The Zachary Plantz Foundation
This foundation invests in young people by providing them with opportunities to grow academically, socially, and spiritually as they set out to establish inspiring legacies of their own. We honor zac's commitment to the whole person by championing faith-based education, service & leadership, and health & wellness initiatives within our community.
The Zachary Plantz Foundation at a glance
In short: The Zachary Plantz Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- -88.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -65.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $808,685
- +38.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Zachary Plantz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Athletes for Hope ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Zachary Plantz Foundation gives
- Giving grew 63% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $87K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Athletes for Hope Bethesda, MD | General Funding | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $808,685 | $289,606 | $66,862 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $585,975 | $193,693 | $113,547 | $86,825 | 3 |
| 2023 | $505,812 | $305,896 | $133,406 | $33,350 | 2 |
| 2022 | $281,775 | $229,853 | $74,767 | $6,120 | 1 |
About The Zachary Plantz Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Zachary Plantz Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Frankfort, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $809K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Zachary Plantz Foundation is led by Don Greiwe, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Don Greiwe
President
Member → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Brown
Member
Director → Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Hough
Member
Member → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Joseph
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Huguelet III
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Plantz
Member
Member → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Plantz
Member
President → Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Logan Plantz (2022–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Joe Houlihan (2023) — Member
- Former: Tim Scannell (2023) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Zachary Plantz Foundation
How much does The Zachary Plantz Foundation give each year?
The Zachary Plantz Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $87K across 3 grants.
How large is The Zachary Plantz Foundation?
The Zachary Plantz Foundation reported $809K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $290K.
What is The Zachary Plantz Foundation?
The Zachary Plantz Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Frankfort, IL. It holds $809K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Zachary Plantz Foundation operate?
The Zachary Plantz Foundation has awarded grants in California, Illinois, Maryland, South Carolina.
What is The Zachary Plantz Foundation's EIN?
The Zachary Plantz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1231609. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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