The Zolfo Foundation
The Zolfo Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bend, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $48K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $87K. Net investment income was $3K.
The Zolfo Foundation at a glance
In short: The Zolfo Foundation gave $87K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $86,511
- -56.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,302
- -91.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,893
- Total assets
- $47,834
- -50.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Zolfo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Monsignor Scanlon High School ($32K). Together the top 5 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 33 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Zolfo Foundation gives
- Giving grew 255% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $322K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Monsignor Scanlon High School Bronx, NY | Catholic Education | $32,353 |
| Warriors on the Way Cibolo, TX | Support Injuried Veterans | $20,000 |
| Cary Academy Cary, NC | Support Arts program for students | $18,893 |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Schoo Bend, OR | Education | $13,822 |
| The Smoke Rise Club Butler, NJ | Support of athletic | $1,443 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,834 | $4,675 | $87,832 | $86,511 | 5 | — | $3,354 | $4,386 |
| 2024 | $97,171 | $5,407 | $201,597 | $200,064 | 1 | $200,064 | $10,792 | $10,888 |
| 2023 | $289,312 | $137,261 | $324,855 | $322,109 | 7 | $322,109 | $12,112 | $23,114 |
| 2022 | $472,400 | $120,143 | $30,516 | $24,400 | 11 | $24,400 | $12,425 | $30,354 |
| 2021 | $382,759 | $209,927 | $9,248 | $6,450 | 9 | $6,450 | $6,417 | $26,210 |
| 2020 | $304,854 | $26,787 | $14,697 | $12,500 | 8 | — | $8,692 | $19,940 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Zolfo Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Zolfo Foundation is led by Frank J. Zolfo Jr., President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frank J. Zolfo Jr.
President
Trustee → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen B. Zolfo
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Deanna A. Zolfo (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Julie A. Zolfo (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Maha A. Elkordy (2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Zolfo Foundation
How much does The Zolfo Foundation give each year?
The Zolfo Foundation gave $87K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $200K across 1 grant.
What is The Zolfo Foundation's typical grant size?
The Zolfo Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $18,893, and its average grant was $17,302, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Zolfo Foundation give grants?
The Zolfo Foundation's top state is New York, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (23%) and North Carolina (22%).
Does The Zolfo Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Zolfo Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Zolfo Foundation's largest grantees?
The Zolfo Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Monsignor Scanlon High School ($32,353), Warriors on the Way ($20,000) and Cary Academy ($18,893), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Zolfo Foundation?
The Zolfo Foundation reported $48K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5K.
How much is The Zolfo Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Zolfo Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Zolfo Foundation's EIN?
The Zolfo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3480949. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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