The Zvejnieks Foundation of South
The Zvejnieks Foundation of South is a private foundation, based in Elgin, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $118K. Net investment income was $216K.
The Zvejnieks Foundation of South at a glance
In short: The Zvejnieks Foundation of South gave $118K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $118,333
- +40.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,905
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $3,217,164
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Zvejnieks Foundation of South funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vitols Fund ($70K). Together the top 7 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 28 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Zvejnieks Foundation of South gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 132% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2023) to $126K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $118K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vitols Fund | General Support | $70,000 |
| Other Grants Less Than 5000 Elgin, SC | General Support | $19,833 |
| Edisto Island Open Land Trust Edisto Island, SC | General Support | $8,000 |
| South Carolina Ballet Columbia, SC | General Support | $5,500 |
| Artists for Africa Columbia, SC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Columbia Museum of Art Columbia, SC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Living Springs Lutheran Church Columbia, SC | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,217,164 | $247,734 | $307,910 | $118,333 | 7 | $188,285 | $215,741 | $142,428 |
| 2023 | $3,297,677 | $142,339 | $218,134 | $84,485 | 4 | $136,304 | $72,159 | $111,873 |
| 2022 | $3,389,790 | $1,695,307 | $249,006 | $99,550 | 5 | $163,516 | $731,628 | $152,138 |
| 2021 | $1,943,489 | $276,852 | $255,190 | $126,442 | 8 | $174,602 | $247,083 | $127,197 |
| 2020 | $1,902,827 | $46,791 | $230,331 | $95,837 | 4 | — | $53,217 | $106,113 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Zvejnieks Foundation of South reported a distributable amount of $142K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Zvejnieks Foundation of South's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Zvejnieks
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie H. Zvejnieks
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/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 Zvejnieks Foundation of South
How much does The Zvejnieks Foundation of South give each year?
The Zvejnieks Foundation of South gave $118K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $84K across 4 grants.
What is The Zvejnieks Foundation of South's typical grant size?
The Zvejnieks Foundation of South's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $16,905, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Zvejnieks Foundation of South give grants?
The Zvejnieks Foundation of South's top state is South Carolina, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The most frequent recipient cities were Columbia, SC (4 grants).
Does The Zvejnieks Foundation of South give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Zvejnieks Foundation of South's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Zvejnieks Foundation of South's largest grantees?
The Zvejnieks Foundation of South's largest 2024 grantees include Vitols Fund ($70,000), Other Grants Less Than 5000 ($19,833) and Edisto Island Open Land Trust ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Zvejnieks Foundation of South?
The Zvejnieks Foundation of South reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $188K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $142K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Zvejnieks Foundation of South's EIN?
The Zvejnieks Foundation of South's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2848806. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 26, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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