Zera Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 45-4008879
Foundation Overview
Based in Portland, OR, Zera Foundation Inc has awarded 338 grants totaling $2,943,521 to organizations in California, Oregon and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $300 to $50,000, with a median award of $7,500.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,943,521
Total Assets
$5,249,796
Median Grant (all grants)
$7,500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
42
Median Grant
$7,500
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 31%
13 of 42 recipients (31%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Oregon
92% of all grants are concentrated in Oregon, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Oregon, funding concentrates in Portland (90%), Oregon City (2%), Beaverton (2%).
Funding Trajectory
+50%
Moderate 50% 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 + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (49%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Zera Foundation Inc'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelante Mujeres | $5,000 | Forest Grove, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Audubon Society | $2,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Cascade Aids Project | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| College Possible | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| College Housing Nw | $6,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Community For Positive Aging | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Daraja Education Fund | $50,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Davids Harp | $2,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Eastside Commons | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Ecumenical Ministries Of Oregon | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Fido | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Free Geek | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Gleaners Of Clackamas Co | $10,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Hacienda | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Holla School | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Jewish Museum | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Jimmy Fund | $1,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Kindness Farm | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Kindred Partners | $8,161 | Beaverton, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Lift Urban | $14,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Medical Teams International | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Merry Heart | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $7,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Mother And Child Education Center | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Open Hearts Open Minds | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Oregon Food Bank | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Outside The Frame | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Pear | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Path Home | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Paw Portland Animal Welfare | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Pongo | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Portland Backpack | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Rahabs Sisters | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Snowcap Community Charities | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Stone Soup | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Store To Door | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Insight Alliance | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Transition Project | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Urban Gleaners | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Water Watch | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| William Temple House | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Fido | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Portland Animal Welfare | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Daraja | $5,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pear | $35,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Path Home | $30,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pongo | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Outside Frame | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish Museum | $8,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Store To Door | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Gleaners Of Clackamas County | $10,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Urban Gleaners | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lift Urban | $14,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Merry Heart | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Open Hearts Open Minds | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Water Watch | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Eastside Commons | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| My Voice Music | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Shelter Now | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Family Service | $7,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Zenger Farm | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Kindred Partners | $6,620 | Beaverton, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Rahabs Sisters | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| College Possible | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Free Geek | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Insight Alliance | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| College Housing Nw | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Tivnu | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jimmy Fund | $1,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Blanchet House | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Rose Community Development | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Catching The Dream | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| In Kind Boxes | $2,500 | Sherwood, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Diaper Bank | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Black United Fund Of Oregon | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Portland Refugee Support Group | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Community For Positive Aging | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Project Pooch | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Psu Higher Ed In Prison Program | $14,175 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Stone Soup | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Portland Backpack | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Fido | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Portland Animal Welfare | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Daraja | $5,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pear | $35,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Path Home | $30,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pongo | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Outside Frame | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish Museum | $8,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Store To Door | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Gleaners Of Clackamas County | $10,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Urban Gleaners | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lift Urban | $14,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Merry Heart | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Open Hearts Open Minds | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Water Watch | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Eastside Commons | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| My Voice Music | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Shelter Now | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Family Service | $7,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Zenger Farm | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Kindred Partners | $6,620 | Beaverton, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Rahabs Sisters | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| College Possible | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Free Geek | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Insight Alliance | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| College Housing Nw | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Tivnu | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jimmy Fund | $1,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Blanchet House | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Rose Community Development | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Catching The Dream | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| In Kind Boxes | $2,500 | Sherwood, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Diaper Bank | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Black United Fund Of Oregon | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Portland Refugee Support Group | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Community For Positive Aging | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Project Pooch | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Psu Higher Ed In Prison Program | $14,175 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Stone Soup | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Portland Backpack | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Fido | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Portland Animal Welfare | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Daraja | $5,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pear | $35,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Path Home | $30,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Pongo | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Outside Frame | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jewish Museum | $8,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Store To Door | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Gleaners Of Clackamas County | $10,000 | Oregon City, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Urban Gleaners | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Lift Urban | $14,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Merry Heart | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Open Hearts Open Minds | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Water Watch | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Eastside Commons | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| My Voice Music | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Shelter Now | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Family Service | $7,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Zenger Farm | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Kindred Partners | $6,620 | Beaverton, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Rahabs Sisters | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| College Possible | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Free Geek | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| The Insight Alliance | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| College Housing Nw | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Tivnu | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Jimmy Fund | $1,000 | Brookline, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Blanchet House | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Rose Community Development | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Catching The Dream | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| In Kind Boxes | $2,500 | Sherwood, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Diaper Bank | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Black United Fund Of Oregon | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Portland Refugee Support Group | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Community For Positive Aging | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Project Pooch | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Psu Higher Ed In Prison Program | $14,175 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Stone Soup | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Portland Backpack | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Daraja Education Fund | $15,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Education | 2021 |
| Fido | $7,500 | Tigard, OR, US | Animal Support Programs | 2021 |
| Join | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Housing Assistance | 2021 |
| Library Foundation | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Library Access And Outreach | 2021 |
| Merry Heart Children's Camp | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Summer Camp For Children | 2021 |
| Open Hearts Open Minds | $7,000 | Portland, OR, US | Inner Transformation | 2021 |
| Outside The Frame | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Homeless Education | 2021 |
| Pear | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Homeless Shelter | 2021 |
| The Pongo Fund | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Pet Food | 2021 |
| Water Watch | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Water Conservation | 2021 |
| Zenger Farm | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Food Growing/education | 2021 |
| Oregon Justice Resource Center | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Legal Services | 2021 |
| Free Geek | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Computer Programing | 2021 |
| Hacienda | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Affordable Housing | 2021 |
| College Possible | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Community Services | 2021 |
| Mother & Child Education Center | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Svs For Women And Children | 2021 |
| Farmers Market Fund | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Nutrition Program | 2021 |
| Portland Animal Welfare Team | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Veterinary Care | 2021 |
| The Insight Alliance | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Medical Care | 2021 |
| Medical Teams International | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2021 |
| Lift Urban Portland | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Community Services | 2021 |
| Food Bank | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Food Bank | 2021 |
| Phfs | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Homeless Care | 2021 |
| Jewish Museum | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Museum | 2021 |
| Dental Foundation | $10,000 | Wilsonville, OR, US | Dental Care | 2021 |
| Store To Door | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Delivery Svc For Seniors | 2021 |
| Gleaners Of Clack | $7,500 | Oregon City, OR, US | Food Assistance | 2021 |
| Urban Gleaners | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Food Assistance | 2021 |
| One Tail At A Time | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Animal Rescue | 2021 |
| Eastside Jewish Commons | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Jewish Community Center | 2021 |
| My Voice Music | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Music Instruction | 2021 |
| Alberta Shul | $3,600 | Portland, OR, US | Religious | 2021 |
| Tisch Pdxjewish Jump Start | $7,500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Child Education | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Family Service | $7,500 | Seattle, WA, US | Family Services | 2021 |
| Cascade Aids Project | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Aids | 2021 |
| Kindred Partners | $9,600 | Beaverton, OR, US | Community Care | 2021 |
| Rahab's Sisters | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Community Care | 2021 |
| Hand In Hand | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Intl Schools | 2021 |
| Social Good Fund | $20,000 | Richmond, CA, US | Community Care | 2021 |
| Northwest Classical Theatre Collabo | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Theater | 2021 |
| College Housing Nw | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Student Housing | 2021 |
| Incight | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Unlock The Potential Of People | 2021 |
| Misc | $13,025 | Misc, OR, US | Misc Other | 2021 |
| Daraja Education Fund | $15,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Fences For Fido | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Animal Support Programs | 2020 |
| Growing Gardens | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Community Gardens | 2020 |
| Join | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Housing Assistance | 2020 |
| Library Foundation | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Library Access And Outreach | 2020 |
| Merry Heart Children's Camp | $3,500 | Portland, OR, US | Summer Camp For Children | 2020 |
| Open Hearts Open Minds | $7,000 | Portland, OR, US | Inner Transformation | 2020 |
| Oregon Symphony | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Arts | 2020 |
| Outside The Frame | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Homeless Education | 2020 |
| Pear | $25,000 | Portland, OR, US | Homeless Shelter | 2020 |
| Pdx Diaper Bank | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Diapers | 2020 |
| Portland Backpack | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Food Aid | 2020 |
| Portland Youth Builders | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| The Circus Project | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Circus Arts | 2020 |
| The Pongo Fund | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Pet Food | 2020 |
| Tivnu Building Justice | $12,000 | Portland, OR, US | Jewish Social Outreach | 2020 |
| Waterwatch | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Water Conservation | 2020 |
| Don't Shoot Pdx | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Community Action | 2020 |
| Naacp | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Civil Rights | 2020 |
| Zengar Farm | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Food Growing/education | 2020 |
| Irco | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Social Services | 2020 |
| Youth Music Project | $5,000 | West Linn, OR, US | Music Lessons | 2020 |
| Catching The Dream | $5,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Educational Scholarships | 2020 |
| Friends Of Saturday Academy | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Summer Camps | 2020 |
| Audubon Society Of Portland | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Bird Conservation | 2020 |
| Oregon Justice Resource Center | $6,000 | Portland, OR, US | Legal Services | 2020 |
| Free Geek | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Computer Programing | 2020 |
| Haciendacdc | $16,000 | Portland, OR, US | Affordable Housing | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Children Portland | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Mentoring Program | 2020 |
| College Possible | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Community Services | 2020 |
| Crossroads Carnege Art Center | $15,000 | Baker City, OR, US | Art School | 2020 |
| Sail 2 Change | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Youth Services | 2020 |
| Mother & Child Education Center | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Svs For Women And Children | 2020 |
| Farmers Market Fund | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Nutrition Program | 2020 |
| Blanchet House | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Food, Clothing, Shelter | 2020 |
| Portland Animal Welfare Team | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Veterinary Care | 2020 |
| Insight | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Medical Care | 2020 |
| Medical Teams International | $10,000 | Tigard, OR, US | Humanitarian Aid | 2020 |
| Lift Urban Portland | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Community Services | 2020 |
| Reach Out And Read | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Childhood Education | 2020 |
| Central City Concern | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Community Housing | 2018 |
| Community Warehouse | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Community Furniture Supplier | 2018 |
| Fences For Fido | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Animal Support Programs | 2018 |
| Irco | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Refugee Assistance | 2018 |
| Jewish Family Services | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Jewish Community Services | 2018 |
| Join | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Housing Assistance | 2018 |
| Krista Koehl | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| Library Foundation | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Library Access And Outreach | 2018 |
| Merry Heart Children's Camp | $3,000 | Portland, OR, US | Summer Camp For Children | 2018 |
| Old Dog Haven | $7,500 | Lake Stevens, WA, US | Dog Care | 2018 |
| Oregon Innocence Project | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Social Justice Programs | 2018 |
| Oregon Jewish Museum | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Cultural Programs | 2018 |
| Oregon Scholarship Foundation | $7,500 | Seaside, OR, US | Providing Scholarships | 2018 |
| Oregon Symphony | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Arts | 2018 |
| Pear | $5,360 | Portland, OR, US | Homeless Shelter | 2018 |
| Paw | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Pet Support For Homeless People | 2018 |
| Portland Homeless Familiy Solutions | $35,000 | Portland, OR, US | Homeless Services | 2018 |
| The Dental Foundation Of Oregon | $7,500 | Wilsonville, OR, US | Mobile Dental Clinic | 2018 |
| Urban Gleaners | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Nutrition Program | 2018 |
| Waterwatch | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Water Conservation | 2018 |
| Daraja Education Fund | $15,000 | San Rafael, CA, US | Education | 2018 |
| The Pongo Fund | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Pet Food | 2018 |
| Pueblo Unido Pdx | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Deportation Assistance | 2018 |
| Audubon Society | $2,000 | Portland, OR, US | Wildlife | 2018 |
| Rehab's Sisters | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Women Community Services | 2018 |
| Hand In Hand | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Jewish Arab Education | 2018 |
| Open Hearts Open Minds | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Inner Transformation | 2018 |
| Pdx Diaper Bank | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Diapers | 2018 |
| Portland Youth Builders | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Youth Services | 2018 |
| Community Warehouse | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Food Services | 2018 |
| Arbor School | $7,500 | Tualatin, OR, US | School Expenses | 2017 |
| Central City Concern | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | Community Housing | 2017 |
| Community Warehouse | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Community Furniture Supplier | 2017 |
| Fences For Fido | $7,000 | Portland, OR, US | Animal Support Programs | 2017 |
| Irco | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Refugee Assistance | 2017 |
| Jewish Family Services | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Jewish Community Services | 2017 |
| Join | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Housing Assistance | 2017 |
| Krista Koehl | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Library Foundation | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Library Access And Outreach | 2017 |
| Merry Heart Children's Camp | $2,500 | Portland, OR, US | Summer Camp For Children | 2017 |
| On The Move | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Community Support Programs | 2017 |
| Oregon Innocence Project | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Social Justice Programs | 2017 |
| Oregon Jewish Museum | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Cultural Programs | 2017 |
| Oregon Scholarship Foundation | $7,500 | Seaside, OR, US | Providing Scholarships | 2017 |
| Oregon Symphony | $12,000 | Portland, OR, US | Arts | 2017 |
| Pear | $35,015 | Portland, OR, US | Homeless Shelter | 2017 |
| Paw | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Pet Support For Homeless People | 2017 |
| Project Pooch | $10,000 | Lake Oswego, OR, US | Animal Support Programs | 2017 |
| Shir Tikvah | $12,500 | Portland, OR, US | Social Justice Programs | 2017 |
| Spoon | $300 | Portland, OR, US | Nutrition Program For Int'l Orphans | 2017 |
| The Dental Foundation Of Oregon | $10,000 | Wilsonville, OR, US | Mobile Dental Clinic | 2017 |
| Urban Gleaners | $1,600 | Portland, OR, US | Nutrition Program | 2017 |
| Waterwatch | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Water Conservation | 2017 |
| Fact Oregon | $3,000 | Clackamas, OR, US | Disability Services | 2017 |
| Portland Homeless Familiy Solutions | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Homeless Services | 2017 |
| Old Dog Haven | $7,500 | Lake Stevens, WA, US | Dog Care | 2017 |
| Family Dogs New Life Shelter | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Dog Shelter | 2017 |
| New Avenues For Youth | $7,500 | Portland, OR, US | Youth Support | 2017 |
| Nomad Charities | $1,500 | Bend, OR, US | Homeless Services | 2017 |
| Arbor School | $7,500 | Tualatin, OR, US | School Expenses | 2016 |
| Bridge Meadows | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Intergenerational Living Community | 2016 |
| Central City Concern | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Community Housing | 2016 |
| Community Warehouse | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Community Furniture Supplier | 2016 |
| Dana-farber Cancer Institute | $1,000 | Boston, MA, US | Cancer Treatment | 2016 |
| Fences For Fido | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Animal Support Programs | 2016 |
| Hand In Hand | $7,000 | Portland, OR, US | Center For Jewish-arab Education | 2016 |
| Irco | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Refugee Assistance | 2016 |
| Jewish Family Services | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | Jewish Community Services | 2016 |
| Jewish Federation Of Portland | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Jewish Community Center | 2016 |
| Join | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Housing Assistance | 2016 |
| Krista Koehl | $4,000 | Portland, OR, US | Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| Library Foundation | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Library Access And Outreach | 2016 |
| Merry Heart Children's Camp | $2,500 | Portland, OR, US | Summer Camp For Children | 2016 |
| New Israel Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Social Justice Programs | 2016 |
| On The Move | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Community Support Programs | 2016 |
| Oregon Food Bank | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Community Support Programs | 2016 |
| Oregon Humane Society | $12,000 | Portland, OR, US | Animal Support Programs | 2016 |
| Oregon Innocence Project | $7,875 | Portland, OR, US | Social Justice Programs | 2016 |
| Oregon Jewish Museum | $4,500 | Portland, OR, US | Cultural Programs | 2016 |
| Oregon Scholarship Foundation | $2,500 | Seaside, OR, US | Providing Scholarships | 2016 |
| Oregon Symphony | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Arts | 2016 |
| Oregon Wild | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Wildlife And Wildland Conservation | 2016 |
| Pear | $39,000 | Portland, OR, US | Homeless Shelter | 2016 |
| Paw | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Pet Support For Homeless People | 2016 |
| Phame | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Disabled Services Via Arts | 2016 |
| Portland Youth Builders | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | At Risk Youth Programs | 2016 |
| Project Pooch | $7,500 | Lake Oswego, OR, US | Animal Support Programs | 2016 |
| Saturday Academy | $2,500 | Portland, OR, US | Math And Science Education | 2016 |
| Shir Tikvah | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | Social Justice Programs | 2016 |
| Spoon | $5,300 | Portland, OR, US | Nutrition Program For Int'l Orphans | 2016 |
| The Dental Foundation Of Oregon | $10,000 | Wilsonville, OR, US | Mobile Dental Clinic | 2016 |
| Urban Gleaners | $20,300 | Portland, OR, US | Nutrition Program | 2016 |
| Waterwatch | $3,000 | Portland, OR, US | Water Conservation | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Zera Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 45-4008879 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 13346 Portland, OR 97213-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Zera Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Stefanie Silverman |
|---|---|
| Director | Rebecca Blaney |
| Director | Amie Wexler |
Forms 990-PF
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