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Zuest Family Foundation is a private corporation based in BONSALL, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2022. The principal officer is Michelle Zuest. It holds total assets of $1.2M. Annual income is reported at $50K. 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 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, District of Columbia and New York. According to available records, Zuest Family Foundation has made 13 grants totaling $976K, with a median grant of $65K. Annual giving has grown from $133K in 2020 to $250K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $488K distributed across 4 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $18K to $144K, with an average award of $75K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and New York and District of Columbia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$18K
Median Grant
$26K
Average Grant
$26K
Largest Grant
$35K
Based on 4 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.
Zuest Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 13 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, DC.
Zuest Family Foundation has distributed a total of $976K across 13 grants. The median grant size is $65K, with an average of $75K. Individual grants have ranged from $18K to $144K.
Zuest Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Zuest Family Foundation is headquartered in BONSALL, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danielle James | Foundation Manager | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| Garrett Zuest | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michelle Zuest | Chief Financial Officer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul Zuest | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
13
Total Giving
$976K
Average Grant
$75K
Median Grant
$65K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$18K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean ConservancyGhost Gear Cleanup | Washington, DC | $135K | 2023 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife AllianceOrca Project Thermal Expansion Drone | San Diego, CA | $65K | 2023 |
| California Wolf CenterNew Storage Shed & Caretakers Quarters | Julian, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Wildlife Conservation SocietyTO SUPPORT THE CORAL REEF CONSERVATION IN HONDURAS'S CARIBBEAN COAST | Bronx, NY | $144K | 2022 |
| Zoological Society Of San DiegoTO SUPPORT CONSERVATION EFFORTS TO PROTECT MOUNTAIN LIONS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY | San Diego, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| The Julian Ctr For Science & Ed (Dba Ca Wolf Ctr)WOLF CONSERVATION EFFORTS INCLUDING HABITAT AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS | Julian, CA | $35K | 2021 |
| The Ocean Cleanup North Pacific FoundationCLEAN UP OF GREAT PACIFIC GARBAGE PATCH | New York, NY | $18K | 2021 |
| Ocean Conservancy IncOCEAN CONSERVANCY'S FLORIDA CONSERVATION PROGRAM TO PROTECT FLORIDA'S WILDLIFE AND IMPROVE WATER QUALITY AND COMBAT ALGAE BLOOMS | Washington, DC | $18K | 2021 |
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