Civic Intelligence

Zephyr Institute Inc

EIN 47-1979289 • 501(c)3 • Palo Alto, CA

Profile

The zephyr institute is a community of scholars, students and professionals committed to gaining a fuller understanding of the human person and the common good.

560 College AvePalo Alto, CA 94306

www.zephyr.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

28th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 28% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

33rd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 33% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

68th percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 68% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

65th percentile

9.8%

Faster asset growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

41st percentile

3.0%

Faster revenue growth than 41% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets28th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,493,041

Up $70,697 (+5.0%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$8,453

Down $1,937 (-19%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,484,588

Up $72,634 (+5.1%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue33rd percentileNet Margin68th percentile

Revenue

Down

$469,627

Down $135,695 (-22%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$396,983

Down $14,944 (-3.6%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$72,644

Down $120,751 (-62%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth65th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2014: $26,092Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $293,047Liabilities 2015: $4,735Net Assets 2015: $288,3122015Assets 2016: $389,700Liabilities 2016: $2,475Net Assets 2016: $387,2252016Assets 2017: $696,326Liabilities 2017: $2,275Net Assets 2017: $694,0512017Assets 2018: $748,981Liabilities 2018: $44Net Assets 2018: $748,9372018Assets 2019: $783,851Liabilities 2019: $986Net Assets 2019: $782,8652019Assets 2020: $1,516,298Liabilities 2020: $41,751Net Assets 2020: $1,474,5472020Assets 2021: $1,553,468Liabilities 2021: $10,099Net Assets 2021: $1,543,3692021Assets 2022: $1,237,967Liabilities 2022: $11,921Net Assets 2022: $1,226,0462022Assets 2023: $1,422,344Liabilities 2023: $10,390Net Assets 2023: $1,411,9542023Assets 2024: $1,493,041Liabilities 2024: $8,453Net Assets 2024: $1,484,5882024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,493,041
Liabilities$8,453
Net Assets$1,484,588
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth41st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2014: $60,000Expenses 2014: $33,908Net Income 2014: $26,0922014Revenue 2015: $569,260Expenses 2015: $307,040Net Income 2015: $262,2202015Revenue 2016: $739,304Expenses 2016: $640,391Net Income 2016: $98,9132016Revenue 2017: $1,336,842Expenses 2017: $1,030,016Net Income 2017: $306,8262017Revenue 2018: $528,220Expenses 2018: $476,049Net Income 2018: $52,1712018Revenue 2019: $472,342Expenses 2019: $438,414Net Income 2019: $33,9282019Revenue 2020: $1,072,143Expenses 2020: $380,461Net Income 2020: $691,6822020Revenue 2021: $561,845Expenses 2021: $493,022Net Income 2021: $68,8232021Revenue 2022: $442,800Expenses 2022: $757,648Net Income 2022: -$314,8482022Revenue 2023: $605,322Expenses 2023: $411,927Net Income 2023: $193,3952023Revenue 2024: $469,627Expenses 2024: $396,983Net Income 2024: $72,6442024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$469,627
Expenses$396,983
Net Income$72,644
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,493,041
Liabilities
$8,453
Net assets
$1,484,588
Revenue
$469,627
Expenses
$396,983
Net income
$72,644
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.49$0.01$1.48$0.47$0.40$0.07
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.42$0.01$1.41$0.61$0.41$0.19
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.24$0.01$1.23$0.44$0.76$0.31
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.55$0.01$1.54$0.56$0.49$0.07
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.52$0.04$1.47$1.07$0.38$0.69
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.00$0.78$0.47$0.44$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.75$0.00$0.75$0.53$0.48$0.05
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.00$0.69$1.34$1.03$0.31
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.00$0.39$0.74$0.64$0.10
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.00$0.29$0.57$0.31$0.26
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.06$0.03$0.03
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 7, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$469,627
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Zephyr Institute, Inc is a resource for the Stanford and Silicon Valley communities to facilitate research and intellectual inquiry that contribute to human wellbeing and the common good. The Zephyr Institute values the cultures and structures of free and open societies which make it possible for individuals to develop and share their individual capacities and collaborate with each other in constructive ways. The Zephyr Institute considers the intellectual traditions that have made modern academia possible to be a rich resource, while also holding in high regard the role of creativity in forging fruitful pathways into the future.The Zephyr Institute, Inc. is currently focused on three areas in which social, political and economic trends are making inquiry into human dignity and the common good particularly poignant. These areas are religion and society, human meaning and education, and the Human Question.

A community committed to gaining a fuller understanding of the human person and the common good.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,150,248$1,207,388▲ $57,140
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$272,096$285,653▲ $13,557
Total Assets$1,422,344$1,493,041▲ $70,697
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$10,390$8,453▼ $1,937
Total Liabilities$10,390$8,453▼ $1,937
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,411,954$1,484,588▲ $72,634
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,411,954$1,484,588▲ $72,634
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,422,344$1,493,041▲ $70,697
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Matthew BowmanPresident and Executive DirectorFT$93,516$93,516
Landon HobbsResearch Fellow and Director of Academic ProgramsPT$66,611$66,611
Daniela AsuncionDirector of OperationsPT$35,933$35,933

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Boyd SmithChairman
Andre VanierDirector
John EndrizDirector
Judy RomeaDirector
Kirk HoibergDirector
Luis TellezDirector
Lyra Rufino-macedaDirector
Melissa WatersDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$394,560
Program Service Revenue
$17,891
Investment Income
$57,176
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$394,560
Change in Net Assets
$72,644
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$235,997
Other Expenses$129,784
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$31,202
Total Fundraising Expense$21,953
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$177,076$14,756$18,972$210,804
Grants to Domestic Individuals$31,202--$31,202
Fees for Services Other$18,363$10,684$1,845$30,892
Other Employee Benefits$1,512$23,681-$25,193
Office Expenses$7,043$6,767-$13,810
All Other Expenses$1,376$5,645-$7,021
Other Expenses$1,585$3,699$1,136$5,284
Travel$1,250$2,918-$4,168
Insurance$183$2,867-$3,050
Total Functional Expenses$261,852$113,178$21,953$396,983
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Employee Wages Due$7,318
Payroll Tax Payable$778
Credit Card$357
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The executive director and president review the return, which is then filed. A complete copy is available for all the directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Other officers and key employees: the board annually approves a merit increase pool which is used by the executive director for annual staff salary increases. The initial salary of each staff member is approved by the board upon approval of employment. Executive director: the executive committee of the board of directors reviews the performance of the executive director and authorizes any change in salary. The initial salary of the executive director is approved by the board upon approval of employment.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“The organization will make its irs form 1023 and form 990 available upon written request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization will make its articles of incorporation and bylaws available upon written request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Zephyr Institute Inc
EIN
47-1979289
Phone
4155953487
Address
560 COLLEGE AVE, PALO ALTO, CA 94306

Signing Officer

Name
Boyd Smith
Title
President and Executive Director
Phone
4155953487
Signed
2025-07-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Matthew Bowman
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
3
Volunteers
2

Preparer

Firm
Rgp Llp
Address
3478 BUSKIRK AVE STE 308, PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523
Preparer
Steven Palmer
Phone
9259540100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“OTHER ADJUSTMENTS -10.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0ZEPHYR'S CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE PROFESSIONS AND MORAL PURPOSEHELPS STANFORD STUDENTS THINK DEEPLY ABOUT THE PHILOSOPHICALFOUNDATIONS AND THE TELOS OF CULTURE-SHAPING PROFESSIONS. AS STANFORDSTUDENTS PREPARE TO PIONEER DEVELOPMENTS IN TECHNOLOGY, MEDICINE,BUSINESS AND MEDIA, THEY NEED NOT ONLY PRACTICAL KNOW-HOW, BUT ALSO APROFOUND UNDERSTANDING OF HOW THEIR WORK FITS INTO THE BROADER CONTEXTOF HUMAN HISTORY, WHAT THE NATURE AND PURPOSE OF THEIR PROFESSIONS ARE,AND HOW INNOVATIONS IN THESE FIELDS MIGHT BEST SERVE THE HUMAN FAMILY.THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE PROFESSIONS AND MORAL PURPOSE OFFERS ANOPPORTUNITY FOR VIGOROUS DEBATE AND PROFOUND INQUIRY INTO THE NATURE,GOALS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROFESSIONS MOST DIRECTLY SHAPINGSOCIAL NORMS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT REVIEW THE RETURN, WHICH IS THEN FILED. A COMPLETE COPY IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL THE DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES: THE BOARD ANNUALLY APPROVES A MERIT INCREASE POOL WHICH IS USED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR ANNUAL STAFF SALARY INCREASES. THE INITIAL SALARY OF EACH STAFF MEMBER IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD UPON APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND AUTHORIZES ANY CHANGE IN SALARY. THE INITIAL SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD UPON APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION WILL MAKE ITS IRS FORM 1023 AND FORM 990 AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION WILL MAKE ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4OTHER ADJUSTMENTS -10.
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