Zane Bennett Family Foundation
Zane Bennett Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Santa Fe, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $488K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $84K.
Zane Bennett Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Zane Bennett Family Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,000
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $487,674
- +17.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Zane Bennett Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Site Santa Fe ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Zane Bennett Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $100K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Site Santa Fe Santa Fe, NM | To Aid Charitable Purpose of Donee | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $487,674 | $94,411 | $30,512 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $83,947 | $23,888 |
| 2023 | $415,724 | $-67,911 | $60,094 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $520 | $21,941 |
| 2022 | $544,820 | $11,514 | $60,752 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $939 | $27,007 |
| 2021 | $588,826 | $23,403 | $61,061 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $12,755 | $2,264 |
| 2020 | $626,484 | $12,947 | $112,873 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $29,734 | $2,251 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zane Bennett Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Zane Bennett Family Foundation is led by Sandra G. Zane, Director, President, Treasurer & Vice President Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sandra G. Zane
Director, President, Treasurer & Vice President Secretary
Director, Vice President & Secretary → Director, President, Treasurer & Vice President Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy B. Kaser
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Lee Galleher
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher A. Galleher
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glen Philip Bennett
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian R. Galleher
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy R. Zane
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ned W. Bennett (2020–2023) — Director, President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Zane Bennett Family Foundation
How much does Zane Bennett Family Foundation give each year?
Zane Bennett Family Foundation gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is Zane Bennett Family Foundation?
Zane Bennett Family Foundation reported $488K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (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.
Where does Zane Bennett Family Foundation operate?
Zane Bennett Family Foundation has awarded grants in New Mexico.
What is Zane Bennett Family Foundation's EIN?
Zane Bennett Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3636308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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