Zeal for Zambia Inc
Zeal for Zambia Inc is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Reading, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K.
Zeal for Zambia Inc at a glance
In short: Zeal for Zambia Inc gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,000
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,306
- -30.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% 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 Zeal for Zambia Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bright Hope ($20K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Zeal for Zambia Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2025) to $22K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Hope South Barrington, IL | This contribution is for supporting Bright Hopes operations in Luapula Province of Zambia related to agricultural development in rural villages. Kasuba and Chishi being the first two. | $10,000 |
| Bright Hope South Barrington, IL | This contribution is for supporting Bright Hopes operations in Luapula Province of Zambia related to agricultural development in rural villages. Kasuba and Chishi being the first two. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,306 | $17,910 | $20,000 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,000 | — |
| 2024 | $9,132 | $31,148 | $22,016 | $22,000 | 2 | $22,000 | $475 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Zeal for Zambia Inc is led by Douglas A Cogswell, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Douglas A Cogswell
President
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emmanuel Owusuboakye
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Santos
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Zeal for Zambia Inc
How much does Zeal for Zambia Inc give each year?
Zeal for Zambia Inc gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $22K across 2 grants.
How large is Zeal for Zambia Inc?
Zeal for Zambia Inc reported $6K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $18K.
What is Zeal for Zambia Inc?
Zeal for Zambia Inc is a private foundation focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Reading, MA. It holds $6K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Zeal for Zambia Inc operate?
Zeal for Zambia Inc has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is Zeal for Zambia Inc's EIN?
Zeal for Zambia Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3234841. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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