Svmuu reports that the Zcash Foundation disclosed that as of the end of the first quarter, it held approximately $36.69 million in liquid assets, including about $21 million in ZEC, $12.6 million in cash and USDC, as well as small amounts of Bitcoin and ETH.
Operating expenses for the first quarter were approximately $817,000, with team compensation being the largest expenditure item. Overall, the Zcash Foundation's quarterly spending has remained below $1 million recently, reflecting a relatively restrained financial structure.
This contrasts with the large-scale incentive and marketing expenditures of some crypto foundations. For example, the Uniswap Foundation previously reserved over $100 million for grants and incentive programs, while the Polkadot Foundation has also faced criticism for its high marketing spending.