Zebralter Medical
Zebralter Medical is a Burr Ridge, IL-based 501(c)(3) that builds mentor-powered pathways into STEM for students, runs the Zebralter STEM Fellowship and awards scholarships. The organization's site lists EIN 83-1459089 (matches the provided EIN) and includes program descriptions, a board directory, news/blog, and donation options. The site also links to the Melanin Medical Specialties (MMS) app and social channels.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or local organization focused on STEM education, scholarships, or student mentoring with demonstrable ties or visibility to the funder’s network (particularly Illinois-based institutions).
Good Fit
- • Programs in STEM education, scholarships, or youth mentoring.
- • A clear Illinois connection or relationship to the funder’s network.
- • Modest funding needs consistent with past grant sizes (small, one-time awards).
- • Prior relationship, introduction, or likelihood of being preselected/invited.
Geography
The latest year shows grants in two states but 96% of dollars stayed in the foundation’s home state (Illinois), indicating primarily in-state concentration with occasional out-of-state giving.
Recipient Variety
In the latest year the foundation made only two grants to two distinct recipients; the portfolio is small and financially concentrated, so observed recipient variety is limited.
New Applicants
The foundation’s materials explicitly state grants are made only to preselected recipients, and while both 2022 recipients were new, the declared invite-only practice and lack of repeat grantee turnover suggest low plausibility for an unfamiliar applicant to gain entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
