Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916
Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916 is a private foundation based in Spokane, Washington. Its 2025 filing reports scholarship grants to colleges and universities.
Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916 at a glance
In short: Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916 gave $39K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $39,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- Average grant
- $3,250
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $402,392
- Primary geography
- Washington (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 IRS filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 18969, Spokane, WA 99228-0969
Phone: (509) 466-3024
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Washington ($14K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington and 4% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916 gives
- In 2025 it paid out 210% of 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
In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Scholarships | $13,500 |
| Washington State University Pullman, WA | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Columbia Basin College Pasco, WA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Heritage University Toppenish, WA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Peninsula College Monterey, CA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University of Washington Tacoma Tacoma, WA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
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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 | $402,392 | $26,505 | $53,245 | $39,000 | 12 | $43,617 | $18,763 | $20,730 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916 reported a distributable amount of $21K 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
No mission statement for the funder is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. Among its grantees, Heritage University describes its mission as empowering a multicultural and inclusive student body to overcome barriers to higher education through student-centered education. Pacific Lutheran University says it seeks to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care for others, the community, and the earth.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the funder reported 12 grants totaling $39,000. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $13,500, with a median of $1,500.
The largest grants were $13,500 to the University of Washington in Seattle and $6,000 to Washington State University in Pullman. Columbia Basin College, Gonzaga University, and Western Washington University each received $3,000. The other listed recipients each received $1,500: Central Washington University, Heritage University, Pacific Lutheran University, Peninsula College, University of Washington Tacoma, Wenatchee Valley College, and Washington State University Tri-Cities.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916 is led by Northwest Trustee And Management Se Vices, Successor Trustee on the 2025 filing — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Northwest Trustee And Management Se Vices
Successor Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$9K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $9K, to Northwest Trustee and Management Se Vices (Successor Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916
How much does Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916 give each year?
Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916 gave $39K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916's typical grant size?
Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $3,250, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916 give grants?
Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916 gives mostly in Washington: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tacoma, WA (2 grants).
Does Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916 give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (10 grants).
Who are Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916's largest grantees?
Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916's largest 2025 grantees include University of Washington ($13,500), Washington State University ($6,000) and Columbia Basin College ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916?
Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916 reported $402K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916 fund?
No mission statement for the funder is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. Among its grantees, Heritage University describes its mission as empowering a multicultural and inclusive student body to overcome barriers to higher education through student-centered education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916?
The foundation states on its 2025 IRS filing that it 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 Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916's EIN?
Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6165874. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Does Fred G Zahn Scholarship Fund 2916 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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