The Zoe Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 20-7552474

Foundation Overview

Based in Northampton, MA, The Zoe Foundation has awarded 242 grants totaling $2,331,750 to organizations in Massachusetts, Vermont and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $70,000, with a median award of $6,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,331,750
Total Assets
$1,818,367
Median Grant (all grants)
$6,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
33
Median Grant
$6,000
% Median Grant Decline
-14% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 21%

7 of 33 recipients (21%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Massachusetts

92% of all grants are concentrated in Massachusetts, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Northampton (33%), Springfield (18%), Easthampton (16%).

Funding Trajectory
+42%

Moderate 42% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects

Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Zoe Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Center For New Americans $6,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2023
Center For Self-reliance $4,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2023
Cityspace Easthampton $5,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2023
Craft Emergency Relief Foundation $10,000 Montpelier, VT, US Program Support 2023
Dakin Humane Shelter $10,000 Leverett, MA, US Program Support 2023
Fisher Home $9,000 Amherst, MA, US Program Support 2023
Food Bank Of Western Massachusetts $70,000 Hatfield, MA, US Program Support 2023
Friends Of The Homeless $7,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2023
Historic Northampton $2,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2023
Manna Soup Kitchen $10,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2023
Massachusetts Audubon $4,000 Lincoln, MA, US Program Support 2023
National Priorities Project $8,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2023
Northampton Community Music Center $7,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2023
Northampton Survival Center $35,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2023
Pascommuck Conservation Trust $4,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2023
Rachael's Table $6,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2023
Riverside Industries $5,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2023
Safe Passage $15,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2023
Service Net Shelters $6,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2023
Soldier On $4,000 Leeds, MA, US Program Support 2023
Tapestry Health $13,000 Florence, MA, US Program Support 2023
Tj O'connor Animal Adoption Center $10,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2023
Treehouse Foundation $6,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2023
Wfcr New England Public Radio $20,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2023
World Central Kitchen $16,000 Washington, DC, US Program Support 2023
Bridge Of Flowers $5,000 Shelburne Falls, MA, US Program Support 2023
Community Involved In Sustaining Agriculture $5,000 South Deerfield, MA, US Program Support 2023
Community Action Pioneer Valley $3,000 Greenfield, MA, US Program Support 2023
The Community Survival Center Inc $2,000 Indian Orchard, MA, US Program Support 2023
Community Music School $5,000 Allentown, PA, US Program Support 2023
Grow Food Northampton Inc $7,000 Florence, MA, US Program Support 2023
Community Music School Of Springfield Inc $3,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2023
Valley Community Development Corp $8,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2023
Center For New Americans $5,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2022
Center For Self-reliance $7,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2022
Craft Emergency Relief Foundation $10,000 Montpelier, VT, US Program Support 2022
Dakin Humane Shelter $10,000 Leverett, MA, US Program Support 2022
Fisher Home $8,000 Amherst, MA, US Program Support 2022
Food Bank Of Western Massachusetts $60,000 Hatfield, MA, US Program Support 2022
Friends Of The Homeless $8,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2022
Manna Soup Kitchen $10,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2022
Massachusetts Audubon $2,000 Lincoln, MA, US Program Support 2022
National Priorities Project $7,500 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2022
Northampton Community Music Center $7,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2022
Northampton Survival Center $35,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2022
Pascommuck Conservation Trust $4,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2022
Rachael's Table $6,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2022
Riverside Industries $5,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2022
Safe Passage $20,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2022
Service Net Shelters $6,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2022
Soldier On $2,000 Leeds, MA, US Program Support 2022
Springfield Rescue Mission $2,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2022
Tapestry Health $12,000 Florence, MA, US Program Support 2022
The Community Survival Center Inc $2,000 Indian Orchard, MA, US Program Support 2022
The Williston Northampton School $3,500 Easthampton, MA, US Program Services 2022
Tj O'connor Animal Adoption Center $10,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2022
Treehouse Foundation $5,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2022
Wfcr New England Public Radio $20,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2022
Ocean River Institute $5,000 Cambridge, MA, US Program Support 2022
World Central Kitchen $13,000 Washington, DC, US Program Support 2022
Center For New Americans $5,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2022
Center For Self-reliance $7,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2022
Craft Emergency Relief Foundation $10,000 Montpelier, VT, US Program Support 2022
Dakin Humane Shelter $10,000 Leverett, MA, US Program Support 2022
Fisher Home $8,000 Amherst, MA, US Program Support 2022
Food Bank Of Western Massachusetts $60,000 Hatfield, MA, US Program Support 2022
Friends Of The Homeless $8,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2022
Manna Soup Kitchen $10,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2022
Massachusetts Audubon $2,000 Lincoln, MA, US Program Support 2022
National Priorities Project $7,500 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2022
Northampton Community Music Center $7,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2022
Northampton Survival Center $35,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2022
Pascommuck Conservation Trust $4,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2022
Rachael's Table $6,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2022
Riverside Industries $5,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2022
Safe Passage $20,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2022
Service Net Shelters $6,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2022
Soldier On $2,000 Leeds, MA, US Program Support 2022
Springfield Rescue Mission $2,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2022
Tapestry Health $12,000 Florence, MA, US Program Support 2022
The Community Survival Center Inc $2,000 Indian Orchard, MA, US Program Support 2022
The Williston Northampton School $3,500 Easthampton, MA, US Program Services 2022
Tj O'connor Animal Adoption Center $10,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2022
Treehouse Foundation $5,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2022
Wfcr New England Public Radio $20,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2022
Ocean River Institute $5,000 Cambridge, MA, US Program Support 2022
World Central Kitchen $13,000 Washington, DC, US Program Support 2022
Center For New Americans $5,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2022
Center For Self-reliance $7,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2022
Craft Emergency Relief Foundation $10,000 Montpelier, VT, US Program Support 2022
Dakin Humane Shelter $10,000 Leverett, MA, US Program Support 2022
Fisher Home $8,000 Amherst, MA, US Program Support 2022
Food Bank Of Western Massachusetts $60,000 Hatfield, MA, US Program Support 2022
Friends Of The Homeless $8,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2022
Manna Soup Kitchen $10,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2022
Massachusetts Audubon $2,000 Lincoln, MA, US Program Support 2022
National Priorities Project $7,500 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2022
Northampton Community Music Center $7,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2022
Northampton Survival Center $35,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2022
Pascommuck Conservation Trust $4,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2022
Rachael's Table $6,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2022
Riverside Industries $5,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2022
Safe Passage $20,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2022
Service Net Shelters $6,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2022
Soldier On $2,000 Leeds, MA, US Program Support 2022
Springfield Rescue Mission $2,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2022
Tapestry Health $12,000 Florence, MA, US Program Support 2022
The Community Survival Center Inc $2,000 Indian Orchard, MA, US Program Support 2022
The Williston Northampton School $3,500 Easthampton, MA, US Program Services 2022
Tj O'connor Animal Adoption Center $10,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2022
Treehouse Foundation $5,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2022
Wfcr New England Public Radio $20,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2022
Ocean River Institute $5,000 Cambridge, MA, US Program Support 2022
World Central Kitchen $13,000 Washington, DC, US Program Support 2022
Center For Self-reliance $7,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2021
Cityspace Easthampton $2,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2021
Craft Emergency Relief Foundation $10,000 Montpelier, VT, US Program Support 2021
Dakin Humane Shelter $10,000 Leverett, MA, US Program Support 2021
Food Bank Of Western Massachusetts $50,000 Hatfield, MA, US Program Support 2021
Friends Of The Homeless $7,500 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2021
Historic Northampton $2,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2021
Kestral Land Trust $30,000 Amherst, MA, US Program Support 2021
Manna Soup Kitchen $10,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2021
Massachusetts Audubon $3,000 Lincoln, MA, US Program Support 2021
National Priorities Project $7,500 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2021
Northampton Community Arts Trust $2,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2021
Northampton Community Music Center $7,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2021
Northampton Survival Center $40,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2021
Pascommuck Conservation Trust $2,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2021
Rachael's Table $4,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2021
Riverside Industries $5,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2021
Safe Passage $15,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2021
Service Net Shelters $6,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2021
Tapestry Health $10,000 Florence, MA, US Program Support 2021
The Hospice Of The Fisher Home $5,000 Amherst, MA, US Program Services 2021
The Williston Northampton School $3,500 Easthampton, MA, US Program Services 2021
Tj O'connor Animal Adoption Center $10,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2021
Treehouse Foundation $4,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2021
Warren County Historical Society $2,500 Warren, PA, US Program Support 2021
Wfcr New England Public Radio $20,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2021
Center For New Americans $5,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2021
Winterthur Museum $10,000 Winterthur, DE, US Program Support 2021
Center For Self-reliance $10,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2020
Craft Emergency Relief Foundation $10,000 Montpelier, VT, US Program Support 2020
Dakin Humane Shelter $10,000 Leverett, MA, US Program Support 2020
Food Bank Of Western Massachusetts $30,000 Hatfield, MA, US Program Support 2020
Friends Of The Homeless $7,500 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2020
Funeral Consumers Alliance Of Western Massachusetts $3,000 Greenfield, MA, US Program Support 2020
Historic Northampton $2,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2020
Kestral Land Trust $15,000 Amherst, MA, US Program Support 2020
Manna Soup Kitchen $5,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2020
Massachusetts Audubon $3,000 Lincoln, MA, US Program Support 2020
National Priorities Project $5,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2020
Northampton Community Music Center $7,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2020
Northampton Survival Center $30,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2020
Pascommuck Conservation Trust $2,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2020
Rachael's Table $2,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2020
Riverside Industries $10,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2020
Safe Passage $10,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2020
Service Net Shelters $6,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2020
Soldier On $5,500 Leeds, MA, US Program Support 2020
Tapestry Health $10,000 Florence, MA, US Program Support 2020
The Hospice Of The Fisher House $5,000 Amherst, MA, US Program Services 2020
The Williston Northampton School $3,500 Easthampton, MA, US Program Services 2020
Tj O'connor Animal Adoption Center $10,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2020
Treehouse Foundation $5,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2020
Warren County Historical Society $2,500 Warren, PA, US Program Support 2020
Wfcr New England Public Radio $20,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2020
The Community Survival Center Inc $3,000 Indian Orchard, MA, US Program Support 2020
Animal Rescue League Of Boston $2,000 Boston, MA, US Program Support 2018
Center For Self-reliance $10,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2018
Craft Emergency Relief Foundation $10,000 Montpelier, VT, US Program Support 2018
Dakin Humane Shelter $5,000 Leverett, MA, US Program Support 2018
Fisher Home $5,000 Amherst, MA, US Program Support 2018
Food Bank Of Western Massachusetts $25,000 Hatfield, MA, US Program Support 2018
Friends Of The Homeless $10,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2018
Funeral Consumers Alliance Of Western Massachusetts $4,000 Greenfield, MA, US Program Support 2018
Historic Northampton $10,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2018
Kestral Land Trust $4,000 Amherst, MA, US Program Support 2018
Manna Soup Kitchen $5,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2018
National Priorities Project $5,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2018
Northampton Survival Center $15,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2018
Pascommuck Conservation Trust $2,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2018
Rachael's Table $2,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2018
Riverside Industries $25,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2018
Safe Passage $25,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2018
Service Net Shelters $1,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2018
Soldier On $1,000 Leeds, MA, US Program Support 2018
The Williston Northampton School $3,500 Easthampton, MA, US Program Services 2018
Tj O'connor Animal Adoption Center $2,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2018
Warren County Historical Society $1,250 Warren, PA, US Program Support 2018
Animal Rescue League Of Boston $2,000 Boston, MA, US Program Support 2017
Center For Self-reliance $5,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2017
Craft Emergency Relief Foundation $15,000 Montpelier, VT, US Program Support 2017
Dakin Humane Shelter $5,000 Leverett, MA, US Program Support 2017
Fisher Home $5,000 Amherst, MA, US Program Support 2017
Food Bank Of Western Massachusetts $10,000 Hatfield, MA, US Program Support 2017
Friends Of The Homeless $5,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2017
Funeral Consumers Alliance Of Western Massachusetts $3,000 Greenfield, MA, US Program Support 2017
Historic Northampton $10,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2017
Manna Soup Kitchen $5,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2017
National Priorities Project $5,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2017
Northampton Community Music Center $10,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2017
Northampton Survival Center $65,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2017
Pascommuck Conservation Trust $3,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2017
Rachael's Table $2,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2017
Riverside Industries $10,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2017
Safe Passage $15,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2017
Soldier On $5,000 Leeds, MA, US Program Support 2017
Tapestry Health $10,000 Florence, MA, US Program Support 2017
The Williston Northampton School $3,500 Easthampton, MA, US Program Services 2017
Tj O'connor Animal Adoption Center $5,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2017
Warren County Historical Society $2,000 Warren, PA, US Program Support 2017
Cooley Dickinson Vna Hospice $1,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2017
Greenfield Community College Foundation $5,000 Greenfield, MA, US Program Support 2017
Massachusetts Audubon $2,000 Lincoln, MA, US Program Support 2017
Service Net Shelters $1,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2017
Wfcr New England Public Radio $5,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2017
Wgby Public Television $5,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2017
Animal Rescue League Of Boston $3,000 Boston, MA, US Program Support 2016
Center For Self-reliance $15,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2016
Craft Emergency Relief Foundation $10,000 Montpelier, VT, US Program Support 2016
Dakin Humane Shelter $8,000 Leverett, MA, US Program Support 2016
Fisher Home $5,000 Amherst, MA, US Program Support 2016
Friends Of The Homeless $20,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2016
Food Bank Of Western Massachusetts $35,000 Hatfield, MA, US Program Support 2016
Funeral Consumers Alliance Of Western Massachusetts $3,000 Greenfield, MA, US Program Support 2016
Manna Soup Kitchen $10,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2016
National Priorities Project $8,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2016
Northampton Community Arts Trust $25,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2016
Northampton Survival Center $35,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Services 2016
Pascommuck Conservation Trust $3,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2016
Rachael's Table $2,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2016
Riverside Industries $10,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2016
Safe Passage $5,000 Northampton, MA, US Program Support 2016
Tapestry Health $10,000 Florence, MA, US Program Support 2016
The Williston Northampton School $3,500 Easthampton, MA, US Program Services 2016
Tj O'connor Animal Adoption Center $5,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2016
Treehouse Foundation $5,000 Easthampton, MA, US Program Support 2016
Warren County Historical Society $2,000 Warren, PA, US Program Support 2016
Soldier On $5,000 Leeds, MA, US Program Support 2016
Springfield Rescue Mission $5,000 Springfield, MA, US Program Support 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 20-7552474
Website N/A
Address 20 STEARNS CT Northampton, MA 01060-4238

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Zoe Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Silas W Kopf
Grant Committee Linda M Kopf
Grant Committee Sasha Kopf

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.