Zera Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPortland, Oregon · EIN 45-4008879 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daraja Education Fund | Portland, OR | General | $76,600 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | Portland, OR | General | $10,500 |
| The Insight Alliance | Portland, OR | General | $10,000 |
| College Possible | Portland, OR | General | $10,000 |
| Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon | Portland, OR | General | $10,000 |
| Jewish Museum | Portland, OR | General | $10,000 |
| Transition Project | Portland, OR | General | $10,000 |
| Project Pooch | Lake Oswego, OR | General | $7,500 |
| College Housing Nw | Portland, OR | General | $7,500 |
| Cascade AIDS Project | Portland, OR | General | $7,500 |
| William Temple House | Portland, OR | General | $5,000 |
| Community for Positive Aging | Portland, OR | General | $5,000 |
| Holla School | Portland, OR | General | $5,000 |
| Oregon Symphony | Portland, OR | General | $3,000 |
| Northwest Academy | Portland, OR | General | $1,000 |
| Innocence Project | Portland, OR | General | $1,000 |
The return also lists 27 grants to individuals ($253,987). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $433,587 | 43 |
| 2023 | $394,661 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533089349102003
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4008879
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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