Thomas J Zanios III Foundation
Thomas J Zanios III Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Osprey, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $338K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $19K.
Thomas J Zanios III Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas J Zanios III Foundation gave $12K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,000
- +84.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,500
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $338,284
- +29.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (46% 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 Thomas J Zanios III Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Education Foundation of M ($3K). Together the top 8 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Thomas J Zanios III Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1062% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 75% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $12K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Education Foundation of M Mason City, IA | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Community Kitchen of Nort Mason City, IA | Operations | $2,000 |
| Part of the Solution Bronx, NY | Operations | $2,000 |
| Oaks Women's Club Scholarship Osprey, FL | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Clagett Sailing Portsmouth, RI | Operations | $1,250 |
| Helping Paws Eden Prairie, MN | Operations | $1,000 |
| Intl Institute of MN St. Paul, MN | Operations | $1,000 |
| Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Chur Mason City, IA | Youth Programming | $500 |
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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 | $338,284 | $146,317 | $70,049 | $12,000 | 8 | $12,361 | $18,952 | $16,444 |
| 2024 | $262,016 | $109,845 | $45,061 | $6,500 | 5 | $6,934 | $4,616 | $12,300 |
| 2023 | $197,232 | $96,602 | $8,694 | $4,000 | 5 | $4,763 | $1,414 | $7,243 |
| 2022 | $109,324 | $11,318 | $4,213 | $1,033 | 2 | $1,715 | — | $4,658 |
| 2021 | $102,219 | $102,241 | $22 | — | — | — | $416 | $1,033 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas J Zanios III Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thomas J Zanios III Foundation is led by Jamie T. Zanios, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jamie T. Zanios
President
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Whitney Zanios
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Becker Zanios
Treasurer
Vice President & Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Parker W. Zanios
Secretary
Vice President & Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Thomas J Zanios III Foundation
How much does Thomas J Zanios III Foundation give each year?
Thomas J Zanios III Foundation gave $12K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 5 grants.
What is Thomas J Zanios III Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas J Zanios III Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,250, and its average grant was $1,500, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thomas J Zanios III Foundation give grants?
Thomas J Zanios III Foundation's top state is Iowa, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (17%) and New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Mason City, IA (3 grants).
Does Thomas J Zanios III Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Thomas J Zanios III Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (5 grants).
Who are Thomas J Zanios III Foundation's largest grantees?
Thomas J Zanios III Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Education Foundation of M ($3,000), Community Kitchen of Nort ($2,000) and Part of the Solution ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas J Zanios III Foundation?
Thomas J Zanios III Foundation reported $338K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Thomas J Zanios III Foundation?
Thomas J Zanios III Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Osprey, FL. It holds $338K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Thomas J Zanios III Foundation's EIN?
Thomas J Zanios III Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1559529. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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