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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+5.0% YoY
Revenue
$470K
-22.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
$57K
+7.7% YoY
Expenses
$397K
-3.6% YoY
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.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,493,041 | $1,422,344 | $1,237,967 |
| Revenue | $469,627 | $605,322 | $442,800 |
| Expenses | $396,983 | $411,927 | $757,648 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $57,176 | $53,076 | $15,489 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Zephyr Institute Inc
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOYD SMITH | CHAIRMAN | 3 | — |
| LUIS TELLEZ | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JOHN ENDRIZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KIRK HOIBERG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANDRE VANIER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JUDY ROMEA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LYRA RUFINO-MACEDA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MELISSA WATERS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW BOWMAN | PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $93,516 |
| DANIELA ASUNCION | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 20 | $35,933 |
| LANDON HOBBS | RESEARCH FELLOW AND DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS | 20 | $66,611 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How large is Zephyr Institute Inc?
As of 2024, Zephyr Institute Inc holds $1.5M in total assets with $470K in annual revenue.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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