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Zonta International Foundation

Oak Brook, Illinois  ·  EIN 363396932  ·  Private foundation

Zonta International Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $4.5M in annual giving against $16.3M in assets. This page documents the 10 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Zonta International Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$4.5M
Annual giving (FY2019)
$16.3M
Total assets
10
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Zonta International Foundation funds

Zonta International Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation.

Environment & Conservation

Populations it has supported include women girls.

women girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Zonta International Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
United States Fund for Unicef
ZISVAW PROJECT: ENDING CHILD MARRIAGE: A PROGRAMME TO ACCELERATE GLOBAL ACTION
New York, NY$2.0M2019
United States Fund for Unicef
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PROJECT "PROGRAMME TO ACCELERATE GLOBAL ACTION"
New York, NY$1.5M2025
USA for Unfpa Inc
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PROJECT "TRANSFORMATIVE CLIMATE ACTION IN MOZAMBIQUE, MADAGASCAR, SOUTH SUDAN"
New York, NY$1.0M2025
Un Women
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PROJECT: EID BI EID (HAND IN HAND) JORDAN
New York, NY$1.0M2019
United States Fund for Unicef
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PROJECT: LET US LEARN MADAGASCAR: AN INTEGRATED EDUCATION PROGRAM
New York, NY$1.0M2019
Unicef
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PROJECT "LET US LEARN MADAGASCAR, AND INTEGRATED PROGRAM FOR ADOLESCENT GIRLS"
New York, NY$1.0M2017
Unfpa
ZONTA INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIES TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (ZISVAW) PROJECT "RESPECTING THE RIGHTS AND RESPONDING TO THE NEEDS OF ADOLESCE
New York, NY$1.0M2017
United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
ZONTA INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIES TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (ZISVAW) PROJECT "THE FUTURE WE WANT: CREATING SUSTAINABLE FOUNDATIONS FOR ADDR
New York, NY$1.0M2017
Unfpa
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PROJECT "TOWARDS THE ELIMINATION OF OBSTETRIC FISTULA AND THE REDUCTION OF MATERNAL AND NEWBORM MORTALITY AND MORBIDIT
New York, NY$1.0M2017
United States Fund for Unicef
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PROJECT "VIRTUAL SAFE SPACE FOR WOMEN & GIRLS"
New York, NY$750K2025

Zonta International Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$4.0M
2019$4.0M
2025$3.2M

How to apply for funding from Zonta International Foundation

Zonta International Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Zonta International Foundation

Does Zonta International Foundation accept grant applications?
Zonta International Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Zonta International Foundation fund?
Zonta International Foundation's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include United States Fund for Unicef, United States Fund for Unicef, USA for Unfpa Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Zonta International Foundation give in grants?
Zonta International Foundation reported $4.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.2M over 10 grants.
Where is Zonta International Foundation located?
Zonta International Foundation is based in Oak Brook, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363396932.
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About this profile. This page is built from Zonta International Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Zonta International Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.