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Z Foundation is a private trust based in ROCHESTER, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. It holds total assets of $4.3M. Annual income is reported at $1.9M. Total assets have grown from $2.1M in 2019 to $3.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Minnesota and Wisconsin. According to available records, Z Foundation has made 39 grants totaling $611K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $120K and $245K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $245K distributed across 16 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $88K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$18K
Largest Grant
$88K
Based on 7 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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.
Z Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 39 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, WI.
Z Foundation has distributed a total of $611K across 39 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $88K.
Z Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Z Foundation is headquartered in ROCHESTER, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jill Zietlow | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Scott Zietlow | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$144K
Total Assets
$3.8M
Fair Market Value
$4.1M
Net Worth
$3.8M
Grants Paid
$120K
Contributions
$290K
Net Investment Income
$189K
Distribution Amount
$175K
Total: $3M
Total Grants
39
Total Giving
$611K
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resurrection & Life LutheranPROGRAM SUPPORT | Rochester, MN | $80K | 2023 |
| Good Samaritan ClinicPROGRAM SUPPORT | Rochester, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald HousePROGRAM SUPPORT | Rochester, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Tee It Up For The TroopsPROGRAM SUPPORT | Burnsville, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Gift Of Life Transplant HousPROGRAM SUPPORT | Rochester, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Bolder OptionsPROGRAM SUPPORT | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Reach Out And Read MinnesotaPROGRAM SUPPORT | Bloomington, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood RochesterPROGRAM SUPPORT | Rochester, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Gunderson Med FdnPROGRAM SUPPORT | La Crosse, WI | $5K | 2022 |
| St Olaf CollegePROGRAM SUPPORT | Northfield, MN | $5K | 2022 |
| Gift Of Life Transplant HousePROGRAM SUPPORT | Rochester, MN | $18K | 2021 |
| Planned ParenthoodPROGRAM SUPPORT | Rochester, MN | $3K | 2021 |
| Minnesota Rush Youth SoccerPROGRAM SUPPORT | Rochester, MN | $3K | 2021 |
| University Of Wisconsin MadisonPROGRAM SUPPORT | Madison, WI | $2K | 2021 |
| University Of La CrossePROGRAM SUPPORT | La Crosse, WI | $1K | 2021 |
| Resurrection And Life Lutheran ChurchMINISTRY | Rochester, MN | $88K | 2020 |
| Living For Liz FoundationCANCER RESEARCH | La Crescent, MN | $11K | 2020 |
| Uwl FoundationEDUCATION | La Crosse, WI | $1K | 2020 |