Zollner Foundation Grant

The Zollner Foundation Grant aims to support educational and charitable organizations in Fort Wayne, IN and Golden Beach, FL. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entities, with preference given to local initiatives. The foundation prioritizes funding for education, health, and human services, while typically excluding liberal arts, fine arts, and certain religious organizations. Overall, the foundation seeks to enhance community well-being through targeted philanthropic efforts.

Eligibility

To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Geographic limitations: Preference will be given to organizations located in the Fort Wayne, Indiana and Golden Beach, Florida areas.

Ineligibility

In accordance with the donor’s stated preferences, the foundation typically does not fund requests for:

Liberal Arts colleges.Philharmonic or similar organizations.Fine arts organizations or fine arts departments or classes at any educational organization.Renovation of old buildings which have suffered deterioration of more than ten percent (10%) of the structure, or the renovation, reconstruction or replacement of historic buildings, sites or landmarks.
All churches except those having a hospital division.
All minority groups that directly or indirectly receive any subsidy from the United States Government, State, County or Municipal Governments.
All organizations limiting their benefits to the members of particular ethnic groups, since such discrimination was inconsistent with the Donor’s beliefs.
All schools who do not follow an open admissions policy.
Organizations for people with intellectual disabilities.