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Michael Zeff Fund is a private corporation based in BEAVERTON, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Lagunitas Investors. It holds total assets of $2.4M. Annual income is reported at $998K. Total assets have grown from $251K in 2019 to $2.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of human services. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. According to available records, Michael Zeff Fund has made 11 grants totaling $145K, with a median grant of $9K. The foundation has distributed between $65K and $80K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $50K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Michael Zeff Fund reported 11 individual grants totaling $145,000 between 2022 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $9,000. Half of those grants fell between $5,000 and $15,500. Its largest single grant in the record was $50,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $91,199 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in NY (3 of 11), followed by CO (3) and MA (3). In total the foundation's grantees span 4 states. Of its 5 distinct grantees, 80 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Tufts University ($52,000), Jewish Family Services ($18,000) and Colgate University ($15,000).
Computed from 11 individual grant records (2022–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 4 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Michael Zeff Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 11 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, MA, NY.
Michael Zeff Fund has distributed a total of $145K across 11 grants. The median grant size is $9K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $50K.
Michael Zeff Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Michael Zeff Fund is headquartered in BEAVERTON, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Zeff | PRES., SEC., & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John D Zeff | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$2.4M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$2.4M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
11
Total Giving
$145K
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$9K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish ColoradoJEWISH COLORADO STRIVES TO CREATE A VIBRANT, SECURE, CONNECTED, AND INCLUSIVE JEWISH COMMUNITY, CONTINUOUSLY WORKING ON BEHALF OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY THROUGH OUTREACH, ADVOCACY, PROGRAMMING, AND GRANTMAKING. | Denver, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| Tufts UniversityTO PROMOTE TUFTS FACULTY AND STUDENTS ABILITY TO WORK TOGETHER AS ACTIVE GLOBAL CITIZENS, ILLUMINATING EACH OTHER AND THE WORLD. | Medford, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Colgate UniversityTO PROMOTE COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND A DEDICATION TO ALL ASPECTS OF STUDENT WELLBEING, TO ACADEMIC AND SUPPORT SERVICES BUILT TO SUSTAIN GRADUATES THROUGHOUT THEIR CAREER PATH. | Hamilton, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family ServicesTO PROMOTE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING FOOD SECURITY, HOUSING STABILITY, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, AGING CARE, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, AND DISABILITY SERVICES FOR ALL THOSE IN NEED. | Denver, CO | $9K | 2022 |
| Chapman UniversityTO PROMOTE EDUCATION WHICH GIVES STUDENTS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME ORIGINAL THINKERS WHO RISE TO THE WORLD'S CHALLENGESAND TO PROMOTE EXPRESSION OF ALL PERSPECTIVES. | Orange, CA | $5K | 2022 |