Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd
Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd is a private foundation based in Grafton, Wisconsin. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including a high school scholarship, community and arts organizations, family services, and other nonprofit operations.
Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd at a glance
In short: Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd gave $13K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $961.538), mostly in Wisconsin. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $962
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $228,992
- -2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing lists a letter of application as the required material and states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Edith Zaun
Mailing address: 1335 11Th Avenue 110, Grafton, WI 53024
Phone: (262) 377-5961
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grafton High School ($3K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 13 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2023) to $14K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grafton High School Grafton, WI | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Celebrate Grafton Grafton, WI | Community Event | $1,000 |
| Cope Services Grafton, WI | Operations | $1,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum Milwaukee, WI | Operations | $1,000 |
| Northern Grace Youth Camp Gillett, WI | Operations | $1,000 |
| Ozaukee Family Services Grafton, WI | Operations | $1,000 |
| Ozaukee County Adult Literacy Port Washington, WI | Operation Support | $1,000 |
| Family Sharing Grafton, WI | Operation Support | $1,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum Milwaukee, WI | Operation Support | $1,000 |
| Grafton Area Live Arts Grafton, WI | Operations | $500 |
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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 | $228,992 | $16,170 | $13,298 | $12,500 | 13 | $12,500 | $15,290 | $11,194 |
| 2023 | $234,245 | $3,534 | $13,269 | $12,500 | 13 | $12,500 | $2,703 | $11,726 |
| 2022 | $243,469 | $-8,794 | $14,273 | $13,500 | 14 | $13,500 | $671 | $12,505 |
| 2021 | $264,693 | $3,469 | $14,855 | $14,000 | 12 | $14,000 | $969 | $13,954 |
| 2020 | $283,145 | $690 | $15,950 | $14,000 | 11 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for scholarships, a community event, and organizational operations or support. Among the grantees, the Milwaukee Public Museum says it works to inspire curiosity and encourage preservation of natural and cultural diversity through exhibitions, education, collections, and research. Ozaukee Family Services says it serves children, families, and seniors through family education and prevention, counseling, and senior services. Northern Grace Youth Camp describes its mission as offering structured Christian camping for all ages. The Ozaukee Nonprofit Center says it provides a gateway to multiple nonprofit agencies and their services at one site.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $12,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $2,500, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed award was $2,500 to Grafton High School for a scholarship. Other notable awards included $1,000 each to Celebrate Grafton for a community event; COPE Services, Milwaukee Public Museum, Northern Grace Youth Camp, and Ozaukee Family Services for operations; and Milwaukee Art Museum for operation support. The foundation also gave $500 each to Grafton Area Live Arts and Grafton Education Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Kranitz as president, John Fitzgerald as vice president, Linda Nix as treasurer, and Aleece Vanderloop as director.
Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd is led by John Kranitz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Kranitz
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aleece Vanderloop
Dierector
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Fitzgerald
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Nix
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd
How much does Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd give each year?
Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd gave $13K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 13 grants.
What is Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd's typical grant size?
Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $962, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd give grants?
Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Grafton, WI (9 grants) and Milwaukee, WI (2 grants).
Does Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (5 grants) and "Operation Support" (5 grants).
Who are Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd's largest grantees?
Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd's largest 2024 grantees include Grafton High School ($2,500), Celebrate Grafton ($1,000) and Cope Services ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd?
Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd reported $229K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for scholarships, a community event, and organizational operations or support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd's EIN?
Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6097805. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Zaun Memorial Foundation Ltd 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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