Zander Family Foundation Inc
Zander Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Ketchum, Idaho. Its 2025 grants included support for medical centers and research, educational institutions, and community organizations.
Zander Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Zander Family Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in California. 67% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,381,802
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,574
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,500
- Total assets
- $9,338,322
- +3.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (20 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Zander Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 4620, Ketchum, ID 83340
Phone: (415) 894-8000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zander Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UCSF Foundation ($500K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($21,052), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 92 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (65%), Minnesota (18%), and Pennsylvania (8%). Idaho received 3% and Florida 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Zander Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 20 of 30 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $96K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $39K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 294% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $888K (2023) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCSF Foundation San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $400,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center Rancho Mirage, CA | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| UCSF Foundation San Francisco, CA | Seeley Lab Fund B2781 | $100,000 |
| Glaucoma Research Foundation San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $51,000 |
| Helping Friendly Farm Inc New Hope, PA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Lafayette College Easton, PA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Monterey County Seaside, CA | General Operating Support | $41,850 |
| Sun Valley Music Festival Sun Valley, ID | General Operating Support | $27,600 |
| American Institute for Roman Culture Naples, FL | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $9,338,322 | $1,763,670 | $1,472,646 | $1,381,802 | 31 | $1,417,921 | $1,718,854 | $482,381 |
| 2024 | $9,047,298 | $1,408,575 | $1,364,336 | $1,235,655 | 32 | $1,293,758 | $952,438 | $451,095 |
| 2023 | $9,003,059 | $2,314,081 | $964,073 | $888,460 | 29 | $906,840 | $1,447,987 | $385,530 |
| 2022 | $7,653,051 | — | — | — | — | — | — | $183 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zander Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $482K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in health care and medical research, education, and community services. For example, Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing patient care, education, and research; Glaucoma Research Foundation says it works to cure glaucoma and restore vision through innovative research. Helping Friendly Farm says it operates a therapy farm for individuals with special needs and their families, while Lafayette College describes its focus as undergraduate education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $1,381,802. Grant amounts ranged from $400 to $400,000, with a median of $10,500. The largest grants included $400,000 to UCSF Foundation for general operating support, $250,000 to Mayo Clinic for general operating support, and $200,000 to Eisenhower Medical Center for general operating support. Other grants included $100,000 to UCSF Foundation for the Seeley Lab Fund B2781, $51,000 to Glaucoma Research Foundation for general operating support, and $50,000 each to Helping Friendly Farm and Lafayette College for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mona Zander as director and president; Edward Zander as director, secretary, and treasurer; and Ryan Zander and Todd Zander as directors.
Zander Family Foundation Inc is led by Mona Zander, Director & President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mona Zander
Director & President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Zander
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Zander
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Zander
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Zander Family Foundation Inc
How much does Zander Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Zander Family Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 32 grants.
What is Zander Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Zander Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,500, and its average grant was $44,574, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Zander Family Foundation Inc that year got $21K on average.
Where does Zander Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Zander Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (18%) and Pennsylvania (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (3 grants), Burlingame, CA (3 grants), Ketchum, ID (3 grants) and New Hope, PA (2 grants).
Does Zander Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Zander Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Zander Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Zander Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include UCSF Foundation ($500,000 across 2 grants), Mayo Clinic ($250,000) and Eisenhower Medical Center ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($21,052), which are not listed by name. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Zander Family Foundation Inc?
Zander Family Foundation Inc reported $9.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $482K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Zander Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in health care and medical research, education, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zander Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Zander Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Zander Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2612062. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Zander Family Foundation Inc 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work Zander Family Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Zander Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/zander-family-foundation-inc-morg_947a3af0f5d54c4bb2d07f59d38e9250
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