Zink Family Foundation Inc
Zink Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its 2025 filing reports 20 grants totaling $45,000 to organizations in Indiana and other states.
Zink Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Zink Family Foundation Inc gave $45K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,000
- -22.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,250
- -26.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $161,994
- +35.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Zink Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing names Darell E. Zink Jr. as the person to contact. No specific form is required, there are no deadlines, and the filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Darell E Zink Jr
Mailing address: 5707 Sunset Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46228
Phone: (317) 819-1880
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zink Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana Inc ($5K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 86 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 7% to New York, 7% to Florida, and 2% to Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How Zink Family Foundation Inc gives
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2019) to $67K (2023). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana Inc Indianapolis, IN | To Support General Operations | $5,000 |
| Park Tudor Indianapolis, IN | Furthering Education | $5,000 |
| The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Inc Indianapolis, IN | To Support Children's Curiosity and Education | $5,000 |
| Tindley Accelerated Schools Inc Indianapolis, IN | Furthering Education | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America Inc New York, NY | To Support General Operations | $3,000 |
| Rengifo Parkinsons Foundation Inc Miami, FL | To Support General Operations | $3,000 |
| Avondale Meadows Academy (DBA United Schools of Indianapolis) Indianapolis, IN | Furthering Education | $2,000 |
| Cicoa Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | To support caregivers and in-home care of the elderly and disabled | $2,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Imdiana Inc Indianapolis, IN | Fighting Hunger | $2,000 |
| Indianapolis Art Center Inc Indianapolis, IN | To Support General Operations | $2,000 |
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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 | $161,994 | $96,888 | $54,320 | $45,000 | 20 | $47,650 | $28,791 | $48,848 |
| 2024 | $119,426 | $39,118 | $67,875 | $58,000 | 19 | $60,500 | $27,190 | $51,209 |
| 2023 | $148,183 | $79,144 | $69,100 | $67,000 | 18 | $67,000 | $27,527 | $50,339 |
| 2022 | $138,139 | $73,623 | $43,697 | $41,500 | 12 | $42,475 | $16,988 | $48,163 |
| 2021 | $108,213 | $69,760 | $66,826 | $63,000 | 17 | $64,800 | $17,810 | $41,745 |
| 2020 | $105,279 | $16,362 | $13,790 | $13,490 | 5 | — | $16,362 | $31,173 |
| 2019 | $102,707 | $15,012 | $6,004 | $3,000 | 1 | — | $15,012 | $26,868 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zink Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $49K 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 show support for organizations serving a range of purposes. For example, Tindley Accelerated Schools describes its work as a rigorous, college-preparatory program that encourages education beyond high school, while The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis says its mission is to create learning experiences across the arts, sciences, and humanities for children and families. The Indianapolis Art Center describes its mission as providing accessible and inclusive art experiences that inspire creativity and enrich the community.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in areas including Alzheimer’s support and education, Parkinson’s education, services for older adults, and family counseling. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $45,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest listed grants were $5,000 each to Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana, Park Tudor, The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, and Tindley Accelerated Schools. Other listed awards included $3,000 each to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and Rengifo Parkinson’s Foundation, and $2,000 each to Avondale Meadows Academy, CICOA Foundation, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Indianapolis Art Center, and The Salvation Army Indiana Division. Families First Indiana and United Way of Central Indiana each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary Ann Zink as president; Elizabeth Zink Donahue and William Darell Zink as vice presidents; and Darell E. Zink Jr. as treasurer/secretary.
Zink Family Foundation Inc is led by Mary Ann Zink, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Ann Zink
President
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darell E. Zink Jr.
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Zink Donahue
Vice President
V.p. → Vice President, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Darell Zink
Vice President
V.p. → Vice President, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Zink Family Foundation Inc
How much does Zink Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Zink Family Foundation Inc gave $45K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 19 grants.
What is Zink Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Zink Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,250, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Zink Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Zink Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (7%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (16 grants).
Does Zink Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 55% of Zink Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Furthering Education" (3 grants).
Who are Zink Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Zink Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana Inc ($5,000), Park Tudor ($5,000) and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Inc ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Zink Family Foundation Inc?
Zink Family Foundation Inc reported $162K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Zink Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations serving a range of purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zink Family Foundation Inc?
The filing names Darell E. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Zink Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Zink Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2015598. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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