Robert L and Frances J Zielsdorf Foundation
Invitation OnlyHilton Head Island, South Carolina · EIN 26-3604223 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$66K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
100% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Palisades fire relief effort | $16,250 |
| Indian River Hospital Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Beacon Health | South Bend, IN | Nursing education | $7,500 |
| Studebaker National Museum | South Bend, IN | General support | $7,500 |
| Bethel University | Miskawaka, IN | Scholarship grant | $5,000 |
| Congregation of the Holy Cross | Notre Dame, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| South Bend Symphony Orchestra | South Bend, IN | Annual fund | $4,500 |
| Corvilla | South Bend, IN | General support | $3,000 |
| Pbs Michiana | South Bend, IN | General support | $1,500 |
| Women's Care Center of Irc | Vero Beach, FL | General support | $1,500 |
| Happy Bottoms | Kansas City, MO | General support | $1,200 |
| Dayton Childrens Hospital | Dayton, OH | Canine copilot program | $500 |
| Project Unbroken | Seagoville, TX | General support | $500 |
| Reach Out Lakota | West Chester, OH | General support | $500 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | South texas flood victims | $500 |
| Center for the Homeless | South Bend, IN | General support | $250 |
| Wayside Waifs | Kansas City, MO | General support | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,750 | 18 |
| 2023 | $57,683 | 18 |
| 2022 | $70,500 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349103465
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3604223
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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