Foundation

The Zonta Club of Everett Foundation was founded in 2000 to assist the Zonta Club of Everett in meeting its service goals.

Zonta Club of Everett Foundation activities focus on improving the lives of women and girls in Snohomish County. Scholarships are awarded to women who have undergone a major transition in their lives and are returning to school and to young women pursuing education in business and public affairs.

The Zonta Club of Everett Foundation funds a variety of local, national, and international service projects including:

Liberia Fistula Program
Elimination of New Pediatric HIV Infection and Prevention and Response to Survivors of Domestic and Gender Based Violence in Rwanda
Mass Communication with a Purpose: Global Partnership on Edutainment for Social Change
Safe Cities for Women in Honduras
Empowering Women in Rural Samoa to Combat Violence
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Amelia Earhart Scholarship in Aerospace for Women

Local Area, (Snohomish County and Pacific NW) Agency grants are awarded annually, past recipients include:

Citrine Health
Cocoon House
Domestic Violence Services
Everett Gospel Mission Housing Hope
Monroe Gospel Women’s Mission
Providence Intervention Center for Assault & Abuse
Village Community Services
YWCA
Pearson College of the Pacific in Victoria, BC

Zonta Club of Everett Foundation is a 501c3 exempt organization, tax ID #91-1509818 , please consult your tax advisor regarding deductibility.

Zonta Foundation for Women

(Formerly the Zonta International Foundation)

The Rose Fund: Your gift provides additional support to Zonta Foundation programs not fully supported by fund-specific contributions and enables the Foundation to support new program development, like the Women in Technology Scholarships pilot program.

Zonta Foundation for Women has been given a Charity Navigator Rating of 100!!

Support Our Work

The Zonta Club of Everett Foundation is a 501c3 charitable organization designed to encourage donors to contribute resources to support service activities of the Zonta Club of Everett. The foundation allows contributors to give an outright gift to meet a critical service need and also receive the potential tax advantages of donating to a charitable organization.

Donating Gifts to the Zonta Club of Everett Foundation

The Benefits:
There are many potential benefits to donors based on their particular economic situation and the nature of the gift.

Income Tax Deduction:
For those who itemize deductions on their federal income tax return, an outright charitable gift may be an income tax deduction.

Capital Gains Tax Avoidance:
In some situations, property may be gifted and a tax professional should be consulted to determine potential tax savings.

Reduction:
This reduction may not be a direct benefit to the donor; a gift made now may reduce future value of an estate, thereby reducing the federal estate tax that may be due when the donor’s heirs inherit the estate.

Opportunities for Giving:

Cash Gifts by Check:
One of the most common methods is to make a contribution. This method potentially offers income tax savings and provides the foundation with immediate financial support.

Gift of Marketable Securities:
Securities, which are marketable, and have been held for more than one year and have appreciated in value may be given as a charitable gift. Consult your broker or tax advisor for details.

Gifts of Closely Held Stock:
The sole owner of a closely held corporation may find this to be an extremely effective method of gifting to a charitable organization. Similar opportunities may exist for a major stockholder to reduce ownership without incurring capital gains.

Gifts of Real Estate:
Developed land or undeveloped properties when donated to an organization such as the Zonta Foundation are typically deductible at current fair market value.

Life Insurance:
Life insurance policies can be given as either a deferred or outright gift.

Gifts of Tangible Personal Property:
Gifts of personal property (art objects, antiques, etc.) can be donated to the foundation.

The Most Effective Gift to the Zonta Club of Everett Foundation
An outright gift allows the donor an opportunity to participate in the important service work Zonta does on behalf of our local and international community. A gift can be made in your name, in honor of another individual to recognize an organization, or it can be done anonymously.

In order to make sure your gift is given in compliance with all state and federal laws, we strongly advise you to secure appropriate legal and financial consultation prior to making a gift.

The information presented here is not intended as financial or legal advice. Please consult a professional.