave $466K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $180K across 12 grants.
What is Ezulwini Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ezulwini Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $35,846, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ezulwini Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does Ezulwini Foundation Inc give grants?
Ezulwini Foundation Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Westcliffe, CO (3 grants) and Baltimore, MD (2 grants).
Does Ezulwini Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 69% of Ezulwini Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ezulwini Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ezulwini Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Wet Mountain Valley Community Foundation Inc ($320,000 across 2 grants), Roberto Clemente-Santa Ana Health Clinic Inc ($54,000 across 2 grants) and University of Colorado Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ezulwini Foundation Inc?
Ezulwini Foundation Inc reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $481K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $210K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ezulwini Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education funds and scholarships, health care, medical research, and other organizations receiving general and unrestricted support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ezulwini Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions 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 Ezulwini Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ezulwini Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8762540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ezulwini 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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