The Zeist Foundation Inc
The Zeist Foundation Inc is a private family foundation established in 1989 in Georgia and headquartered in Atlanta. The foundation embraces a holistic approach to addressing the needs of underserved children through direct grantmaking and place-based philanthropic activities. The foundation is recognized for its innovative community-focused work and collaborative partnerships with nonprofit organizations across Georgia.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$268.2M
+6.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$15.6M
+0.3% YoY
Grant Count
89
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$176K
+0.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports nonprofits working in the following areas:
- Education
- Human Services
- Arts and Culture
- Health and Human Services
The foundation's approach emphasizes serving children, youth, and families with a particular commitment to underserved populations.
Grantmaking
Grant applications are accepted through an invitation-only process. Organizations may submit an online letter of inquiry through Foundation Source (the foundation's web-based application platform) at the request of either foundation staff or a board member. Following review of the submitted information, foundation staff conducts research and due diligence, which may include site visits by staff and board members. If warranted, the foundation requests a formal grant application. Completed applications are reviewed and discussed by the Board during semi-annual proposal reviews held in spring and fall.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds primarily in Georgia and North Carolina, with particular emphasis on:
- Edgewood neighborhood of Atlanta — the foundation's primary place-based philanthropy focus
- Atlanta Public Schools Maynard Jackson High School cluster
- Statewide Georgia funding through traditional grantmaking
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $252,415,307
- Total Revenue: $7,884,497
- Total Expenses: $22,052,600
- Total Giving: $15,637,668
Staff: 4 employees (as of 2023), with one staff member dedicated full-time to place-based philanthropic activities in the Edgewood community.
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) organization; tax-exempt since May 1990 EIN: 58-1890927
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $268,216,908 | $252,415,307 | $246,685,997 |
| Revenue | $23,557,701 | $7,884,497 | $11,964,064 |
| Expenses | $21,572,703 | $22,052,600 | $18,399,880 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $17,752,436 | $17,632,385 | $13,280,633 |
| Net Investment Income | $19,960,880 | $3,607,344 | $7,024,004 |
| Distributable Amount | $12,507,811 | $12,205,449 | $14,075,935 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Co-Founders:
- Dr. George Brumley
- Mrs. Jean Brumley
The Board of Directors is actively involved in the grantmaking process, including site visits, proposal reviews, and grant award notifications.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY J BRUMLEY-ROBITAILLE | CO-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 16 | $37,916 |
| MARIE B FOSTER | CO-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 16 | $37,917 |
| R BRAD FOSTER | DIRECTOR | 8 | $35,000 |
| M HARRISON HACKETT | DIRECTOR | 13 | $19,583 |
| R NICHOLAS FOSTER | DIRECTOR | 13 | $19,583 |
| EILEEN HIGGINS | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 13 | — |
| ATIBA MBIWAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $280,000 |
| DANIELLE GRAY | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR | 40 | $165,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made significant recent grants supporting arts education and mental health services:
High Museum of Art Awarded Grant From The Zeist Foundation to Support Education**High Museum of Art** received a $1.45 million grant to support the Education Department
Zepf Center Receives $100,000 Grant to Support FIRST Episode Psychosis Services**ArtsNOW** received a $100,000 grant to bring arts integration programming to metro Atlanta
ArtsNOW Receives $100,000 Grant from The Zeist Foundation to Bring Arts Integration**Zepf Center** received a $100,000 grant to support FIRST Episode Psychosis Services
ArtsNOW Receives $100,000 Grant from The Zeist Foundation to Bring Arts IntegrationContact Information
Website: zeistfoundation.org
Address: 3715 Northside Pkwy NW Bldg 300-195, Atlanta, GA 30327-2873
Telephone: 404-949-3160
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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