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Zera Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. The principal officer is Stefanie Silverman. It holds total assets of $5M. Annual income is reported at $192K. Total assets have grown from $3M in 2012 to $5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Oregon. According to available records, Zera Foundation Inc. has made 205 grants totaling $1.9M, with a median grant of $8K. The foundation has distributed between $375K and $686K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $686K distributed across 80 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 104 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, California, Washington, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 40 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.
Zera Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 205 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, CA, WA.
Zera Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1.9M across 205 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K.
The application deadline is May 15th & Nov 30th.
Zera Foundation Inc. is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stefanie Silverman | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rebecca Blaney | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amie Wexler | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
205
Total Giving
$1.9M
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
104
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| HaciendaCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Open Hearts Open MindsCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Stone SoupCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Daraja Education FundCHARITABLE | San Rafael, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| PearCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Path HomeCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Oregon Food BankCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $15K | 2023 |
| Lift UrbanCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $14K | 2023 |
| Gleaners Of Clackamas CoCHARITABLE | Oregon City, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Jewish MuseumCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Portland Rescue MissionCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| The Insight AllianceCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| College PossibleCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Rahabs SistersCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Eastside CommonsCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Outside The FrameCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Transition ProjectCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Ecumenical Ministries Of OregonCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Portland BackpackCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Kindred PartnersCHARITABLE | Beaverton, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| Free GeekCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| Cascade Aids ProjectCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| Community For Positive AgingCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| Kindness FarmCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Family ServicesCHARITABLE | Seattle, WA | $8K | 2023 |
| Paw Portland Animal WelfareCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| Snowcap Community CharitiesCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| Medical Teams InternationalCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| Store To DoorCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| Urban GleanersCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $8K | 2023 |
| College Housing NwCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $7K | 2023 |
| PongoCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Mother And Child Education CenterCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| FidoCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Merry HeartCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| William Temple HouseCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Holla SchoolCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Adelante MujeresCHARITABLE | Forest Grove, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Water WatchCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Audubon SocietyCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Davids HarpCHARITABLE | Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| Jimmy FundCHARITABLE | Brookline, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Psu Higher Ed In Prison ProgramCharitable | Portland, OR | $14K | 2022 |