Zinn Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zinn Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Flora, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $74,800 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $600 and the largest $52,000. 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$74,800
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$600
- Largest grant$52,000
- Assets$258,858
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $64,117 the year before.
44% 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 | $17,850 | 18 | $298,121 |
| 2024 | $64,117 | 15 | $302,495 |
| 2025 | $74,800 | 17 | $258,858 |
How to apply
Zinn Charitable 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 Zinn Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 12 | $73,150 |
| Virginia | 1 | $600 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $300 |
| Florida | 1 | $200 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flora Youth Baseball | Capital improvements | $52,000 |
| Bringhurst Community Church | General fund | $9,500 |
| Carroll Community Foundation | Endowment fund | $5,000 |
| Carroll County Food Pantry | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Carroll County Community Center | Capital improvements | $1,000 |
| Rebellion Youth Inc | Operations | $1,000 |
| Kokomo Rescue Mission | Unrestricted | $800 |
| Christian Children's Fund | Sponsorship | $600 |
| Flora First Christian Church | Memorial funds | $600 |
| St Judes Children | Unrestricted donation | $500 |
| Flora Volunteer Fire Dept | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Bringhurst Community Church | Christmas baskets to needy | $400 |
| Carroll County Community Foundation | Memorial fund | $300 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ | Unrestricted donation | $200 |
| Bringhurst Women of Faith | Mission | $50 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | Unrestricted donation | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Dale V Zinn
- Mary E Zinn
- Teresa K Fife
- Linda Diane Dzirbik
- Jennifer A Spesard
Questions people ask
Does Zinn Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zinn Charitable Foundation give?
$74,800 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $600.
Who runs Zinn Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dale V Zinn (Member), Mary E Zinn (Member), Teresa K Fife (Member) and Linda Diane Dzirbik (Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Zinn Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and community development.