The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable
The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable is a private foundation based in Del Mar, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including arts and music organizations, a humane society, and organizations working in health, media, and other areas.
The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable at a glance
In short: The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable gave $51K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $51,200
- +20.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,120
- +20.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $266,069
- -14.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (88% 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 The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12956 Caminito De Las Olas, Del Mar, CA 92014
Phone: (858) 353-9183
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was San Diego Dance Thearter ($17K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The remaining grant dollars were reported for recipients in New York (4%), Washington, DC (4%), and Maryland (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2021) to $102K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Dance Thearter San Diego, CA | Given to assist, support and promote the activiies of the donee. | $17,000 |
| The MLK Community Choir of San Dieg San Diego, CA | Given to assist, support and promote the activiies of the donee. | $10,000 |
| San Diego Young Artists Music Acade San Diego, CA | Given to assist, support and promote the activiies of the donee. | $7,500 |
| San Diego Humane Soceity San Diego, CA | Given to assist, support and promote the activiies of the donee. | $6,000 |
| Borrego Art Institute Borrego Springs, CA | Given to assist, support and promote the activiies of the donee. | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Boarders New York, NY | Given to assist, support and promote the activiies of the donee. | $2,000 |
| KPBS San Diego, CA | Given to assist, support and promote the activiies of the donee. | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of Am Washington, DC | Given to assist, support and promote the activiies of the donee. | $2,000 |
| The Myositis Association Columbia, MD | Given to assist, support and promote the activiies of the donee. | $2,000 |
| Southern Caregivers Resource Center San Diego, CA | Given to assist, support and promote the activiies of the donee. | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $266,069 | $6,957 | $52,858 | $51,200 | 10 | $52,858 | $6,957 |
| 2024 | $311,970 | $14,214 | $44,169 | $42,500 | 10 | $44,169 | $14,214 |
| 2023 | $341,925 | $15,039 | $101,706 | $101,500 | 11 | $101,706 | $15,039 |
| 2022 | $428,592 | $2,242 | $50,991 | $49,550 | 11 | $50,991 | $2,242 |
| 2021 | $477,341 | $104 | $34,339 | $32,900 | 9 | $34,339 | $104 |
| 2020 | $511,576 | $1,716 | $61,128 | $59,600 | 11 | — | $1,716 |
| 2019 | $570,988 | $10,280 | $38,488 | $37,050 | 9 | — | $10,280 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including the Borrego Art Institute, which says its mission is to provide a venue for local residents to display art, offer learning opportunities for artists of all ages, and provide scholarships for Borrego youth. The Myositis Association describes its mission as improving the lives of people affected by myositis, funding research, and increasing awareness and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $51,200. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $17,000, with a median of $2,250. The largest grants went to San Diego Dance Theater ($17,000), the MLK Community Choir of San Diego ($10,000), San Diego Young Artists Music Academy ($7,500), and the San Diego Humane Society ($6,000). Other listed recipients included Borrego Art Institute ($2,500), Doctors Without Borders ($2,000), KPBS ($2,000), Planned Parenthood Federation of America ($2,000), The Myositis Association ($2,000), and Southern Caregivers Resource Center ($200).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas C. Zinser as President, Fiona Beyerle as Secretary, and Joan E. Zinser as Treasurer.
The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable is led by Thomas C. Zinser, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas C. Zinser
President
Secretary → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan E. Zinser
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fiona Beyerle
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert A. Zinser (2019–2021) — CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable
How much does The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable give each year?
The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable gave $51K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $43K across 10 grants.
What is The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable's typical grant size?
The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $5,120, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable give grants?
The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable gives mostly in California: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (6 grants).
Does The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable's largest grantees?
The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include San Diego Dance Thearter ($17,000), The MLK Community Choir of San Dieg ($10,000) and San Diego Young Artists Music Acade ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable?
The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable reported $266K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $7K.
What does The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable's EIN?
The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0904234. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Robert and Audrey Zinser Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-robert-and-audrey-zinser-charitable-morg_66159ad6b6a34747b12f8d93f70bd304
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