The Nonzero Foundation Inc
Aims to foster the spread of knowledge and help people appreciate diverse perspectives, thereby building bridges across national, cultural, ethnic, religious, and ideological divides.
The Nonzero Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Nonzero Foundation Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $25,000
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $320,981
- +151.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Nonzero Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Civic News Company ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Civic News Company New York City, NY | Support Mission | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $320,981 | $526,021 | $334,492 | $25,000 | 1 | $63 |
| 2023 | $127,662 | $206,897 | $259,441 | — | — | $6 |
| 2022 | $180,217 | $264,816 | $296,571 | — | — | $6 |
| 2021 | $215,203 | $462,465 | $364,750 | — | — | $7 |
| 2020 | $115,535 | $167,451 | $214,669 | — | — | $57 |
About The Nonzero Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Nonzero Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Princeton, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $321K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K. Net investment income was $63.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Nonzero Foundation Inc is led by Robert Wright, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Wright
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$39K (2020) → $69K (2024)
Jacqueline Shire
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Glastris
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2021
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $69K, to Robert Wright (President/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Nonzero Foundation Inc
How much does The Nonzero Foundation Inc give each year?
The Nonzero Foundation Inc gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Nonzero Foundation Inc?
The Nonzero Foundation Inc reported $321K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $526K.
What is The Nonzero Foundation Inc?
The Nonzero Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Princeton, NJ. It holds $321K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Nonzero Foundation Inc operate?
The Nonzero Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Nonzero Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Nonzero Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4015017. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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