BLOOMINGTON, IL

Zea Mays Foundation

Quick Facts

EIN: 273463672
Location: BLOOMINGTON, IL
Phone: (309) 827-0912
Category: Human Services
Total Assets: $666K
Annual Income: $610K
IRS Ruling Year: 2011
Organization Type: Operating Foundation
Principal Officer: % Art Bunting
Tax Deductibility: Contributions are deductible

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About This Foundation

Zea Mays Foundation is a private corporation based in BLOOMINGTON, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. The principal officer is % Art Bunting. It holds total assets of $666K. Annual income is reported at $610K. COVER CROP PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM IS IN SUPPORT OF PRECISION CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT, AN INNOVATIVE PROGRAM CREATED TO EMPOWER FARMERS TO ADDRESS THE WATER QUALITY PROBLEMS RELATED TO COMMERCIAL ROW CROP NEAR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.

Application Information

Preselected OnlyThis foundation typically selects grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.

Programs & Activities

COVER CROP PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM IS IN SUPPORT OF PRECISION CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT, AN INNOVATIVE PROGRAM CREATED TO EMPOWER FARMERS TO ADDRESS THE WATER QUALITY PROBLEMS RELATED TO COMMERCIAL ROW CROP NEAR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.

Expenses: $73K

AG SUSTAINABILITY CENTER: THIS PROGRAM IS IN SUPPORT OF THE SUSTAINABILITY CENTER AT ILLINOI CENTRAL COLLEGE, A CENTER FOR REASEARCH AND EDUCATION ON SUSTAINABLE FARMING AND BUILDING PRACTICES.

Expenses: $33K

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Zea Mays Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Zea Mays Foundation?

Zea Mays Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.

Where is Zea Mays Foundation located?

Zea Mays Foundation is headquartered in BLOOMINGTON, IL.

Key People & Compensation (2022)

Name	Title	Compensation	Benefits	Total
Art Bunting	PRESIDENT	$0	$0	$0
Susan Adams	TREASURER	$0	$0	$0
Paul Taylor	DIRECTOR	$0	$0	$0
Collin Watters	DIRECTOR	$0	$0	$0
Kenneth Greene	VICE PRESIDENT	$0	$0	$0

990 Tax Filings

Year	Return Type	PDF
2023	990PF	View
2022	990PF	View
2021	990PF	View
2020	990PF

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Financial Overview

Total Giving

$133K

2023+478%

Total Assets

$449K

2023+21%

Fair Market Value

$449K

2023

Net Worth

$108K

2023

Grants Paid

2023

Contributions

$169K

2023

Net Investment Income

2023

Distribution Amount

2023

Total Giving by Year

Asset Growth

Revenue Over Time

Liabilities Over Time

Expense Breakdown (2023)

Revenue Sources (2023)

Contributions: $169K
Interest: $144

Financial Details (2023)

Total Revenue: $169K
Total Expenses: $133K
Exempt Purpose Expenses: $0
Required Distribution: $0
Undistributed Income: $0
Total Liabilities: $341K

Foundation Classification (2023)

Operating FoundationYes

Grants to IndividualsNo

Non-Charity GrantsNo

Lobbying ActivityNo

Excess Business HoldingsNo

Grants Received

Other foundations that have funded Zea Mays Foundation.

Funder	Amount	Year	Purpose
Walton Family Foundation Inc.	$150K	2023	To continue grantee's conservation transition program to help farmers scale up conservation practices.
Walton Family Foundation Inc.	$100K	2022	To support the accelerated adoption of conservation practices the improve water quality and address climate change in Illinois.
Walton Family Foundation Inc.	$100K	2022	To support the accelerated adoption of conservation practices the improve water quality and address climate change in Illinois.
Walton Family Foundation Inc.	$200K