Zanett Foundation
Zanett Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Alamos, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $794K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $86K.
Zanett Foundation at a glance
In short: Zanett Foundation gave $31K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,850
- +27.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,856
- +43.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $793,990
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (65% 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 Zanett Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ouray County Historical Society ($15K). Together the top 8 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Zanett Foundation gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $44K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ouray County Historical Society Ouray, CO | Ouray County Historical Museum | $15,000 |
| Los Alamos Junior Golf Association Los Alamos, NM | Teaching Children Golf | $6,850 |
| Welcome Home Montrose Inc Montrose, CO | Warrior Resource Center | $2,000 |
| Montrose County Historical Society Montrose, CO | General Operating Expenses | $2,000 |
| Homewise Inc Santa Fe, NM | Low Income Housing Assistance | $2,000 |
| Los Alamos High School Los Alamos, NM | Golf Team Expenses | $1,000 |
| Ridgway Ranch Museum Ridgway, CO | Museum General Operating Expenses | $1,000 |
| YMCA Central New Mexico Albuquerque, NM | Youth in Government Program | $1,000 |
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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 | $793,990 | $86,725 | $42,597 | $30,850 | 8 | $40,989 | $86,379 | $37,944 |
| 2023 | $777,779 | $24,891 | $34,680 | $24,250 | 9 | $34,157 | $24,891 | $36,108 |
| 2022 | $726,131 | $33,637 | $59,747 | $44,200 | 12 | $59,093 | $33,637 | $38,110 |
| 2021 | $752,241 | $46,595 | $25,066 | $23,255 | 15 | $23,255 | $46,595 | $39,760 |
| 2020 | $730,712 | $23,235 | $22,161 | $15,328 | 11 | — | $23,235 | $32,304 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zanett Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Zanett Foundation is led by Andrew Saunders, President on the 2024 filing; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Saunders
President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Angelo L. Zanett
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Gail Saunders
Treasurer
Secretary Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $7K, to Angelo L Zanett (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Zanett Foundation
How much does Zanett Foundation give each year?
Zanett Foundation gave $31K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24K across 9 grants.
What is Zanett Foundation's typical grant size?
Zanett Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,856, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Zanett Foundation give grants?
Zanett Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Alamos, NM (2 grants) and Montrose, CO (2 grants).
Does Zanett Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Zanett Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Zanett Foundation's largest grantees?
Zanett Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ouray County Historical Society ($15,000), Los Alamos Junior Golf Association ($6,850) and Welcome Home Montrose Inc ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Zanett Foundation?
Zanett Foundation reported $794K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Zanett Foundation's EIN?
Zanett Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1207478. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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