The Zeitgeist Foundation Inc
The Zeitgeist Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Vero Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it made $2K in qualifying distributions.
The Zeitgeist Foundation Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,663
- +35.1% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $1,663
- +35.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,663
- +35.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Zeitgeist Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Zeitgeist Foundation Inc gives
- In 2021 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $83K (2021) to $93K (2020). In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Earthjustice San Francisco, CA | Preserving the wild project to safeguard lands, oceans, and wildlife from destruction | $32,500 |
| Children's Rights New York, NY | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Horses Alvin, TX | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| The Settlement Club DBA the Settlement Home Austin, TX | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $1,663 | $1,663 | — | — | $1,663 | — |
| 2023 | — | $1,231 | $1,231 | — | — | $1,231 | — |
| 2022 | — | $2,720 | $2,720 | — | — | $2,720 | — |
| 2021 | — | $54,426 | $95,984 | $82,500 | 4 | $95,984 | $256 |
| 2020 | $41,558 | $7,196 | $99,411 | $92,500 | 4 | — | $3,619 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Zeitgeist Foundation Inc is led by Claudia Miller, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Claudia Miller
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John E. Moore
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Miller
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell Valdez
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Paul Johnson (2020–2023) — 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 Zeitgeist Foundation Inc
Where does The Zeitgeist Foundation Inc operate?
The Zeitgeist Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Texas.
What is The Zeitgeist Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Zeitgeist Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2582293. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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