Zeiders American Dream Theater
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.9M
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
33
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Zeiders American Dream Theater?
Zeiders American Dream Theater is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by The Zeiders Family Charitable ($2.7M), The Shubert Foundation Inc ($60K), United Way of South Hampton Roads ($49K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.9M in grants to Zeiders American Dream Theater between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Zeiders Family Charitable | $2,675,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| The Shubert Foundation Inc | $60,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| United Way of South Hampton Roads | $49,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Nancy E Barton Foundation | $25,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Kiwanis Club of Norfolk Foundation | $21,950 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Helen G Gifford Foundation | $13,500 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Mid Atlantic Arts Inc | $7,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Sandler Center for the Performing Arts Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Hampton Roads Community Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Napolitano Family Foundation | $1,100 | 2 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2019) to $897K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $526K.
What grants has Zeiders American Dream Theater received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Zeiders Family Charitable | SUPPORT FOR PERFORMING ARTS THEATER | $500,000 |
| 2025 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Kiwanis Club of Norfolk Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $4,250 |
| 2025 | The Nancy E Barton Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $4,000 |
| 2025 | The Helen G Gifford Foundation | THE Z FRINGE FESTIVAL | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Zeiders Family Charitable | SUPPORT FOR PERFORMING ARTS THEATER | $750,000 |
| 2024 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Kiwanis Club of Norfolk Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $4,300 |
| 2024 | The Nancy E Barton Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $3,000 |
| 2024 | The Helen G Gifford Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The Zeiders Family Charitable | SUPPORT FOR PERFORMING ARTS THEATER | $300,000 |
| 2023 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Kiwanis Club of Norfolk Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $3,700 |
| 2023 | The Helen G Gifford Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $3,500 |
| 2023 | The Nancy E Barton Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Napolitano Family Foundation | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Napolitano Family Foundation | GENERAL | $100 |
| 2022 | The Zeiders Family Charitable | SUPPORT FOR PERFORMING ARTS THEATER | $825,000 |
| 2022 | United Way of South Hampton Roads | GRANTS AWARDED | $39,000 |
| 2022 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Mid Atlantic Arts Inc | PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTING AND TOURING; | $7,000 |
| 2022 | The Nancy E Barton Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Kiwanis Club of Norfolk Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $3,000 |
| 2022 | The Helen G Gifford Foundation | EDUCATION | $2,500 |
| 2021 | The Zeiders Family Charitable | SUPPORT FOR PERFORMING ARTS THEATER | $300,000 |
| 2021 | United Way of South Hampton Roads | GRANTS AWARDED | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Nancy E Barton Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Kiwanis Club of Norfolk Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $3,000 |
| 2021 | The Helen G Gifford Foundation | EDUCATION | $2,500 |
| 2020 | The Nancy E Barton Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 33 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Zeiders American Dream Theater?
Zeiders American Dream Theater is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by The Zeiders Family Charitable ($2.7M), The Shubert Foundation Inc ($60K), United Way of South Hampton Roads ($49K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.9M in grants to Zeiders American Dream Theater between 2019–2025.
Who is Zeiders American Dream Theater's largest funder?
The Zeiders Family Charitable is the largest recorded funder of Zeiders American Dream Theater, with $2.7M across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Zeiders American Dream Theater received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.9M in grants to Zeiders American Dream Theater across 33 grants from 10 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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