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
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include United States Fund for Unicef ($1,500,000), Usa for Unfpa Inc ($1,000,000), United States Fund for Unicef ($750,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USA FOR UNFPA INC NEW YORK, NY | INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PROJECT "TRANSFORMATIVE CLIMATE ACTION IN MOZAMBIQUE, MADAGASCAR, SOUTH SUDAN" | $1,000,000 |
| UNITED STATES FUND FOR UNICEF NEW YORK, NY | INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PROJECT "VIRTUAL SAFE SPACE FOR WOMEN & GIRLS" | $750,000 |
| UNITED STATES FUND FOR UNICEF NEW YORK, NY | INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PROJECT "PROGRAMME TO ACCELERATE GLOBAL ACTION" | $1,500,000 |
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zonta Foundation for Women?
Zonta Foundation for Women is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in OAK BROOK, IL. It holds $22.6M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Zonta Foundation for Women?
As of 2025, Zonta Foundation for Women holds $22.6M in total assets with $4.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $3.3M in 2025.
Where does Zonta Foundation for Women operate?
Zonta Foundation for Women has awarded grants in New York.
What size grants does Zonta Foundation for Women award?
In 2025, Zonta Foundation for Women awarded 3 grants totaling $3.3M — an average of about $1.1M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Zonta Foundation for Women's EIN?
Zonta Foundation for Women's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3396932. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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