Zink Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Zink Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$45,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $58,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $67,000 | 18 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $58,000 | 19 | $893,632 |
| 2025 | $45,000 | 20 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Darell E Zink Jr 5707 Sunset Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46228 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (317) 819-1880 |
| What to submit | No specific form is required |
What Zink Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 17 | $38,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana Inc | To support general operations | $5,000 |
| Park Tudor | Furthering education | $5,000 |
| The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Inc | To support children's curiosity and education | $5,000 |
| Tindley Accelerated Schools Inc | Furthering education | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America Inc | To support general operations | $3,000 |
| Rengifo Parkinsons Foundation Inc | To support general operations | $3,000 |
| Avondale Meadows Academy (DBA United Schools of Indianapolis) | Furthering education | $2,000 |
| Cicoa Foundation Inc | To support caregivers and in-home care of the elderly and disabled | $2,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Imdiana Inc | Fighting hunger | $2,000 |
| Indianapolis Art Center Inc | To support general operations | $2,000 |
| The Salvation Army Indiana Division | To support general operations | $2,000 |
| Families First Indiana Inc | Counseling services | $1,000 |
| Girls Incorporated of Greater Indianapolis | To inspire girls to be strong, smart and bold | $1,000 |
| Heritage Place of Indianapolis Inc | To support general operations | $1,000 |
| Indianapolis Museum of Art Inc (DBA Newfields) | To support general operations | $1,000 |
| Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Foundation Inc | To support general operations | $1,000 |
| Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc | Contribution to general fund | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | To help provide high-quality health care | $1,000 |
| United Way of Central Indiana | To support general operations | $1,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Muncie Indiana | To support general operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Ann Zink
- Elizabeth Zink Donahue
- William Darell Zink
- Darell E Zink Jr
Questions people ask
Does Zink Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Zink Family Foundation Inc give?
$45,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Zink Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Ann Zink (President), Elizabeth Zink Donahue (Vice President), William Darell Zink (Vice President) and Darell E Zink Jr (Treasurer/Secretary).
What does Zink Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and human services.