Aristo Zeilstra Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Aristo Zeilstra Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,100 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$47,100
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$281,788
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $45,500 the year before.
60% 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 | $48,454 | 19 | $380,181 |
| 2024 | $45,500 | 10 | $373,489 |
| 2025 | $47,100 | 10 | $281,788 |
How to apply
Aristo Zeilstra Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Aristo Zeilstra Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 2 | $40,000 |
| Ohio | 3 | $1,600 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Medical University of South Carolina Foundatio | Scleroderma Center Endowment Fund | $35,000 |
| Citadel Foundation | Cody Lee Green '22 Memorial Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of Baark Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| World Vision | Sponsor a Child Program | $1,500 |
| No One Left Behind Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation | Ohio Innocence Project | $1,000 |
| Veterans Community Project | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Foreverland Farm | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Kentucky Humane Society | Equine Care and General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Center for Holocaust and Humanityeducation | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Justin Zeilstra
- Mirja Zeilstra
- Natasha Zeilstra
- Raimond Zeilstra
- Sophia Zeilstra
Questions people ask
Does Aristo Zeilstra Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Aristo Zeilstra Foundation give?
$47,100 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Aristo Zeilstra Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Justin Zeilstra (Treas, Dir), Mirja Zeilstra (Dir, VP), Natasha Zeilstra (Dir) and Raimond Zeilstra (Dir, Pres, Sec) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Aristo Zeilstra Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.