ZEPHYR FOUNDATION
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Retrieved 2026-11-10; covers tax years 2014–2025. Data: furp.org (index © the FURP Alliance; the records are public domain).
2025 · Form 990PF · revenue $2.3M · expenses $994K · assets $33.6M
- EIN
- 75-2647195
- Address
- 4006 FM 1035, WELLINGTON, TX 79095-4420
- NTEE code
- T20 Private Grantmaking Foundations (Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations) published (IRS Business Master File, as T20J)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- June 1996 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (private foundation) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 3 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
3 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val White | PRESIDENT | 2014-2025 | 20 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Pat White | VP / SECRETARY | 2014-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Charles W Darter Jr | VP | 2014-2025 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAL WHITE | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAT WHITE | VP / SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES W DARTER JR | VP | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAL WHITE | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAT WHITE | VP / SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES W DARTER JR | VP | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAL WHITE | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAT WHITE | VP / SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES W DARTER JR | VP | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAL WHITE | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAT WHITE | VP / SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES W DARTER JR | VP | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAL WHITE | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAT WHITE | VP / SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES W DARTER JR | VP | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAL WHITE | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAT WHITE | VP / SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES W DARTER JR | VP | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAL WHITE | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAT WHITE | VP / SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES W DARTER JR | VP | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAL WHITE | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAT WHITE | VP / SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES W DARTER JR | VP | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAL WHITE | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAT WHITE | VP / SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES W DARTER JR | VP | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAL WHITE | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAT WHITE | VP / SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES W DARTER JR | VP | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAL WHITE | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAT WHITE | VP / SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES W DARTER JR | VP | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAL WHITE | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PAT WHITE | VP / SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLES W DARTER JR | VP | 0 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2025 · 8 grants to organizations · $753K
2024 · 9 grants to organizations · $1.2M
2023 · 5 grants to organizations · $412K
2022 · 5 grants to organizations · $3.1M
2021 · 9 grants to organizations · $6.0M
2020 · 8 grants to organizations · $1.2M
2019 · 8 grants to organizations · $524K
2018 · 3 grants to organizations · $172K
2017 · 7 grants to organizations · $302K
2016 · 9 grants to organizations · $585K
2015 · 7 grants to organizations · $653K
2014 · 5 grants to organizations · $1.6M
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
No contributors are listed on Schedule B in the e-filed returns we have for this organization.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $2,251,050 | $994,487 | $33,558,906 | $33,558,906 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $788,605 | $1,382,269 | $34,814,526 | $34,814,526 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $524,142 | $458,347 | $45,234,654 | $45,234,654 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $3,570,577 | $3,217,176 | $8,003,178 | $8,003,178 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $2,359,073 | $6,107,964 | $7,670,648 | $7,649,777 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $857,453 | $1,298,379 | $11,431,459 | $11,431,459 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2019 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $705,354 | $601,997 | $11,884,304 | $11,884,304 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $778,901 | $250,144 | $11,795,054 | $11,795,054 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $893,898 | $369,338 | $11,286,941 | $11,281,998 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $644,593 | $646,405 | $10,775,261 | $10,775,261 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $1,064,848 | $722,673 | $10,790,606 | $10,789,938 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $2,061,145 | $1,691,027 | $10,484,468 | $10,469,031 | - | - | $0 | - | - |
Funders of this organization
1 grantor reported grants to this organization, $18,139,755 in all, tax years 2022 to 2022. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWALM FOUNDATION | $18,139,755 | 1 | $18,139,755 | 2022 | 2022 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “ZEPHYR FOUNDATION” | show |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSUHA FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $2,140,946 | $796,068 | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| DARWOOD FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $2,289,133 | $2,838,209 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| R W FAIR FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $2,174,391 | $1,249,324 | Asst. Sec-Treas | $16,000 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| THIRTEEN FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $2,217,511 | $3,881,573 | Trustee | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| REBECCAS FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $2,361,686 | $407,078 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| SHAMROCK FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $2,409,956 | $560,171 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| BECH FAMILY FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $2,273,834 | $1,126,222 | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| GRAY FAMILY FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $2,407,936 | $133,447 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MASTERS FOUNDATION INC | TX | T20 | $2,094,363 | $1,669,447 | CHAIRMAN | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LOLA WRIGHT FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $2,058,622 | $1,974,778 | President | $4,200 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| JOHN D EVANS FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $2,121,122 | $745,202 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| STREET FAMILY FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $2,042,689 | $4,678 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| BOOKOUT FAMILY FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $2,208,724 | $1,022,102 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| DIRECTORS FOUNDATION INC | TX | T20 | $2,044,605 | $1,979,509 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MCKELVEY FAMILY FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $2,315,246 | $692,591 | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| PERKINS-PROTHRO FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $2,173,860 | $2,756,976 | President | $37,500 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| JEANNE R JOHNSON FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $2,136,816 | $3,219,809 | President | $200,000 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MORE THAN THE MOVE FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $2,379,586 | $3,011,727 | Executive Director | $388,274 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HENRY B TIPPIE FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $2,078,655 | $3,494,487 | CHRMN OF BOARD, PRES, CEO | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| W P & BULAH LUSE FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $2,058,595 | $1,335,977 | TRUSTEE | $179,580 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| DONALD D HAMMILL FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $2,301,976 | $1,134,651 | SECRETARY/DI | $2,500 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ONCE UPON A TIME FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $2,359,642 | $14,717,708 | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | $127,009 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THE FELDMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $2,253,179 | $4,044,011 | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $120,000 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CLARENCE WESTBURY FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $2,210,462 | $330,086 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
| WILLIAM E ARMENTROUT FOUNDATION | TX | T20 | $2,249,591 | $990,267 | Chrman & Pres | $27,500 | Same NTEE code T20, revenue within 2x, same state |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990PF · $994,487 spent · pay $0 · grants $753,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $753,000 | 75.7% | |
| Other expenses | $237,489 | 23.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,780 | 0.3% | |
| Taxes | $1,218 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $994,487 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990PF · $1,382,269 spent · pay $0 · grants $1,155,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $1,155,000 | 83.6% | |
| Other expenses | $221,193 | 16.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,320 | 0.3% | |
| Taxes | $1,756 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $1,382,269 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $458,347 spent · pay $0 · grants $411,510 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $411,510 | 89.8% | |
| Other expenses | $46,605 | 10.2% | |
| Taxes | $232 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $458,347 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $3,217,176 spent · pay $0 · grants $3,142,500 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $3,142,500 | 97.7% | |
| Other expenses | $72,836 | 2.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,840 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $3,217,176 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $6,107,964 spent · pay $0 · grants $6,008,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $6,008,000 | 98.4% | |
| Other expenses | $97,403 | 1.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,840 | 0.0% | |
| Taxes | $721 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $6,107,964 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $1,298,379 spent · pay $0 · grants $1,212,500 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $1,212,500 | 93.4% | |
| Other expenses | $81,933 | 6.3% | |
| Taxes | $2,106 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,840 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $1,298,379 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990PF · $601,997 spent · pay $0 · grants $523,600 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $523,600 | 87.0% | |
| Other expenses | $76,557 | 12.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,840 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $601,997 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990PF · $250,144 spent · pay $0 · grants $172,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $172,000 | 68.8% | |
| Other expenses | $76,304 | 30.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,840 | 0.7% | |
| Total | $250,144 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990PF · $369,338 spent · pay $0 · grants $302,500 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $302,500 | 81.9% | |
| Other expenses | $64,397 | 17.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,840 | 0.5% | |
| Taxes | $601 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $369,338 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990PF · $646,405 spent · pay $0 · grants $584,800 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $584,800 | 90.5% | |
| Other expenses | $58,237 | 9.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,840 | 0.3% | |
| Taxes | $1,528 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $646,405 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990PF · $722,673 spent · pay $0 · grants $653,180 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $653,180 | 90.4% | |
| Other expenses | $65,759 | 9.1% | |
| Taxes | $1,894 | 0.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,840 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $722,673 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990PF · $1,691,027 spent · pay $0 · grants $1,620,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $1,620,000 | 95.8% | |
| Other expenses | $66,852 | 4.0% | |
| Taxes | $2,335 | 0.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,840 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $1,691,027 | 100% |
State business registration
- ZEPHYR FOUNDATION TX, CN, Active franchise taxpayer (SOS status A), formed 1996-03-25
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
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