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Est.

2021

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

ZEPHYR IMPACT is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $5M in grants paid to 15 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

ZEPHYR IMPACT IS AN IMPACT ACCELERATOR, DESIGNING AMBITIOUS AND HIGH-IMPACT PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS SOCIETY'S MOST URGENT SOCIAL ISSUES. THIS 501C3 PLATFORM CONNECTS AND SUPPORTS DONORS, SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS, AND SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERTS TO MAXIMIZE IMPACT THROUGH CONNECTED AND SYSTEM-WIDE SOLUTIONS, ACHIEVE MEANINGFUL OUTCOMES FOR COMMUNITIES. THESE OUTCOMES ARE TRACKED AND CELEBRATED TO CREATE FURTHER MOMENTUM FOR ADDITIONAL PHILANTHROPIC ACTION.
Total Funding Given
$300K
2024
Grantees funded
2024
N/A
Multi-year grantees (all time)
17%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$320K
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Andrew Smiles
Board Member
R
Robert Savage
Board Member
A
Alison Powell
Board Member
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ZEPHYR IMPACT?
No. ZEPHYR IMPACT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ZEPHYR IMPACT give?
ZEPHYR IMPACT primarily gives to organizations located in California, Florida, and New York. 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 ZEPHYR IMPACT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ZEPHYR IMPACT fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ZEPHYR IMPACT make each year?
In 2024, ZEPHYR IMPACT awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $300 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ZEPHYR IMPACT fund recently?
In 2024, ZEPHYR IMPACT awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include Mindful Life Project, GUITARS OVER GUNS ORGANIZATION INC, and PEACE IN SCHOOLS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ZEPHYR IMPACT?
ZEPHYR IMPACT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.