The Zotheka Foundation
The Zotheka Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $839K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $185K.
The Zotheka Foundation at a glance
In short: The Zotheka Foundation gave $57K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $56,633
- -23.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,878
- +53.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,235
- Total assets
- $839,430
- +36.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% 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 Zotheka Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Virginia Commonwealth University ($25K). Together the top 3 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Zotheka Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 203% 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
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2025) to $74K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | General & Unrestricted | $24,910 |
| Shenandoah University Winchester, VA | General & Unrestricted | $23,235 |
| James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | General & Unrestricted | $8,488 |
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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 | $839,430 | $298,922 | $72,811 | $56,633 | 3 | $67,429 | $184,990 | $33,283 |
| 2024 | $613,319 | $205,202 | $94,200 | $73,930 | 6 | $89,500 | $9,997 | $31,718 |
| 2023 | $502,317 | $502,317 | — | — | — | — | — | $1,875 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Zotheka Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Zotheka Foundation is led by Autumn H VandeHei, President & Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Autumn H VandeHei
President & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James W VandeHei
Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James W VandeHei Jr.
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelvin M VandeHei
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sophia L VandeHei
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Zotheka Foundation
How much does The Zotheka Foundation give each year?
The Zotheka Foundation gave $57K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $74K across 6 grants.
What is The Zotheka Foundation's typical grant size?
The Zotheka Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $23,235, and its average grant was $18,878, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Zotheka Foundation give grants?
The Zotheka Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Zotheka Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Zotheka Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Zotheka Foundation?
The Zotheka Foundation reported $839K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Zotheka Foundation's EIN?
The Zotheka Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2939493. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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