Zionsville Education Foundation Inc
The Zionsville Education Foundation (ZEF)is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the educational experiences of Zionsville students by providing grants for innovative and creative programs. The mission of ZEF is to serve its school community by providing funds that promote academic excellence.
Zionsville Education Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,359,591
- +10.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $359,696
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $53,503
- +32.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $305,919
- +36.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Zionsville Education Foundation Inc
- Next open deadline
- October 15, 2026 (Classroom Grants)
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Zionsville Education Foundation Inc
Classroom Grants
Zionsville Education Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
October 15, 2026
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DonorsChoose Matching Funds
Zionsville Education Foundation Inc
Amount
Up to $250 per project
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Imagine Professional Development Grants
Zionsville Education Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~October
Based on past cycles
Who Zionsville Education Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Zionsville Education Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 68% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $51K (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zionsville Community Schools Zionsville, IN | Academic Excellence | $6,798 |
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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 | $2,359,591 | $359,696 | $305,919 | — | — | $53,503 |
| 2023 | $2,138,126 | $360,985 | $223,888 | $6,798 | 1 | $40,469 |
| 2022 | $1,796,394 | $338,005 | $266,079 | $12,021 | 1 | $22,489 |
| 2021 | $1,986,748 | $425,281 | $227,113 | $50,676 | 1 | $87,545 |
| 2020 | $1,696,724 | $345,519 | $239,021 | $21,464 | 1 | $64,230 |
About Zionsville Education Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Zionsville Education Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Zionsville, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $54K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Zionsville Education Foundation Inc is led by Lyle Browne, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 22 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lyle Browne
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $51K (2024)
Kim Lewis
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Black
Treasurer
Board Member → Finance Co-Chair, 2022
Finance Co-Chair → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Essley
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Challis Imes
Board Member
President → Past President, 2022
Past President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica Carpenter
Vice President
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Louiso
Board Member
Grants Chair → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Sepiol
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maritza Gerde
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Pascarella
Past President
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Knipstein Meyer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Fonseca
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Champa
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Spahn-McGraw
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenni Phenicie
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katy Ruhl
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Leet
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Gesse
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Brauer
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Whitney Luther
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corey Waddell
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jami Kong
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Ami Fraser (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brant Wright (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Heather Jackson (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Larry Marietta (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Mingus (2023) — Finance Co-Chair
- Former: Andrea Suh (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Christine Mingus (2020–2022) — Treasurer & Finance Co-Chair
- Former: Dean Esteves (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Missy Copher (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Mike Schumaker (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Dohm (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Angie Shaw (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Beth Ann Kaltenmark (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Evona Watson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Katie Aeschliman (2020) — Past President
- Former: Megan Glover (2020) — Board Member Term
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 $51K, to Lyle Browne (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Zionsville Education Foundation Inc
How large is Zionsville Education Foundation Inc?
Zionsville Education Foundation Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $360K.
What is Zionsville Education Foundation Inc?
Zionsville Education Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Zionsville, IN. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Zionsville Education Foundation Inc operate?
Zionsville Education Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is Zionsville Education Foundation Inc's EIN?
Zionsville Education Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0024279. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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