Zoma Foundation Incorporated
ZOMA Foundation is the private grantmaking arm of Ben and Lucy Ana Walton focused on early childhood, workforce development, and community economic development in Colorado and Chile. The foundation is presented as a section of ZOMALAB (zomalab.com) and lists staff, programs, and recent initiatives. Public filings (EIN 81-4630003) and nonprofit databases (ProPublica, Candid) associate this EIN with ZOMA Foundation/ZOMALAB.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid‑to‑large nonprofits working in workforce development, early childhood/perinatal mental health, community economic development, or conservation with demonstrated capacity for multi‑year partnerships and the ability to manage sizable awards.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on Colorado communities or statewide Colorado initiatives.
- • Workforce‑development, career‑connected learning, or perinatal mental health programming.
- • Experience managing multi‑partner or large project‑finance conservation deals.
- • Existing relationships or introductions from intermediary funders or partner organizations.
- • Capacity to use unrestricted or general operating support and to report on strategic outcomes.
Geography
Grants appear across multiple states (notably Colorado, Virginia and DC) and include large international/conservation deals, so the observed footprint is multi‑state and extends to national/international initiatives.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows roughly 39 distinct recipients and similar distinct counts in prior years, with a mix of colleges, nonprofits, and intermediaries rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover exists (about 18 new recipients in 2024) but the foundation publicly states it funds only preselected applicants, so new entrants appear possible but usually via invitation, relationship, or intermediary introduction rather than an open application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
