Zonta Foundation for Women
THE MISSION OF THE ZONTA FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN IS TO RAISE AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR ZONTA INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PROJECTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE FOUNDATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION SUPPORTED BY VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ZONTA MEMBERS, CLUBS, DISTRICTS AND FRIENDS OF ZONTA WHO SHARE ITS VISION FOR A BETTER WORLD FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS. ZONTA INTERNATIONAL IS A LEADING GLOBAL ORGANIZATION OF INDIVIDUALS WORKING TOGETHER TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS. ZONTA INTERNATIONAL ENVISIONS A WORLD IN WHICHWOMEN'S RIGHTS ARE RECOGNIZED AS HUMAN RIGHTS AND EVERY WOMAN IS ABLETO ACHIEVE HER FULL POTENTIAL. IN SUCH A WORLD, WOMEN HAVE ACCESS TOALL RESOURCES AND ARE REPRESENTED IN DECISION-MAKING POSITIONS ON ANEQUAL BASIS WITH MEN. IN SUCH A WORLD, NO WOMAN LIVES IN THE FEAR OFVIOLENCE.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.6M
+13.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.3M
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$1.1M
About Zonta Foundation for Women
Based on IRS filings
Zonta Foundation for Women is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in OAK BROOK, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $22.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $3.3M. Net investment income was $487K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,642,185 | $19,881,568 | $18,461,863 |
| Revenue | $4,494,012 | $2,965,646 | $2,193,656 |
| Expenses | $4,654,021 | $1,265,595 | $4,185,178 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $487,236 | $-28,918 | $-186,214 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET AKOFIO-SOWAH | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| OFELIA BAUTISTA | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| FERNANDA GALLO-FRESCHI | PRESIDENT-ELECT | 4 | — |
| SOUELLA CUMMING | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| SALLA TUOMINEN | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| CHRISTINE DERSCH | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| UNNA HUH | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| PHILLIPPA JACOBS-LORY | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| SANDRA VENN-BROWN | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| JYOTSANA PANDYA | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| VIVIENNE SHEN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MEGAN RADAVICH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 7 | — |
| CATHLEEN FERGUSON | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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