Crystal Zitterbart Private Foundation
Crystal Zitterbart Private Foundation is a private foundation, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $412K. Net investment income was $211K.
Crystal Zitterbart Private Foundation at a glance
In short: Crystal Zitterbart Private Foundation gave $412K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), top state Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $411,785
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,754
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,877
- Total assets
- $8,369,862
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Crystal Zitterbart Private Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Adventist Development & Relief Agency ($137K). Together the top 9 received $412K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 45 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Crystal Zitterbart Private Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2023) to $516K (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $412K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adventist Development & Relief Agency Silver Springs, MD | General | $137,261 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals New York, NY | General | $68,631 |
| The Humane Society of the United States Washington, WA | General | $68,631 |
| National Headache Foundation Chicago, IL | General | $22,877 |
| Defenders of Wildlife Washington, DC | General | $22,877 |
| Walla Walla School of Nursing Portland, OR | General | $22,877 |
| Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Washington, DC | General | $22,877 |
| National Wildlife Foundation Washington, DC | General | $22,877 |
| Nevada Public Radio Las Vegas, NV | General | $22,877 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,369,862 | $322,573 | $529,434 | $411,785 | 9 | $449,035 | $210,694 | — |
| 2023 | $8,576,723 | $358,979 | $505,053 | $399,681 | 9 | $434,619 | $257,020 | $402,035 |
| 2022 | $8,518,368 | $468,945 | $634,701 | $515,604 | 9 | $552,164 | $396,852 | $420,326 |
| 2021 | $5,060,282 | $581,838 | $629,907 | $508,889 | 9 | $548,946 | $500,877 | $488,174 |
| 2020 | $4,727,239 | $582,073 | $581,604 | $466,330 | 9 | — | $509,132 | $446,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Crystal Zitterbart Private Foundation's only listed officer is Ameriprise Bank FSB, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ameriprise Bank FSB
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$37K (2020) → $37K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $37K, to Ameriprise Bank FSB (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Crystal Zitterbart Private Foundation
How much does Crystal Zitterbart Private Foundation give each year?
Crystal Zitterbart Private Foundation gave $412K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $400K across 9 grants.
What is Crystal Zitterbart Private Foundation's typical grant size?
Crystal Zitterbart Private Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $22,877, and its average grant was $45,754, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Crystal Zitterbart Private Foundation give grants?
Crystal Zitterbart Private Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (17%) and District of Columbia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Crystal Zitterbart Private Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Crystal Zitterbart Private Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Crystal Zitterbart Private Foundation's largest grantees?
Crystal Zitterbart Private Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Adventist Development & Relief Agency ($137,261), American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ($68,631) and The Humane Society of the United States ($68,631), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Crystal Zitterbart Private Foundation?
Crystal Zitterbart Private Foundation reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $323K.
What is Crystal Zitterbart Private Foundation's EIN?
Crystal Zitterbart Private Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6637931. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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