Donald and Luella Zibell Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Donald and Luella Zibell Family Foundation is a private foundation in Northfield, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $88,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $11,000. 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$88,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $80,000 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 | $1,000 | 2 | $82,712 |
| 2024 | $80,000 | 8 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $88,000 | 8 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Donald and Luella Zibell Family 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 Donald and Luella Zibell Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 8 | $88,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of the North | Youth Development | $11,000 |
| Northfield Youth Choirs | Youth Development | $11,000 |
| Laura Baker Services Organization | Disability Services | $11,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota | Youth Development | $11,000 |
| Healthy Community Initiative | Youth Development | $11,000 |
| Page Education Foundation | Educational Scholarships | $11,000 |
| St Olaf College | Educational Scholarships | $11,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Youth Development | $11,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deanne L Weber
- Christopher G Weber
- Anna S Weber
- Thomas G Weber
Questions people ask
Does Donald and Luella Zibell Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Donald and Luella Zibell Family Foundation give?
$88,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs Donald and Luella Zibell Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deanne L Weber (President), Christopher G Weber (Treasurer), Anna S Weber (Vice President) and Thomas G Weber (Secretary).
What does Donald and Luella Zibell Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.