The Edith and Robert Zinn Foundation

HOUSTON, TX EIN: 76-0524140

The Edith and Robert Zinn Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1997 and based in Houston, Texas. The foundation makes charitable grants to support various causes, with a particular emphasis on education, human services, and Jewish community organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.1M

+1.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$218K

+139.6% YoY

Grant Count

+44.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$17K

+65.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edith and Robert Zinn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $243K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation is an active grantmaker with recent grant activity in 2024. Notable recent grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $781K (84%)

New York $48K (5%)

California $31K (3%)

District of Columbia $20K (2%)

Virginia $17K (2%)

Maryland $10K (1%)

Georgia $7K (1%)

Massachusetts $7K (1%)

+1 more states

States

California District of Columbia Georgia Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland New York Texas Virginia

Cities

ArlingtonAtlantaBellaireBelmontColleyvilleHoustonMetarieNew YorkNorth BethesdOaklandRichmondRockportSan FranciscoWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2024:

Total Assets: $5,123,593
Total Giving: $218,000
Total Revenues: $315,931
Total Expenses: $238,006
Investment Income and Dividends: $173,790

The foundation has no employees and operates as a grantmaking entity.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,123,593	$5,045,668	$5,125,273
Revenue	$315,931	$28,467	$71,538
Expenses	$238,006	$108,072	$302,591
Qualifying Distributions	$218,000	$91,000	$272,600
Net Investment Income	$275,455	$118,187	$140,742
Distributable Amount	$243,414	$225,007	$232,824

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

96 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Emery Weiner School ($100,000), Vita-living Inc ($20,000), Child Builders ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CAMP ARANZAZU ROCKPORT, TX	FINANCIAL SUPPORT-CHARITABLE	$2,000
CENTER FOR PURSUIT HOUSTON, TX	FINANCIAL SUPPORT-CHARITABLE	$10,000
CHILD ADVOCATES INC HOUSTON, TX	FINANCIAL SUPPORT-CHARITABLE	$10,000
CHILD BUILDERS HOUSTON, TX	FINANCIAL SUPPORT-CHARITABLE	$15,000
EVELYN RUBENSTEIN JCC HOUSTON, TX	FINANCIAL SUPPORT-CHARITABLE	$10,000
JB GOLDBERG B'NAI B'RITH TOWERS HOUSTON, TX	FINANCIAL SUPPORT-CHARITABLE	$7,000
NEUHAUS EDUCATION CENTER BELLAIRE, TX	FINANCIAL SUPPORT-CHARITABLE	$5,000
TAHIRIH JUSTICE CENTER HOUSTON, TX	FINANCIAL SUPPORT-CHARITABLE	$10,000
THE LIGHTHOUSE OF HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX	FINANCIAL SUPPORT-CHARITABLE	$15,000
VITA-LIVING INC HOUSTON, TX	FINANCIAL SUPPORT-CHARITABLE	$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ROBERT ZINN	TRUSTEE	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has supported educational initiatives and Jewish community organizations. Robert Zinn has been recognized for his commitment to biomedical sciences research and support for youth enrichment programs. The foundation has also provided funding for undergraduate college scholarships through Jewish Family Service and made legacy gifts to Houston Hillel.

Zuni Youth Enrichment Project Wins $25,000 National Award to Strengthen Long-Term

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from The Edith and Robert Zinn Foundation?

The foundation is an active grantmaker with recent grant activity in 2024. Notable recent grants include: • The Emery / Weiner School (EWS): $100,000 • Vita-Living: $20,000 • The Center For Pursuit: $10,000 The foundation made 25 grants in the most recent year. Typical grant awards range from $2,000 to $100,000.

What size grants does The Edith and Robert Zinn Foundation award?

In 2024, The Edith and Robert Zinn Foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $218K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Edith and Robert Zinn Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Edith and Robert Zinn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $243K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Edith and Robert Zinn Foundation's EIN?

The Edith and Robert Zinn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0524140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.