Zip Foundation
Invitation OnlyCarson City, Nevada · EIN 47-2460579 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$232K
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$5.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $8,000.
From the return
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
100% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sts Simon & Jude School | Huntington Beach, CA | General support | $22,000 |
| Vision of Hope | Los Angeles, CA | Ministry | $20,000 |
| St Francis High School | LA Canada Flintridge, CA | General support | $13,500 |
| Gaviota Coast Conservancy | Goleta, CA | General support | $12,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Kahului, HI | General support | $10,000 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange | Garden Grove, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| The Illumination Foundation | Orange, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Union Rescue | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| World Harvest Food Bank | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $8,000 |
| St Mark's University Parish | Isla Vista, CA | General support | $8,000 |
| Heart of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Youth programs | $7,500 |
| Bracken's Kitchen | Garden Grove, CA | General support | $6,500 |
| Dolores Mission | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $6,000 |
| Neighborhood Music School | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation | Irvine, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Smile Train | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Waymakers | Richmond, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Native American Rights Fund | Boulder, CO | General support | $4,000 |
| Sb Immigrant Defense Council | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $4,000 |
| Center for Action & Contemplation | Albuquerque, NM | General support | $3,500 |
| Families Forward | Pasadena, CA | Family support | $3,500 |
| Cascade Forest Conservancy | Vancouver, WA | General support | $3,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| Amazon Watch | Oakland, CA | Relief operations | $2,500 |
| Brigid Alliance | New York, NY | General support | $2,500 |
| Chicago Abortion Fund | Chicago, IL | Planned parenthood | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| African Women Rising | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Center for Coastal Studies | Provincetown, MA | General support | $2,000 |
| Environmental Defense Center | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Hale Kau Kau | Kihei, HI | General support | $2,000 |
| St Therese Catholic Church | Alhambra, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Cape Chicago | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,500 |
| Chicago Furniture Bank | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,500 |
| Proyecto Pastoral | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $1,500 |
| St Michael's School | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $1,500 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church | Newport Beach, CA | General support | $1,300 |
| Breast Cancer Angels | Huntington Beach, CA | General support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $232,050 | 40 |
| 2023 | $199,791 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349106346
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2460579
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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