Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Stockton, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $442,007 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$442,007
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$8.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $468,200 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $311,650 | 24 | $8.0 million |
| 2024 | $468,200 | 35 | $8.3 million |
| 2025 | $442,007 | 32 | $8.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Zeiter 255 E Weber Ave, Stockton, CA 95202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (209) 466-5566 |
| Restrictions | Per mission statement |
What Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 28 | $399,007 |
| Oregon | 1 | $25,000 |
| Nevada | 2 | $13,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Aquinas College | Donation | $50,000 |
| Stockton Sympony | Donation | $30,000 |
| Church for Tomorrow | Donation | $25,000 |
| Friend's of the Children- National | Donation | $25,000 |
| Red Rhias Orphanage | Donation | $25,000 |
| Gospel Center Rescue | Donation | $20,000 |
| GCRM | Donation | $20,000 |
| Napa Valley Cando | Donation | $20,000 |
| St Mary's Community Service | Donation | $20,000 |
| Voices College Bound Language Acade | Donation | $20,000 |
| Directions Medical Clinic | Donation | $17,500 |
| Various | Donation | $16,180 |
| Oblates of St Francis | Donation | $15,000 |
| St Lukes School | Donation | $11,227 |
| All Saints Acadamy | Donation | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Donation | $10,000 |
| Eddy's House | Donation | $10,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of San Joaquin | Donation | $10,000 |
| Haggin Museum | Donation | $10,000 |
| Homeward Bound Marin | Donation | $10,000 |
| Mary Graham Kids | Donation | $10,000 |
| Mill Valley Library | Donation | $10,000 |
| Stockton YMCA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Donation | $5,000 |
| Children's Home of Stockton | Donation | $5,000 |
| Focus | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Table Community Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| Oconnor Woods | Donation | $4,000 |
| Salvation Army Lodi | Donation | $3,500 |
| Presentation Church | Donation | $3,400 |
| Assumption Church Truckee | Donation | $3,200 |
| Parasol Tahoe Foundation | Donation | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Zeiter
- Carol Zeiter
- Lynette Zeiter
Questions people ask
Does Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable Foundation give?
$442,007 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Zeiter (President/Tr), Carol Zeiter (Vice Preside) and Lynette Zeiter (Secretary).
What does Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.