Robert A and Renda L Zielke Found
Preselected recipients only
Robert A and Renda L Zielke Found is a private foundation in Byron Center, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $99,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $12,000. 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$99,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $96,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $96,000 | 18 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $96,000 | 16 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $99,000 | 16 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Robert A and Renda L Zielke Found 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 Robert A and Renda L Zielke Found funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $21,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $12,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $6,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Knoxville | Annual appeal | $12,000 |
| Companions of the Cross | Operations | $10,000 |
| Sisters of St Benedict | Operations | $10,000 |
| Eternal Word Television Network | Operations | $10,000 |
| Archdiocese of Miami | Abcd | $10,000 |
| St John's Neumann Catholic School | Operations | $10,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Northern Alaska | Seminarians | $6,000 |
| St Stephens Indian Mission FDTN | Operations | $5,000 |
| Solanus Casey Center | Operations | $5,000 |
| Pime Missionaries | Operations | $5,000 |
| Missionaries of the Precious Blood | Operations | $5,000 |
| Salesian Missions | Operations | $3,000 |
| Franciscan Missions | Operations | $3,000 |
| Trinity Missions | Operations | $3,000 |
| Heart of the Nation | Operations | $1,000 |
| Melbourne Central Catholic High Sch | Operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert A Zielke
- Renda L Zielke
- Robert A Zielke II
Questions people ask
Does Robert A and Renda L Zielke Found accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert A and Renda L Zielke Found give?
$99,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Robert A and Renda L Zielke Found?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert A Zielke (Trustee), Renda L Zielke (Trustee) and Robert A Zielke II (Trustee).
What does Robert A and Renda L Zielke Found fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.