Zman Scholarship Foundation
The z-man scholarship foundation was established in honor of officer mark zylawy and his dedication to duty as a police officer while striving to improve the organization and the community where he worked. The core mission of the foundation is to provide students with access to additional educational opportunities and to instill in them a lieflong commitment to learning and community service so that each is prepared to live and serve as a responsible citizen.
Zman Scholarship Foundation at a glance
In short: Zman Scholarship Foundation gave $120K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $120K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $119,751
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $119,751
- Median grant
- $119,751
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Zman Scholarship Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was De La Salle North Catholic High Sch ($120K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| De La Salle North Catholic High Sch Portland, OR | Endowment Gift | $119,751 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $731 | $122,599 | $119,751 | 1 | $11 |
| 2024 | $121,868 | $62 | $1,905 | — | — | $12 |
| 2023 | $123,711 | $12,825 | $4,487 | — | — | $102 |
| 2022 | $115,373 | $22,367 | $5,587 | — | — | $18 |
| 2021 | $98,593 | $25,063 | $158,302 | — | — | $10 |
| 2020 | $231,832 | $31,625 | $19,050 | — | — | $28 |
| 2019 | $219,257 | $47,020 | $28,832 | — | — | $69 |
About Zman Scholarship Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Zman Scholarship Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $120K. Net investment income was $11.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Zman Scholarship Foundation is led by Charles Fender, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles Fender
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Tucker
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cortlandt Cuffee
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Pleune
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Roy Pittman (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Tom Huges (2019–2022) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Zman Scholarship Foundation
How much does Zman Scholarship Foundation give each year?
Zman Scholarship Foundation gave $120K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Zman Scholarship Foundation?
Zman Scholarship Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Portland, OR.
Where does Zman Scholarship Foundation operate?
Zman Scholarship Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Zman Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
Zman Scholarship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0398701. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
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