Zenith Foundation Inc
Zenith Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Perrysburg, Ohio. It gave $290,000 in grants to seven organizations in 2025, with listed recipients in Ohio and North Carolina.
Zenith Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Zenith Foundation Inc gave $290K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $41K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $290,000
- -10.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $41,429
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $3,213,147
- +19.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Zenith Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 801 W South Boundary Suite C, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Phone: (567) 806-5180
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zenith Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Caring House Inc ($100K). Together the top 7 received $290K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 60 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 34% to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Zenith Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 122% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2023) to $352K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $290K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caring House Inc Durham, NC | General | $100,000 |
| WLMB - TV 40 Toledo, OH | General | $70,000 |
| Toledo Museum of Art Toledo, OH | General | $50,000 |
| Cherry Street Mission Toledo, OH | General | $35,000 |
| Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank Toledo, OH | General | $20,000 |
| Learning Club of Toledo Sylvania, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Black Swamp Conservancy Pemberville, OH | General | $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 | $3,213,147 | $852,644 | $319,583 | $290,000 | 7 | $314,965 | $848,032 | $258,646 |
| 2024 | $2,680,086 | $503,038 | $355,218 | $325,000 | 8 | $347,492 | $245,312 | $253,451 |
| 2023 | $2,532,266 | $246,301 | $144,855 | $125,000 | 11 | $142,018 | $243,464 | $219,108 |
| 2022 | $2,430,820 | $107,086 | $294,986 | $271,000 | 17 | $287,316 | $99,416 | $226,803 |
| 2021 | $2,618,720 | $101,310 | $389,064 | $352,000 | 17 | $372,441 | $84,687 | $265,837 |
| 2020 | $2,906,474 | $287,446 | $194,366 | $170,000 | 18 | — | $279,723 | $206,865 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zenith Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $259K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in several areas. Caring House Inc says it provides patients at Duke Cancer Institute with affordable housing and a supportive community. Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank says it works to help community organizations end hunger through food collection and distribution. Learning Club of Toledo describes its no-charge after-school programs for low-income urban youth, focused on reading, mathematics, goal setting, and self-discipline. Black Swamp Conservancy says it works to preserve and enhance natural habitats and family farms in Northwest Ohio.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made seven grants totaling $290,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $35,000. Larger grants included $100,000 to Caring House Inc, $70,000 to WLMB - TV 40, $50,000 to Toledo Museum of Art, and $35,000 to Cherry Street Mission. Each was listed with the purpose “GENERAL.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Donna M Peters as President and Trustee, and Chad R Baker as Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Zenith Foundation Inc is led by Donna M. Peters, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donna M. Peters
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad R. Baker
Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President Secretary Tr, 2021
Vice President Secretary Tr → Vice President Secretary Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Zenith Foundation Inc
How much does Zenith Foundation Inc give each year?
Zenith Foundation Inc gave $290K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $325K across 8 grants.
What is Zenith Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Zenith Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $35,000, and its average grant was $41,429, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Zenith Foundation Inc give grants?
Zenith Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, OH (4 grants).
Does Zenith Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Zenith Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Zenith Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Zenith Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Caring House Inc ($100,000), WLMB - TV 40 ($70,000) and Toledo Museum of Art ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Zenith Foundation Inc?
Zenith Foundation Inc reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $315K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $259K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Zenith Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations working in several areas. Caring House Inc says it provides patients at Duke Cancer Institute with affordable housing and a supportive community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zenith Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Zenith Foundation Inc's EIN?
Zenith Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1018513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Zenith Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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