The Edith and Robert Zinn Foundation
Accepts applications
The Edith and Robert Zinn Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $218,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$218,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $91,000 the year before.
39% of its 2024 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 | $91,000 | 9 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $218,000 | 13 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert L Zinn 3400 Bissonnet Suite 250, Houston, TX 77005 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (713) 838-2900 |
| What to submit | Written request |
What The Edith and Robert Zinn Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13 | $218,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emery Weiner School | Financial support-charitable | $100,000 |
| Vita-Living Inc | Financial support-charitable | $20,000 |
| Child Builders | Financial support-charitable | $15,000 |
| The Lighthouse of Houston | Financial support-charitable | $15,000 |
| Center for Pursuit | Financial support-charitable | $10,000 |
| Child Advocates Inc | Financial support-charitable | $10,000 |
| Evelyn Rubenstein JCC | Financial support-charitable | $10,000 |
| Tahirih Justice Center | Financial support-charitable | $10,000 |
| Second Servings | Financial support-charitable | $10,000 |
| JB Goldberg B'nai B'rith Towers | Financial support-charitable | $7,000 |
| Neuhaus Education Center | Financial support-charitable | $5,000 |
| Texas Medical Center Orchestra | Financial support-charitable | $4,000 |
| Camp Aranzazu | Financial support-charitable | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Zinn
Questions people ask
Does The Edith and Robert Zinn Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Edith and Robert Zinn Foundation give?
$218,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Edith and Robert Zinn Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Zinn (Trustee).
What does The Edith and Robert Zinn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.