The Zeiders Family Charitable
The Zeiders Family Charitable is a private foundation, based in Virginia Beach, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $628K. Net investment income was $220K.
The Zeiders Family Charitable at a glance
In short: The Zeiders Family Charitable gave $628K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $105K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $628,000
- -38.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $104,667
- -48.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $32,500
- Total assets
- $10,990,556
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Zeiders Family Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Zeiders American Dream Theater ($500K). Together the top 6 received $628K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 26 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Zeiders Family Charitable gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $376K (2023) to $1.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $628K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zeiders American Dream Theater Virginia Beach, VA | Support for Performing Arts Theater | $500,000 |
| United States Naval Academy Foundat Annapolis, MD | Leadership Support | $50,000 |
| Quality of Life Foundation Woodbridge, VA | Wounded Vetern Family Care Program | $50,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Richmond Richmond, VA | Building Our Family Faith | $15,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | Ukraine Crisis Response Fund | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Memphis, TN | Children's Research Hospital | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,990,556 | $1,069,836 | $630,827 | $628,000 | 6 | $628,000 | $219,836 | $529,896 |
| 2024 | $10,551,547 | $863,670 | $1,014,219 | $1,013,000 | 5 | $1,013,000 | $133,670 | $524,899 |
| 2023 | $10,702,096 | $965,944 | $377,053 | $376,000 | 5 | $376,000 | $22,944 | $517,192 |
| 2022 | $10,113,205 | $1,934,603 | $882,059 | $881,000 | 4 | $881,000 | $14,603 | $482,857 |
| 2021 | $9,060,661 | $2,516,071 | $676,293 | $674,000 | 6 | — | $16,071 | $406,765 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Zeiders Family Charitable reported a distributable amount of $530K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Zeiders Family Charitable's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charlotte A. Zeiders
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Michael D. Zeiders
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Zeiders Family Charitable
How much does The Zeiders Family Charitable give each year?
The Zeiders Family Charitable gave $628K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 5 grants.
What is The Zeiders Family Charitable's typical grant size?
The Zeiders Family Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $32,500, and its average grant was $104,667, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Zeiders Family Charitable give grants?
The Zeiders Family Charitable gives mostly in Virginia: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (10%).
Does The Zeiders Family Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Zeiders Family Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Zeiders Family Charitable's largest grantees?
The Zeiders Family Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Zeiders American Dream Theater ($500,000), United States Naval Academy Foundat ($50,000) and Quality of Life Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Zeiders Family Charitable?
The Zeiders Family Charitable reported $11.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $628K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $530K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Zeiders Family Charitable's EIN?
The Zeiders Family Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6417943. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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