The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc
The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including human services, food assistance, youth and family services, Alzheimer’s research and care, and community initiatives.
The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc gave $117K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $117,000
- -52.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,774
- -52.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $2,473,059
- +1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Azle Caring Center ($20K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 120 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (55%), California (18%), New York (15%), North Carolina (7%), and Washington (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 25 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 88% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2019) to $245K (2023). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $117K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ach Child and Family Services Fort Worth, TX | Hoot n Holler event | $10,000 |
| Azle Caring Center Azle, TX | Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| Zachary and Elizabeth M Fisher Center for Alzheime New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Beloved Asheville Asheville, NC | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| First Christian Church of H B Huntingtn BCH, CA | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| First Methodist Church of Azle Azle, TX | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Ach Child and Family Services Fort Worth, TX | Residential Treatment Area Improvements | $5,000 |
| Action Against Hunger USA New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Azle Caring Center Azle, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Azle Caring Center Azle, TX | Backpack program | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,473,059 | $188,634 | $159,842 | $117,000 | 31 | $133,471 | $178,849 | $142,598 |
| 2023 | $2,444,267 | $476,192 | $283,434 | $245,000 | 31 | $259,608 | $152,350 | $119,397 |
| 2022 | $2,251,509 | $288,244 | $236,198 | $196,000 | 18 | $211,583 | $94,194 | $117,117 |
| 2021 | $2,199,463 | $432,313 | $224,091 | $184,500 | 22 | $199,775 | $138,358 | $121,001 |
| 2020 | $1,991,241 | $42,566 | $124,805 | $90,380 | 18 | — | $86,351 | $105,711 |
| 2019 | $2,073,480 | $163,210 | $112,684 | $75,500 | 16 | — | $58,122 | $108,637 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $143K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 recipients included organizations with varied missions. For example, Azle Caring Center says it provides food, clothing, and household goods to low-income families in the greater Azle area. ACH Child and Family Services describes its work as partnering with children and families facing challenges to develop solutions that create safety, hope, and the capacity to thrive. The Zachary and Elizabeth M. Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation says it works to understand Alzheimer’s disease, improve care for people living with it and their families, and find a cure. Action Against Hunger USA says it works to prevent, detect, and treat undernutrition, particularly during and after disasters and conflicts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $117,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $4,000. Among the listed awards were $10,000 to ACH Child and Family Services for a Hoot n Holler event and $10,000 to Azle Caring Center for its capital campaign; $7,000 to the Zachary and Elizabeth M. Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation; $6,000 each to Beloved Asheville, First Christian Church of Huntington Beach, and First Methodist Church of Azle; and $5,000 each to Action Against Hunger USA and Brackens Kitchen.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ellen Chapman as VP Community Service; Chad Minyard as VP Missions; Leanne Minyard as VP Site Visitations; Dawn D. Zuilhof as President, Director, and Secretary; Jacobus Zuilhof as VP Invest & Strategic Planning; and Robert Zuilhof as Director and VP.
The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc is led by Dawn D Zuilhof, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dawn D Zuilhof
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Zuilhof
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Minyard
Vice President Missions
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ellen Chapman
Vice President Community Service
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jacobus Zuilhof
Vice President Investment & Strategic Planning
Vice President Investments & Strategic P → Vice President Investment & Strategic Planning, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Leanne Minyard
Vice President Site Visitations
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc gave $117K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $245K across 31 grants.
What is The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $3,774, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (18%) and New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (6 grants), Azle, TX (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Apple Valley, CA (4 grants).
Does The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 68% of The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Azle Caring Center ($20,000 across 3 grants), Ach Child and Family Services ($15,000 across 2 grants) and High Desert Community Foundation ($10,000 across 4 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc?
The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $133K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 recipients included organizations with varied missions. For example, Azle Caring Center says it provides food, clothing, and household goods to low-income families in the greater Azle area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0085103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Robert and Dawn Zuilhof Family Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 2, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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