Robert a & Renda L Zielke Foundation
Invitation OnlyByron Center, Michigan · EIN 38-3481595 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$99K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
87% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | Annual appeal | $12,000 |
| Companions of the Cross | Houston, TX | Operations | $10,000 |
| Sisters of St Benedict | Ferdinand, IN | Operations | $10,000 |
| Eternal Word Television Network | Irondale, AL | Operations | $10,000 |
| Archdiocese of Miami | Miami, FL | Abcd | $10,000 |
| St John's Neumann Catholic School | Miami, FL | Operations | $10,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Northern Alaska | Fairbanks, AK | Seminarians | $6,000 |
| St Stephens Indian Mission Fdtn | Stephens, WY | Operations | $5,000 |
| Solanus Casey Center | Detroit, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Pime Missionaries | Farmington Hills, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Missionaries of the Precious Blood | Dayton, OH | Operations | $5,000 |
| Salesian Missions | New Rochelle, NY | Operations | $3,000 |
| Franciscan Missions | Waterford, WI | Operations | $3,000 |
| Trinity Missions | Silver Spring, MD | Operations | $3,000 |
| Heart of the Nation | Milwaukee, WI | Operations | $1,000 |
| Melbourne Central Catholic High Sch | Melbourne, FL | Operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $99,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $96,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $96,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349103321
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3481595
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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