Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable
Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable is a private foundation based in Stockton, California. Its 2025 filing reports 32 grants totaling $442,007 to organizations in California, Oregon, Nevada, and Colorado.
Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable at a glance
In short: Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable gave $442K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in California. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $442,007
- -5.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- -8.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,813
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,547,646
- +2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (13 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable
- How to Apply
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The filing names John Zeiter as the contact. It lists no required form or materials and no application deadline; award restrictions are stated as “per mission statement.” The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: John Zeiter
Mailing address: 255 E Weber Ave, Stockton, CA 95202
Phone: (209) 466-5566
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Thomas Aquinas College ($50K). Together the top 10 received $255K.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 142 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 6% to Oregon, 3% to Nevada, and 1% to Colorado. Stockton organizations among the listed recipients included Stockton Symphony, Church for Tomorrow, Red Rhias Orphanage, and Gospel Center Rescue.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 31 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 48% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $259K (2020) to $468K (2024). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $442K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Aquinas College Santa Paula, CA | Donation | $50,000 |
| Stockton Sympony Stockton, CA | Donation | $30,000 |
| Church for Tomorrow Stockton, CA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Friend's of the Children- National Portland, OR | Donation | $25,000 |
| Red Rhias Orphanage Stockton, CA | Donation | $25,000 |
| Gospel Center Rescue Stockton, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
| GCRM Stoctkon, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Napa Valley Cando Napa, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
| St Mary's Community Service Stockton, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Voices College Bound Language Acade Stockton, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,547,646 | $734,196 | $528,382 | $442,007 | 32 | $442,007 | $734,196 | $411,102 |
| 2024 | $7,351,895 | $350,496 | $557,871 | $468,200 | 35 | $468,200 | $350,496 | $409,268 |
| 2023 | $7,549,320 | $389,506 | $392,576 | $311,650 | 24 | $311,650 | $389,461 | $371,720 |
| 2022 | $7,552,707 | $504,915 | $463,558 | $299,000 | 25 | $299,000 | $421,718 | $303,673 |
| 2021 | $7,511,400 | $2,744,819 | $400,237 | $302,300 | 26 | $302,300 | $444,819 | $301,712 |
| 2020 | $5,166,336 | $300,759 | $319,320 | $258,680 | 18 | — | $133,433 | $270,736 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable reported a distributable amount of $411K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in Catholic higher education, community service, reproductive health education, youth programs, and support for people experiencing hardship. For example, Thomas Aquinas College describes its mission as providing a liberal education according to reason and the Catholic faith; Napa Valley CanDo describes its work as fostering community service, advocacy, and social connections; and Directions Medical Clinic describes itself as a life-affirming clinic focused on reproductive health.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $442,007. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $50,000 to Thomas Aquinas College, $30,000 to Stockton Symphony, and $25,000 each to Church for Tomorrow, Friend’s of the Children-National, and Red Rhias Orphanage. Other grants included $20,000 to Napa Valley CanDo and $17,500 to Directions Medical Clinic.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Zeiter as President/Tr, Carol Zeiter as Vice Preside, and Lynette Zeiter as Secretary.
Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable is led by John Zeiter, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Zeiter
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Zeiter
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lynette Zeiter
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Henry Zeiter (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable
How much does Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable give each year?
Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable gave $442K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $468K across 35 grants.
What is Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable's typical grant size?
Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,813, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable that year got $15K on average.
Where does Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable give grants?
Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stockton, CA (20 grants).
Does Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (32 grants).
Who are Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable's largest grantees?
Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Thomas Aquinas College ($50,000), Stockton Sympony ($30,000) and Church for Tomorrow ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable?
Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $442K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $411K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable fund?
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work in Catholic higher education, community service, reproductive health education, youth programs, and support for people experiencing hardship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable?
The filing names John Zeiter as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable's EIN?
Henry and Carol Zeiter Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0369445. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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