The Zoline Foundation
The Zoline Foundation is a private foundation based in Tustin, California. Its 2025 filing reports $87,000 in grants to 17 organizations.
The Zoline Foundation at a glance
In short: The Zoline Foundation gave $87K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state California. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $87,000
- +171.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +70.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,118
- +59.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $626,235
- -0.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (9 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (24% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Zoline Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing lists Ellis CPA Firm as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Ellis Cpa Firm
Mailing address: 605 25 Road- Sunplex Bldg Ste 200, Grand Junction, CO 81505
Phone: (970) 241-5040
Email: admin@elliscpafirm.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Zoline Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rainbow Oasiis Inc ($10K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were California (24%), Colorado (21%), New Mexico (11%), Florida (11%), and Alaska (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Zoline Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 17 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 35% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 107% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2024) to $87K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Oasiis Inc Miami, FL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Wolf Mountain Sactuary Lucerne Valley, CA | Charity | $8,000 |
| Debbie Allen Dance Inc Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $7,000 |
| Alaska Conservation Foundation Anchorage, AK | Charity | $5,000 |
| Espanola Humane Espanola, NM | Charity | $5,000 |
| Heart & Bones Rescue New York, NY | Charity | $5,000 |
| Hope for Children Foundation Dallas, TX | Charity | $5,000 |
| New Mexico Kids Matter Inc Albuquerque, NM | Charity | $5,000 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | Charity | $5,000 |
| Telluride Humane Society Telluride, CO | Charity | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $626,235 | $60 | $93,282 | $87,000 | 17 | $87,000 | $60 | $76,929 |
| 2024 | $626,254 | $63 | $38,007 | $32,000 | 10 | $32,000 | $63 | $65,748 |
| 2023 | $652,385 | $17,698 | $39,495 | $35,327 | 12 | $35,327 | $62 | $33,300 |
| 2022 | $624,182 | $13 | $47,697 | $42,000 | 10 | $42,000 | $13 | $32,789 |
| 2021 | $656,866 | $218 | $44,500 | $42,000 | 9 | — | $218 | $40,764 |
| 2020 | $701,241 | $9,362 | $64,490 | $62,000 | 17 | — | $9,362 | $35,834 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Zoline Foundation reported a distributable amount of $77K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including dance education, conservation, animal welfare, and advocacy for children. These are grantees’ stated missions, not a stated focus-area list from the foundation. For example, the Debbie Allen Dance Academy describes itself as a cultural center providing dance training and youth-focused outreach, while the Alaska Conservation Foundation says it supports conservation leaders, organizations, and initiatives. The Street Dog Coalition says it provides free veterinary care to pets of people experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $87,000 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable awards included $10,000 to Rainbow Oasiis Inc., $8,000 to Wolf Mountain Sanctuary, and $7,000 to Debbie Allen Dance Inc. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to the Alaska Conservation Foundation, New Mexico Kids Matter Inc., Hope for Children Foundation, and The Street Dog Coalition.
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gene P. Killian as president, Thomas Zoline as treasurer, and Eden A. Schroder as secretary.
The Zoline Foundation is led by Gene P. Killian, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gene P. Killian
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas Zoline
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eden A. Schroder
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sally Schroder Zoline (2020–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Zoline Foundation
How much does The Zoline Foundation give each year?
The Zoline Foundation gave $87K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $32K across 10 grants.
What is The Zoline Foundation's typical grant size?
The Zoline Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,118, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Zoline Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Zoline Foundation give grants?
The Zoline Foundation's top state is California, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (21%) and New Mexico (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants) and Telluride, CO (2 grants).
Does The Zoline Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Zoline Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (17 grants).
Who are The Zoline Foundation's largest grantees?
The Zoline Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Rainbow Oasiis Inc ($10,000), Wolf Mountain Sactuary ($8,000) and Debbie Allen Dance Inc ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Zoline Foundation?
The Zoline Foundation reported $626K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Zoline Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including dance education, conservation, animal welfare, and advocacy for children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Zoline Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Zoline Foundation's EIN?
The Zoline Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6083529. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Zoline Foundation 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Zoline Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-zoline-foundation-morg_11192672cd6a426f89f8912f6a75e78e
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