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Zoes Best Friend Inc. is a private corporation based in CHESHIRE, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Kathryn H Smith. It holds total assets of $812K. Annual income is reported at $96K. The foundation is governed by 4 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 Connecticut and Massachusetts. According to available records, Zoes Best Friend Inc. has made 10 grants totaling $151K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $46K in 2020 to $105K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $100K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$10K
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.
Zoes Best Friend Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 10 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, MA.
Zoes Best Friend Inc. has distributed a total of $151K across 10 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $100K.
Zoes Best Friend Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Zoes Best Friend Inc. is headquartered in CHESHIRE, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Smith | VICE PRES. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Keri Watkins | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Shannon Smith | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kathryn Smith | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$34K
Total Assets
$796K
Fair Market Value
$1M
Net Worth
$796K
Grants Paid
$25K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$21K
Distribution Amount
$51K
Total Grants
10
Total Giving
$151K
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball & Socket ArtsGENERALPROGRAM | Cheshire, CT | $100K | 2022 |
| Glastonbury Education FoundationGENERALPROGRAM | Glastonbury, CT | $3K | 2022 |
| Glastonbury Family YmcaGENERALPROGRAM | Glastonbury, CT | $2K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Cpfa Artsplace IncGENERALPROGRAM | Cheshire, CT | $10K | 2020 |
| New Reach IncEMERGENCYSHELTERPROGRAM | New Haven, CT | $10K | 2020 |
| Saint Martin De Porres AcademyGENERALPROGRAM | New Haven, CT | $10K | 2020 |
| Town Of Glastonbury Special GiftsCANINEPROGRAM | Glastonbury, CT | $5K | 2020 |
| Limitless Horizons Ixil IncGENERALPROGRAM | Rosalindale, MA | $5K | 2020 |
| Connecticut Parkinsons Working GroupGENERALPROGRAM | Middletown, CT | $5K | 2020 |
| Stonebrook Assisted LivingCOVIDEXPENSES | Windsor Locks, CT | $1K | 2020 |