The Zande Foundation
The Zande Foundation is a private foundation, based in Beverly Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $738K.
The Zande Foundation at a glance
In short: The Zande Foundation gave $738K across 4 grants in 2022 (avg $185K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $738,150
- +1376.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $184,538
- +269.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $201,575
- Primary geography
- California (79% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Zande Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was UCLA Foundation ($300K). Together the top 4 received $738K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Zande Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $738K (2022). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $738K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | To provide a large number of deserving students with mentoring and significant scholarships. | $300,000 |
| 4S Education Foundation Los Angeles, CA | To provide a large number of deserving students with mentoring and significant scholarships. | $250,000 |
| Rare Book School Charlottesville, VA | To support the study of the history of books, printing, & related fields | $153,150 |
| Stanford University Redwood City, CA | To Provide Deserving Students with Mentoring and Scholarships. | $35,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $111 | $770,679 | $738,150 | 4 | $758,177 | — | $31,015 |
| 2021 | $770,568 | $42,791 | $58,405 | $50,000 | 1 | $54,202 | $38,588 | $37,201 |
| 2020 | $786,182 | $1,561 | $109,220 | $100,000 | 1 | — | — | $39,749 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Zande Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Zande Foundation's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Deborah Last
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Fossum
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Frimmer
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jay T. Last (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Zande Foundation
How much does The Zande Foundation give each year?
The Zande Foundation gave $738K across 4 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
What is The Zande Foundation's typical grant size?
The Zande Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $201,575, and its average grant was $184,538, across 4 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Zande Foundation give grants?
The Zande Foundation gives mostly in California: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Zande Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Zande Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How much is The Zande Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Zande Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Zande Foundation's EIN?
The Zande Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6841341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Live grants for the work The Zande Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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