Zamora Foundation
Zamora Foundation was a private foundation based in Corrales, New Mexico. Its 2021 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return: the foundation reported donating all its assets to charitable organizations during 2021, had no assets remaining at year-end, and stated that it ceased to exist.
Zamora Foundation at a glance
In short: Zamora Foundation gave $22K across 12 grants in 2021 (avg $2K), top state New Mexico. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $22,088
- +102.5% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,841
- +119.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,967
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (42% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Zamora Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 13 Camino De Las Brisas, Corrales, NM 87048-6919
Phone: (505) 681-8100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zamora Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Community's Child ($3K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2021 grant dollars went to recipients in several states. The largest shares were in New Mexico (42%), California (23%), and New Jersey (11%); other reported shares were Tennessee (9%) and Arizona (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Zamora Foundation gives
- 75% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $22K (2021). In 2021 it made 12 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community's Child Lomita, CA | General | $3,155 |
| Hope Works Camden, NJ | General | $2,500 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Albuquerque, NM | General | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army Albuquerque, NM | General | $2,000 |
| St Judes Hospital Memphis, TN | General | $2,000 |
| San Ysidro Parish San Ysidro, CA | General | $2,000 |
| Road Runner Food Bank Albuquerque, NM | General | $1,933 |
| Joy Junction Albuquerque, NM | General | $1,750 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Phoenix, AZ | General | $1,750 |
| Shriners Hospital Tampa, FL | General | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported no assets remaining at the end of 2021.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1,500 | $23,588 | $22,088 | 12 | $22,088 | $652 |
| 2020 | $22,088 | — | $11,660 | $10,910 | 13 | — | $1,508 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zamora Foundation reported a distributable amount of $652 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated. In 2021, the foundation made grants described as for “GENERAL” purposes. One recipient, Community’s Child, describes its mission as “working with the community to transition homeless and disadvantaged women and children into valued and contributing members of society.”
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation gave $22,088 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $3,155, with a median of $1,966. Notable recipients included Community’s Child ($3,155), Hope Works ($2,500), Make a Wish Foundation ($2,500), and the Salvation Army ($2,000).
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. How to apply: It does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing also states that the foundation ceased to exist at the end of 2021, so this is not a current application opportunity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Josephine Zamora as chairman and Kenneth Zamora as “Executive DI.”
Zamora Foundation is led by Josephine Zamora, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Josephine Zamora
Chairman
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Zamora
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Zamora Foundation
How much does Zamora Foundation give each year?
Zamora Foundation gave $22K across 12 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $11K across 13 grants.
What is Zamora Foundation's typical grant size?
Zamora Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $1,967, and its average grant was $1,841, across 12 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Zamora Foundation give grants?
Zamora Foundation's top state is New Mexico, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (23%) and New Jersey (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albuquerque, NM (5 grants).
Does Zamora Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Zamora Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Zamora Foundation's largest grantees?
Zamora Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Community's Child ($3,155), Hope Works ($2,500) and Make a Wish Foundation ($2,500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Zamora Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated. In 2021, the foundation made grants described as for “GENERAL” purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zamora Foundation?
Zamora Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is Zamora Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Zamora Foundation reported a distributable amount of $652 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Zamora Foundation's EIN?
Zamora Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0728796. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Zamora Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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