Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund Scholarship
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Mission: The Fund provides scholarships to high school students who embody the leadership qualities and community spirit of Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II.
Focus Areas:
- Support for high school students demonstrating leadership qualities
- Community spirit and service
Geographic Scope: Primarily New Jersey, with scholarships supported at Christian Brothers Academy (CBA) in Lincroft, New Jersey
Organization Background:
- Army Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski, II
- Lt. Zilinski was killed in action by a roadside bomb in Iraq on November 19, 2005
- 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Tax ID: 03-0601077)
- All contributions are tax-deductible
Contact Information:
- Phone: (732) 431-1713
- Mailing Address: Lt. Dennis W. Zilinski II Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 124, Adelphia, NJ 07710
- Website: runwithdennis.org
What LT Dennis W Zilinski II Memorial Fund actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 5
- Total given
- $229K
- Median grant
- $9,996
- Range
- $5,001–$195K
- By dollars: Florida 85%, New Jersey 8%, Maine 7%. Top recipient cities: Ponte Vedra, FL; Lincroft, NJ; Columbia Falls, ME.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
K9S for Warriors · Ponte Vedra, FL
Sponsorship for service dogs
$195K
Christian Brothers Academy · Lincroft, NJ
Scholarships
$14K
Wreaths Across America · Columbia Falls, ME
Wreaths for fallen soldiers
$9,996
Mission Working Dogs · Oxford, ME
Trains purpose-bred dogs
$5,001
NJ Fun for the Fallen · Browns Mills, NJ
Veteran assistance
$5,001
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- Veterans
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