The Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc
The Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including parishes, schools, and other organizations in Wisconsin and several other states.
The Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc gave $19K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Wisconsin. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,150
- +16.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,741
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $281,124
- -1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (4 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (63% 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 Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 4541 North Evergreen Drive, Sheboygan, WI 53081
Phone: (920) 457-0211
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Peter Claver Parish ($5K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 21% to Illinois, 10% to South Carolina, and 5% to Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 11 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2023) to $21K (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter Claver Parish Sheboygan, WI | General Contribution | $5,150 |
| Rawhide Boys Ranch New London, WI | General Contribution | $2,000 |
| St Clarie School Wrightstown, WI | General Contribution | $2,000 |
| Luvies Children's Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL | General Contribution | $2,000 |
| Anchor of Hope Sheboygan, WI | General Contribution | $1,500 |
| Knights of Columbus Sheboygan, WI | General Contribution | $1,500 |
| Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation Saint Paul, MN | General Contribution | $1,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Ingleside, IL | General Contribution | $1,000 |
| Thomas Sumter Academy Rembert, SC | General Contribution | $1,000 |
| St Ambrose School Godfrey, IL | General Contribution | $1,000 |
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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 | $281,124 | $20,963 | $24,479 | $19,150 | 11 | $20,275 | $16,759 | $19,874 |
| 2023 | $284,640 | $14,251 | $20,856 | $16,500 | 9 | $17,575 | $10,970 | $17,662 |
| 2022 | $291,245 | $5,878 | $25,715 | $19,000 | 10 | $20,137 | $557 | $18,537 |
| 2021 | $311,082 | $52,592 | $26,496 | $21,200 | 12 | $22,263 | $48,108 | $20,180 |
| 2020 | $284,165 | $3,464 | $22,973 | $17,700 | 14 | — | $789 | $17,484 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $20K 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 grants went to organizations including religious institutions, schools, and charitable organizations. For example, St Vincent de Paul describes its mission as helping people who are poor or homeless with food and assistance for shelter, utilities, medical expenses, and transportation. Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation describes its mission as improving vision through support for the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank, University of Minnesota ophthalmology priorities, and public education about eye donations. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $19,150 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,150, with a median grant of $1,500. The largest grants were $5,150 to St Peter Claver Parish in Sheboygan, Wisconsin; $2,000 each to Rawhide Boys Ranch, St Clarie School, and Luvies Children's Hospital of Chicago; and $1,500 each to Anchor of Hope and Knights of Columbus.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Randal Zabrowski as president, Daniel Zabrowski as vice president and treasurer, and Sharon Zabrowski as secretary.
The Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc is led by Randal Zabrowski, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Randal Zabrowski
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Zabrowski
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Zabrowski
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc gave $19K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $17K across 9 grants.
What is The Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,741, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (21%) and South Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sheboygan, WI (3 grants).
Does The Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Peter Claver Parish ($5,150), Rawhide Boys Ranch ($2,000) and St Clarie School ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc?
The Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc reported $281K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including religious institutions, schools, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc?
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 Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Zabrowski Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1554846. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Zabrowski 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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