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Est.

1954

Fiscal Year Start

Aug 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on strategic grantmaking, having awarded a total of $1.9 million to 16 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

ZETA TAU ALPHA FOUNDATION, INC. IS ORGANIZED TO CONDUCT FUNDRAISING FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PROJECTS.
Total Funding Given
$1.9M
2025
Grantees funded
16
Multi-year grantees
88%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$22.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$21.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
S
Shannon Ashley Ferguson
Board Member
C
Carolyn Hof Carpenter
Board Member
B
Becky Hainsworth Kirwan
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ZETA TAU ALPHA FOUNDATION?
No. ZETA TAU ALPHA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ZETA TAU ALPHA FOUNDATION give?
ZETA TAU ALPHA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, New York, and Georgia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ZETA TAU ALPHA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ZETA TAU ALPHA FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ZETA TAU ALPHA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, ZETA TAU ALPHA FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $1.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ZETA TAU ALPHA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, ZETA TAU ALPHA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include ZETA TAU ALPHA FRATERNITY, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC, and THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ZETA TAU ALPHA FOUNDATION?
ZETA TAU ALPHA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.