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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation

Advocacy & Civil Rights Palo Alto, CA EIN 455002209 · IRS
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59
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation is a advocacy organization based in PALO ALTO, United States. Annual revenue: $3.2 billion. EIN: 455002209.

Headquarters
Palo Alto, CA
Foundation type
Private non-operating foundation
NTEE code
T20
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2012

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T20
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 16 SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice, and build effective institutions.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Palo Alto, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 455002209. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 91/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. The organization reports $1.5B in annual revenue.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 59 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 91/100.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation is located in Palo Alto, CA, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation has $1.5B in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $1.5B in annual revenue. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation is a advocacy organization based in PALO ALTO, United States. Annual revenue: $3.2 billion. EIN: 455002209. Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $1.5B is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 455002209, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 6 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1B+
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2015, FY2014, FY2013, FY2012.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

BE
Ben Roh
Finance Officer

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

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Ben R••
Finance Officer
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Brian M••••
Finance Officer
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Liz C••••••••••
Finance Officer
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative announces $10M donation for Menlo Park, East Palo Alto families - The Almanac
Apr 2026
www.almanacnews.com
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Hit With Gender Bias Action - Law360
Mar 2026
www.law360.com
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative sued for gender discrimination by director - Gazetteer SF
Mar 2026
sf.gazetteer.co
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative hires Reddit alum Gina Antonini as comms leader - PRWeek
Feb 2026
www.prweek.com
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Bets on Human Cell Atlas - Medscape
Feb 2026
www.medscape.com
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to cut dozens of its tech employees - Redwood City Pulse
Feb 2026
www.rwcpulse.com
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s Philanthropy Shuffles Staff Amid A.I. Pivot - observer.com
Feb 2026
observer.com
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative cut 70 jobs to go all in on mission to 'cure or prevent all disease' - Fortune
Feb 2026
fortune.com
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative cut 70 jobs as the Meta CEO’s philanthropy goes all in on mission to ‘cure or prevent all
Feb 2026
finance.yahoo.com
Mark Zuckerberg’s Nonprofit Is Laying Off Workers and Blaming AI for the 70 Lost Jobs - inc.com
Jan 2026
www.inc.com
Form filed
$1494.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$234.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$-141.6M revenue
FY2022
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$894.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$226.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$130.9M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2014
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2013
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2012
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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation This page 59 $1.5 billion -
The Appeal of the Nobel Peace Laureates Foundation … 93 $700,744 82%
Epic Girl 93 $756,796 100%
Merrimack Valley Immigrant and Education Center Inc 90 $406,189 74%
Exodus Vision 90 $279,085 76%
Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra 90 $87,804 80%
Heart and Home Collaborative 90 $161,546 100%
Houston Marathon Foundation Inc 90 $417,366 97%
Benzie County Community Chest 90 $148,922 86%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation

What is Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation?
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights private non-operating foundation based in Palo Alto, United States. Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation is a advocacy organization based in PALO ALTO, United States. Annual revenue: $3.2 billion. EIN: 455002209.
Who leads Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation?
Ben Roh serves as Finance Officer.
Where is Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation located?
Headquartered in Palo Alto, United States.
What is Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+.
Is Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation trustworthy?
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 455002209.