The Zeelander Foundation
Historical FunderBlue Bell, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2866230 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$61K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$1,032
Total assets$654K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,033.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SUSAN B ZEELANDER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1608 Walnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19103 |
| Phone | 2156437197 |
| Form and materials | LETTER DESCRIBING PROJECT TO BE FUNDED PLUS BUDGET; FIVE YEARS PRIOR TAX RETURNS |
| Deadlines | SEPTEMBER 30TH EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
48% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wxpn | Philadelphia, PA | Organizationacharitable purpose | $6,500 |
| Tju Jefferson Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Organizationscharitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel | Philadelphia, PA | Organizationscharitable purpose | $4,615 |
| Bzbi Sustaining Maint | Philadelphia, PA | Organizationscharitable purpose | $3,935 |
| Upenn | Philadelphia, PA | Organizationscharitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Wprb | Princeton, NJ | Organizationscharitable purpose | $2,552 |
| Education Law Center Pa | Philadelphia, PA | Organizationscharitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Education Law Center | Philadelphia, PA | Organizationscharitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Action Fund | New York, NY | Organizationscharitable purpose | $2,033 |
| Public Justice Foundation | Washington, DC | Organizationcharitable purposecharitable purpose | $2,033 |
| University of Southern Cal | Los Angeles, CA | Organizationscharitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Lenfest Institute | Philadelphia, PA | ORGANIZATIONScharitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Philadelphia, PA | Organizationcharitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | Organizationscharitable purpose | $1,776 |
| Hias | Philadelphia, PA | Organizationscharitable purpose | $1,750 |
| Scucloud Temple Brit | Charlotte, SC | Organizationscharitable purpose | $1,193 |
| Save a Childs Heart | Fairfield, CT | Organizationscharitable purpose | $1,046 |
| Earth Justice | San Francisco, CA | Organizationscharitable purpose | $1,033 |
| Scribe Video Center | Philadelphia, PA | Organizationscharitable purpose | $1,032 |
| Silverlake Independence LLC | Los Angeles, CA | Organizationscharitable purpose | $1,032 |
| Jewish Family Services | Dallas, TX | Organizationcharitable purpose | $1,025 |
| Aclu | Philadelphia, PA | Organizationscharitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | New York, NY | Organizationscharitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Israaid Inc | Palo Alto, CA | Organizationscharitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Health Tree Foundation Inc | South Jordan, UT | Organizationscharitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Philadelphia Chamber of Music Society | Philadelphia, PA | Organizationscharitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Naral Prochoice America | Washington, DC | Organizationscharitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra | Philadelphia, PA | Organizationscharitablepurpose | $1,000 |
| The Okoa Project | Wellesley, MA | Organizationscharitable purpose | $540 |
| Jewish Relief Agency | Philadelphia, PA | Organizationscharitable purpose | $525 |
| Interact Intl | Delray Beach, FL | Organizationscharitable purpose | $520 |
| Philabundance | Philadelphia, PA | Organizationcharitable purpose | $501 |
| Bloomberg Philanthropies | New York, NY | Organizationcharitable purpose | $500 |
| Interact Theatre Co | Philadelphia, PA | Organizationscharitable purpose | $500 |
| Alley Cat Allies | Bethesda, MD | Organizationscharitable purpose | $200 |
| Fleisher Art Memorial | Philadelphia, PA | Organizationscharitable purpose | $100 |
| Barnes Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Organizationscharitable purpose | $98 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,039 | 37 |
| 2023 | $30,951 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349105004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2866230
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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