The Zeist Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Zeist Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $15.6 million in 89 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $1.6 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$15.6 million
- Number of grants89
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$1.6 million
- Assets$268 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2024 was up from $15.6 million the year before.
45% of its 2024 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 | $15.6 million | 89 | $252 million |
| 2024 | $15.6 million | 89 | $268 million |
How to apply
The Zeist Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Zeist Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 88 | $15.5 million |
| North Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University | Health & human services | $1.6 million |
| Whitefoord Inc | Education | $1.5 million |
| Wylde Center the | Community development | $1.2 million |
| Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta | Community development | $1.0 million |
| Atlanta Symphony Orchestra | Arts & culture | $725,000 |
| Fernbank Museum of Natural History the | Education | $600,000 |
| High Museum of Art | Arts & culture | $600,000 |
| Atlanta Braves Foundation | Health & human services | $500,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Health & human services | $500,000 |
| Ronald MC Donald House Charities | Health & human services | $500,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta | Education | $408,333 |
| Atlanta History Center | Arts & culture | $350,000 |
| Chris 180 | Health & human services | $333,335 |
| Atlanta Speech School | Education | $300,000 |
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center | Arts & culture | $250,000 |
| Sheltering Arms | Health & human services | $250,000 |
| Raising Expectations | Education | $225,000 |
| YMCA of Metro Atlanta | Health & human services | $200,000 |
| Feeding Georgia Fka Georgia Foodbank Assoc | Health & human services | $175,000 |
| Wholesome Waves Georgia | Health & human services | $110,000 |
| Achieve Atlanta | Education | $100,000 |
| Artsnow Inc | Arts & culture | $100,000 |
| Boyce L Ansley School | Education | $100,000 |
| Camp Twin Lakes | Health & human services | $100,000 |
| City Springs Theatre | Arts & culture | $100,000 |
| Duke University | Health & human services | $100,000 |
| Easter Seals North Georgia Inc | Health & human services | $100,000 |
| Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power | Health & human services | $100,000 |
| Georgia Center for Nonprofits | Community development | $100,000 |
| Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement | Education | $100,000 |
| Lost N Found Youth | Health & human services | $100,000 |
| Mercy Care Foundation | Health & human services | $100,000 |
| Moving in the Spirit | Arts & culture | $100,000 |
| Scholarship Academy | Education | $100,000 |
| Soccer in the Streets Inc | Health & human services | $100,000 |
| The Alliance Theatre | Arts & culture | $100,000 |
| The Hill Center | Health & human services | $100,000 |
| Urban Recipe | Community development | $100,000 |
| Utopian Academy for the Arts Miller Foundation | Arts & culture | $100,000 |
| Voices for Georgia's Children | Health & human services | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy J Brumley-Robitaille
- Marie B Foster
- R Brad Foster
- M Harrison Hackett
- R Nicholas Foster
- Eileen Higgins
- Atiba Mbiwan
- Danielle Gray
Questions people ask
Does The Zeist Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Zeist Foundation Inc give?
$15.6 million in tax year 2024, across 89 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs The Zeist Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy J Brumley-Robitaille (Co-President/Director), Marie B Foster (Co-President/Director), R Brad Foster (Director) and M Harrison Hackett (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Zeist Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.