The Zeist Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 58-1890927 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$15.6M
Organizations funded89
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$268.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $100,000.
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
1% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University | Atlanta, GA | Health & human services | $1,550,000 |
| Whitefoord Inc | Atlanta, GA | Education | $1,525,000 |
| Wylde Center the | Atlanta, GA | Community development | $1,230,000 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Community development | $1,021,000 |
| Atlanta Symphony Orchestra | Atlanta, GA | Arts & culture | $725,000 |
| Fernbank Museum of Natural History the | Atlanta, GA | Education | $600,000 |
| High Museum of Art | Atlanta, GA | Arts & culture | $600,000 |
| Atlanta Braves Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Health & human services | $500,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Health & human services | $500,000 |
| Ronald Mc Donald House Charities | Atlanta, GA | Health & human services | $500,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Education | $408,333 |
| Atlanta History Center | Atlanta, GA | Arts & culture | $350,000 |
| Chris 180 | Atlanta, GA | Health & human services | $333,335 |
| Atlanta Speech School | Atlanta, GA | Education | $300,000 |
| Robert W Woodruff Arts Center | Atlanta, GA | Arts & culture | $250,000 |
| Sheltering Arms | Atlanta, GA | Health & human services | $250,000 |
| Raising Expectations | Atlanta, GA | Education | $225,000 |
| YMCA of Metro Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Health & human services | $200,000 |
| Feeding Georgia Fka Georgia Foodbank Assoc | Atlanta, GA | Health & human services | $175,000 |
| Wholesome Waves Georgia | Atlanta, GA | Health & human services | $110,000 |
| Achieve Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Education | $100,000 |
| Artsnow Inc | Atlanta, GA | Arts & culture | $100,000 |
| Boyce L Ansley School | Atlanta, GA | Education | $100,000 |
| Camp Twin Lakes | Atlanta, GA | Health & human services | $100,000 |
| City Springs Theatre | Sandy Springs, GA | Arts & culture | $100,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Health & human services | $100,000 |
| Easter Seals North Georgia Inc | Clarkston, GA | Health & human services | $100,000 |
| Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power | Atlanta, GA | Health & human services | $100,000 |
| Georgia Center for Nonprofits | Atlanta, GA | Community development | $100,000 |
| Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement | Duluth, GA | Education | $100,000 |
| Lost N Found Youth | Atlanta, GA | Health & human services | $100,000 |
| Mercy Care Foundation | Chamblee, GA | Health & human services | $100,000 |
| Moving in the Spirit | Atlanta, GA | Arts & culture | $100,000 |
| Scholarship Academy | Atlanta, GA | Education | $100,000 |
| Soccer in the Streets Inc | Atlanta, GA | Health & human services | $100,000 |
| The Alliance Theatre | Atlanta, GA | Arts & culture | $100,000 |
| The Hill Center | Durham, GA | Health & human services | $100,000 |
| Urban Recipe | Atlanta, GA | Community development | $100,000 |
| Utopian Academy for the Arts Miller Foundation | Ellenwood, GA | Arts & culture | $100,000 |
| Voices for Georgia's Children | Atlanta, GA | Health & human services | $100,000 |
| Wellspring Living | Atlanta, GA | Health & human services | $100,000 |
| Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation | St Simons Island, GA | Health & human services | $80,000 |
| Agape Community Center | Atlanta, GA | Education | $75,000 |
| Breakthrough Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Education | $75,000 |
| Buckhead Christian Ministry | Atlanta, GA | Health & human services | $75,000 |
| Must Ministries | Marietta, GA | Health & human services | $75,000 |
| United Methodist Child's Home | Atlanta, GA | Health & human services | $75,000 |
| Atlanta Ballet Incthe | Atlanta, GA | Arts & culture | $50,000 |
| Atlanta Children's Shelter | Atlanta, GA | Health & human services | $50,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | Atlanta, GA | Health & human services | $50,000 |
| Atlanta Mission | Atlanta, GA | Health & human services | $50,000 |
| Atlanta Music Project | Atlanta, GA | Arts & culture | $50,000 |
| Ballethnic Dance Company | East Point, GA | Arts & culture | $50,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Health & human services | $50,000 |
| Center for Black Women's Wellness | Atlanta, GA | Health & human services | $50,000 |
| Center for Puppetry Arts | Atlanta, GA | Arts & culture | $50,000 |
| Communities in Schools Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | Education | $50,000 |
| Communities in Schools Georgia | Atlanta, GA | Education | $50,000 |
| Community Fund for Greater Atlanta Learn 4 Life | Atlanta, GA | Education | $50,000 |
| Corners Outreach | Norcross, GA | Education | $50,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 89 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,637,668 | 89 |
| 2023 | $15,592,942 | 89 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533109349100733
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-1890927
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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