The George and Margaret Zivelonghi

Private foundation · Grantmaker Los Angeles, CA EIN: 20-1629769

The George and Margaret Zivelonghi is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $29K.

The George and Margaret Zivelonghi at a glance

In short: The George and Margaret Zivelonghi gave $70K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$70,000
+75.0% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
9
+28.6% vs 2023
Average grant
$7,778
+36.1% vs 2023
Median grant
$5,000
Total assets
$1,526,964
+100.1% vs 2023
Primary geography
Florida (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The George and Margaret Zivelonghi funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Queen of the Holy Rosary - Wea School: $15KQueen of the Holy Rosary - WeaSchool$15KGuide Dogs for the Blind: $10KGuide Dogs for the Blind$10KTunnel to Towers Foundation: $10KTunnel to Towers Foundation$10KWounded Warriors Project: $10KWounded Warriors Project$10KBoys Town: $5KBoys Town$5KLittle Sisters of the Poor: $5KLittle Sisters of the Poor$5KMacular Degeneration Association: $5KMacular DegenerationAssociation$5KSamaritan's Purse: $5KSamaritan's Purse$5KSt Joseph's Indian School: $5KSt Joseph's Indian School$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was Queen of the Holy Rosary - Wea School ($15K). Together the top 9 received $70K.

Grant Size Distribution

34 grants across all recorded years

34<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

12states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.

Cities

BucyrusSan RafaelStaten IslandBooneBoys TownKansas CitySarasotaClarksburgPrescottChamberlainJacksonvilleMemphisWashington

How The George and Margaret Zivelonghi gives

  • Giving grew 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 101% 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

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K6 grants2020 7 grants2021 5 grants2022 7 grants2023 9 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2022) to $70K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $70K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Queen of the Holy Rosary - Wea School Bucyrus, KSGeneral Support$15,000
Guide Dogs for the Blind San Rafael, CAGeneral Support$10,000
Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NYGeneral Support$10,000
Wounded Warriors Project Jacksonville, FLGeneral Support$10,000
Boys Town Boys Town, NEGeneral Support$5,000
Little Sisters of the Poor Kansas City, MOGeneral Support$5,000
Macular Degeneration Association Sarasota, FLGeneral Support$5,000
Samaritan's Purse Boone, NCGeneral Support$5,000
St Joseph's Indian School Chamberlain, SDGeneral Support$5,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$1,526,964$944,885$101,394$70,0009$72,336$29,034$71,971
2023$763,173$31,305$52,811$40,0007$42,065$20,559$41,166
2022$770,879$30,212$55,720$40,0005$43,400$18,934$42,594
2021$796,412$57,480$53,478$45,0007$45,401$50,028$46,348
2020$792,385$31,322$63,297$50,0006—$21,998$43,730

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George and Margaret Zivelonghi reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The George and Margaret Zivelonghi is led by Toni Ann Williams, President, Secretary & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Toni Ann Williams

    President, Secretary & Director

    Vice President, Secretary & Director → President, Secretary & Director, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Margaret M. Zivelonghi (2020–2023) — President, Treasurer & Director

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 The George and Margaret Zivelonghi

How much does The George and Margaret Zivelonghi give each year?

The George and Margaret Zivelonghi gave $70K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 7 grants.

What is The George and Margaret Zivelonghi's typical grant size?

The George and Margaret Zivelonghi's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,778, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The George and Margaret Zivelonghi give grants?

The George and Margaret Zivelonghi's top state is Florida, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kansas (21%) and California (14%).

Does The George and Margaret Zivelonghi give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of The George and Margaret Zivelonghi's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are The George and Margaret Zivelonghi's largest grantees?

The George and Margaret Zivelonghi's largest 2024 grantees include Queen of the Holy Rosary - Wea School ($15,000), Guide Dogs for the Blind ($10,000) and Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The George and Margaret Zivelonghi?

The George and Margaret Zivelonghi reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is The George and Margaret Zivelonghi's EIN?

The George and Margaret Zivelonghi's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1629769. 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

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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