Zephyr Institute Inc
The Zephyr Institute is a community of scholars, students and professionals committed to gaining a fuller understanding of the human person and the common good.
Zephyr Institute Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,493,041
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $469,627
- -22.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $57,176
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $396,983
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Zephyr Institute Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Zephyr Institute Inc
Who Zephyr Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2020) to $57K (2019). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University Standford, CA | Fund for professor josiah ober of the school of humanities and sciences | $52,800 |
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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 | $1,493,041 | $469,627 | $396,983 | — | — | $57,176 |
| 2023 | $1,422,344 | $605,322 | $411,927 | — | — | $53,076 |
| 2022 | $1,237,967 | $442,800 | $757,648 | — | — | $15,489 |
| 2021 | $1,553,468 | $561,845 | $493,022 | — | — | $277 |
| 2020 | $1,516,298 | $1,072,143 | $380,461 | $52,800 | 1 | $1,515 |
| 2019 | $783,851 | $472,342 | $438,414 | $57,000 | 1 | $9,795 |
About Zephyr Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
Zephyr Institute Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Palo Alto, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $57K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Zephyr Institute Inc is led by Matthew Bowman, President & Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 3 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Bowman
President & Executive Director
Executive Director → Executive Director & Secretary, 2021
Executive Director & Secretary → President & Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$82K (2019) → $94K (2024)
Boyd Smith
Chairman
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniela Asuncion
Director of Operations
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$50K (2023) → $36K (2024)
Landon Hobbs
Research Fellow & Director of Academic Programs
Director of Academic Programs → Research Fellow & Director of Academic Programs, 2024
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$27K (2023) → $67K (2024)
Andre Vanier
Director
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2021
Director & Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Endriz
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Hoiberg
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luis Tellez
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Romea
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lyra Rufino-Maceda
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Waters
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Judith Romea (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $94K, to Matthew Bowman (President and Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Zephyr Institute Inc
How large is Zephyr Institute Inc?
Zephyr Institute Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $470K.
What is Zephyr Institute Inc?
Zephyr Institute Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Palo Alto, CA. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Zephyr Institute Inc operate?
Zephyr Institute Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Zephyr Institute Inc's EIN?
Zephyr Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1979289. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Zephyr Institute Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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