Zonta International Foundation
Zonta International Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. Zonta International envisions a world in which women's rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential. In such a world, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision making positions on an equal basis with men. The international service programs of Zonta International are funded through the Zonta Foundation for Women.
About
ZONTA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION SUPPORTS 120 FELLOWSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS TO WOMEN AND GIRLS FROM 37 COUNTRIES. THE FOLLOWING APPROVED CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE SUPPORTED BY ZONTA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION: AMELIA EARHART FELLOWSHIPTO ASSIST THE FUTURE OF WOMEN IN AEROSPACE-RELATED SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING, ZONTA INTERNATIONAL ESTABLISHED THE AMELIA EARHART FELLOWSHIP IN 1938 IN HONOR OF LEGENDARY PILOT AND ZONTIAN, AMELIA EARHART. TODAY, THE FELLOWSHIP OF US$10,000 IS AWARDED ANNUALLY TO UP TO 30 TALENTED WOMEN, PURSUING PH.D./DOCTORAL DEGREES IN AEROSPACE-RELATED SCIENCES OR AEROSPACE-RELATED ENGINEERING AROUND THE GLOBE. JANE M. KLAUSMAN WOMEN IN BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPTO ENCOURAGE MORE WOMEN TO PURSUE EDUCATION AND CAREERS IN BUSINESS, ZONTA INTERNATIONAL ESTABLISHED THE JANE M. KLAUSMAN WOMEN IN BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP. ZONTA INTERNATIONAL OFFERS UP TO 32 SCHOLARSHIPS OF US$2,000 EACH AT THE DISTRICT/REGION LEVEL AND SIX INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE AMOUNT OF US$8,000 EACH. YOUNG WOMEN IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS AWARDRECOGNIZING THAT TO BRING ABOUT SUSTAINABLE CHANGES THAT BENEFIT ALL OF HUMANITY, WOMEN MUST HAVE EQUAL PARTICIPATION IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS, ZONTA INTERNATIONAL ESTABLISHED THE YOUNG WOMEN IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS AWARD IN 1990. THE AWARD RECOGNIZES YOUNG WOMEN, AGES 16-19, WHO DEMONSTRATE SUPERIOR LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND A COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC SERVICE AND CIVIC CAUSES, AND ENCOURAGES THEM TO CONTINUE THEIR PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC AND POLITICAL LIFE. TEN (10) INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS OF US$4,000 EACH AND UP TO 32 DISTRICT/REGION SCHOLARSHIPS OF US$1,500 EACH ARE AWARDED EACH YEAR.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “The mission of the zonta international foundation is to support the charitable and educational programs of zonta international through effective fundraising, investment of funds, and the distribution of proceeds through its financial support of zonta international programs. the foundation becomes the catalyst for greater service to women throughout the world.”.
When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “The mission of the zonta international foundation is to support the charitable and educational programs of zonta international through effective fundraising, investment of funds, and the distribution ofproceeds through its financial support of zonta international programs. the foundation becomes the catalyst for greater service to women throughout the world. please also see part iii 4a and 4b for a detailed description of the programs and projects.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is IL.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 1200 HARGER ROAD SUITE 330, OAK BROOK, IL, 60523.
- The non-profit organization as of 2020 has a total of 0 employees reported on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$2,265,060.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1986.
- The organization pays $144,154 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $274,809 in fundraising expenses.
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