Zebras Unite
Zebras Unite is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $147K in total assets.
Zebras Unite at a glance
- Total assets
- $147,079
- -88.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $4,079
- -99.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $253,940
- -67.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Zebras Unite funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 8 grants of 15 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $313K (2021) to $321K (2022). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $321K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 200 Million Artisans | To further organizations mission | $65,720 |
| New Majority Capital Wakefield, MA | To further organizations mission | $50,000 |
| University Impact Provo, UT | To further organizations mission | $50,000 |
| Vestedin Philadelphia, PA | To further organizations mission | $50,000 |
| Main Street Phoenix Project Boulder, CO | To further organizatons mission | $50,000 |
| Akiptan Eagle Butte, SD | To further organizations mission | $50,000 |
| Black & Brown Founders San Francisco, CA | To further organizations mission | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $147,079 | $4,079 | $253,940 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $1,274,599 | $806,463 | $780,344 | — | — | $234 |
| 2022 | $1,221,456 | $933,577 | $1,840,159 | $320,720 | 7 | — |
| 2021 | $2,148,689 | $2,812,826 | $794,974 | $312,980 | 8 | — |
| 2020 | $41,601 | $167,284 | $158,803 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Zebras Unite is led by Dana Geffner, Chairman on the 2024 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dana Geffner
Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Allie Burns
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Astrid Scholz
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen Brooks
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Janine Firpo (2020–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Allyson Burns (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Keith Porcaro (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Nakeema Stefflbauer (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Madelynn Martinere (2023) — Director
- Former: Nathan Scheinder (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jennifer Brandel (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Mara Zepeda (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Nathan Schneider (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Vanessa Roanhorse (2020–2022) — Director
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 Zebras Unite
How large is Zebras Unite?
Zebras Unite reported $147K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $4K.
What is Zebras Unite?
Zebras Unite is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Portland, OR. It holds $147K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Zebras Unite operate?
Zebras Unite has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Utah.
What is Zebras Unite's EIN?
Zebras Unite's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0996530. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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