Michael Zeff Fund
Michael Zeff Fund is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Beaverton, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $91K.
Michael Zeff Fund at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,365,438
- +60.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $997,782
- +66.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $90,655
- +1080.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $41,704
- -54.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Michael Zeff Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Michael Zeff Fund gives
- In 2023 it paid out 124% 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
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2022) to $65K (2023). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Colorado Denver, CO | Jewish Colorado strives to create a vibrant, secure, connected, and inclusive jewish community, continuously working on behalf of the jewish community through outreach, advocacy, programming, and grantmaking. | $50,000 |
| Tufts University Medford, MA | To promote tufts faculty and students ability to work together as active global citizens, illuminating each other and the world. | $10,000 |
| Colgate University Hamilton, NY | To promote commitment to diversity, inclusion, and a dedication to all aspects of student wellbeing, to academic and support services built to sustain graduates throughout their career path. | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,365,438 | $997,782 | $41,704 | — | — | — | $90,655 | $96,365 |
| 2023 | $1,475,049 | $599,472 | $91,199 | $65,000 | 3 | $65,000 | $7,679 | $52,505 |
| 2022 | $978,671 | $393,105 | $51,267 | $40,000 | 4 | $40,000 | $6,992 | $34,018 |
| 2020 | $414,043 | $159,313 | $6,387 | — | — | — | $2,369 | $13,642 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael Zeff Fund reported a distributable amount of $96K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael Zeff Fund is led by Michael Zeff, President, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Zeff
President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John D. Zeff
Treasurer
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 Michael Zeff Fund
How large is Michael Zeff Fund?
Michael Zeff Fund reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $998K.
What is Michael Zeff Fund?
Michael Zeff Fund is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Beaverton, OR. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Michael Zeff Fund operate?
Michael Zeff Fund has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York.
How much is Michael Zeff Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Michael Zeff Fund reported a distributable amount of $96K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Michael Zeff Fund's EIN?
Michael Zeff Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4757711. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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