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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 58-1890927

The Zeist Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Atlanta, GA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 89 grants and $15.6 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $15,637,668

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $268,216,908
  • Tax year 2023

    $15,592,942

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $252,415,307
  • Tax year 2022

    $11,345,806

    Grants listed
    96
    Assets, end of year
    $246,685,997
  • Tax year 2021

    $10,195,644

    Grants listed
    103
    Assets, end of year
    $306,093,080
  • Tax year 2020

    $11,243,686

    Grants listed
    102
    Assets, end of year
    $269,620,315

Grants paid in 2024

89 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $1,550,000
  2. Whitefoord IncAtlanta, GA

    Education

    $1,525,000
  3. Wylde CenterDecatur, GA

    Community development

    $1,230,000
  4. Community Foundation for Greater AtlantaAtlanta, GA

    Community development

    $1,021,000
  5. Atlanta Symphony OrchestraAtlanta, GA

    Arts & culture

    $725,000
  6. Fernbank Museum of Natural HistoryAtlanta, GA

    Education

    $600,000
  7. High Museum of ArtAtlanta, GA

    Arts & culture

    $600,000
  8. Atlanta Braves FoundationAtlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $500,000
  9. Children's Healthcare of AtlantaBrookhaven, GA

    Health & human services

    $500,000
  10. Ronald MC Donald House CharitiesAtlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $500,000
  11. Boys & Girls Club of Metro AtlantaAtlanta, GA

    Education

    $408,333
  12. Atlanta History CenterAtlanta, GA

    Arts & culture

    $350,000
  13. Chris 180Atlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $333,335
  14. Atlanta Speech SchoolAtlanta, GA

    Education

    $300,000
  15. Robert W Woodruff Arts CenterAtlanta, GA

    Arts & culture

    $250,000
  16. Sheltering ArmsAtlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $250,000
  17. Raising ExpectationsAtlanta, GA

    Education

    $225,000
  18. YMCA of Metro AtlantaAtlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $200,000
  19. Feeding Georgia fka Georgia Foodbank AssocAtlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $175,000
  20. Wholesome Waves GeorgiaAtlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $110,000
  21. Achieve AtlantaAtlanta, GA

    Education

    $100,000
  22. Artsnow IncDuluth, GA

    Arts & culture

    $100,000
  23. Boyce L Ansley SchoolAtlanta, GA

    Education

    $100,000
  24. Camp Twin LakesAtlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $100,000
  25. City Springs TheatreSandy Springs, GA

    Arts & culture

    $100,000
  26. Duke UniversityDurham, NC

    Health & human services

    $100,000
  27. Easter Seals North Georgia IncClarkston, GA

    Health & human services

    $100,000
  28. Georgia Campaign for Adolescent PowerAtlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $100,000
  29. Georgia Center for NonprofitsAtlanta, GA

    Community development

    $100,000
  30. Georgia Leadership Institute for School ImprovementDuluth, GA

    Education

    $100,000
  31. Lost N Found YouthAtlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $100,000
  32. Mercy Care FoundationChamblee, GA

    Health & human services

    $100,000
  33. Moving in the SpiritAtlanta, GA

    Arts & culture

    $100,000
  34. Scholarship AcademyAtlanta, GA

    Education

    $100,000
  35. Soccer in the Streets IncAtlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $100,000
  36. The Alliance TheatreAtlanta, GA

    Arts & culture

    $100,000
  37. The Hill CenterDurham, NC

    Health & human services

    $100,000
  38. Urban RecipeAtlanta, GA

    Community development

    $100,000
  39. Utopian Academy for the Arts Miller FoundationEllenwood, GA

    Arts & culture

    $100,000
  40. Voices for Georgia's ChildrenAtlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $100,000
  41. Wellspring LivingAtlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $100,000
  42. Communities of Coastal Georgia FoundationSt Simons Island, GA

    Health & human services

    $80,000
  43. Agape Community CenterAtlanta, GA

    Education

    $75,000
  44. Breakthrough AtlantaAtlanta, GA

    Education

    $75,000
  45. Buckhead Christian MinistryAtlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $75,000
  46. Must MinistriesMarietta, GA

    Health & human services

    $75,000
  47. United Methodist Child's HomeAtlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $75,000
  48. Atlanta Ballet InctheAtlanta, GA

    Arts & culture

    $50,000
  49. Atlanta Children's ShelterAtlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $50,000
  50. Atlanta Community Food BankAtlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $50,000
  51. Atlanta MissionAtlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $50,000
  52. Atlanta Music ProjectAtlanta, GA

    Arts & culture

    $50,000
  53. Ballethnic Dance CompanyEast Point, GA

    Arts & culture

    $50,000
  54. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro AtlantaAtlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $50,000
  55. Center for Black Women's WellnessAtlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $50,000
  56. Center for Puppetry ArtsAtlanta, GA

    Arts & culture

    $50,000
  57. Communities in Schools AtlantaAtlanta, GA

    Education

    $50,000
  58. Communities in Schools GeorgiaAtlanta, GA

    Education

    $50,000
  59. Community Fund for Greater Atlanta Learn 4 LifeAtlanta, GA

    Education

    $50,000
  60. Corners OutreachNorcross, GA

    Education

    $50,000
  61. Families FirstAtlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $50,000
  62. Historic Oakland FoundationAtlanta, GA

    Arts & culture

    $50,000
  63. InspirededuAtlanta, GA

    Education

    $50,000
  64. KIPP Metro Atlanta CollaborativeAtlanta, GA

    Education

    $50,000
  65. Lead Center for YouthAtlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $50,000
  66. La AmistadAtlanta, GA

    Education

    $50,000
  67. Latin American AssociationAtlanta, GA

    Education

    $50,000
  68. National Center for Civil & Human RightsAtlanta, GA

    Education

    $50,000
  69. West Atlanta Watershed Alliance IncAtlanta, GA

    Education

    $50,000
  70. East Atlanta Kids ClubAtlanta, GA

    Education

    $40,000
  71. Georgia Council on Economic EducationAtlanta, GA

    Education

    $40,000
  72. Julie's DreamAtlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $40,000
  73. Out of Hand Theater IncAtlanta, GA

    Arts & culture

    $40,000
  74. Wilderness WorksAtlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $40,000
  75. Georgia Partnership for Excellence in EducationAtlanta, GA

    Education

    $35,000
  76. Paradise Atlanta WestsideAtlanta, GA

    Education

    $35,000
  77. Seven Stages TheatreAtlanta, GA

    Arts & culture

    $35,000
  78. Vox Teen Communications IncAtlanta, GA

    Education

    $35,000
  79. Artsbridge FoundationAtlanta, GA

    Arts & culture

    $30,000
  80. Friends of Georgians for the ArtsAtlanta, GA

    Arts & culture

    $30,000
  81. Los Ninos PrimeroSandy Springs, GA

    Education

    $30,000
  82. The Dharma ProjectAcworth, GA

    Health & human services

    $30,000
  83. Youth Ensemble of Atl IncAtlanta, GA

    Arts & culture

    $30,000
  84. Georgia AppleseedMarietta, GA

    Education

    $25,000
  85. Paint Love IncDecatur, GA

    Arts & culture

    $25,000
  86. Pro Bono Partnership of AtlantaAtlanta, GA

    Community development

    $25,000
  87. South Fulton Institute IncAtlanta, GA

    Arts & culture

    $25,000
  88. Iamholden Inc Hope GiversAtlanta, GA

    Health & human services

    $20,000
  89. Rainbow VillageDuluth, GA

    Health & human services

    $20,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education12 grants $2,810,00031% of the total
  2. Arts and culture11 grants $1,985,00022% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $1,021,00011% of the total
  4. Human services8 grants $988,33511% of the total
  5. Sports and recreation4 grants $775,0008% of the total
  6. Health2 grants $550,0006% of the total
  7. 10 other causes19 grants $995,00011% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Georgia88 grants $15,537,668
  2. North Carolina1 grant $100,000

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Nancy J Brumley-RobitailleCO-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 16Pay $37,916
  • Marie B FosterCO-PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 16Pay $37,917
  • R Brad FosterDIRECTOR Hours 8Pay $35,000
  • M Harrison HackettDIRECTOR Hours 13Pay $19,583
  • R Nicholas FosterDIRECTOR Hours 13Pay $19,583
  • Eileen HigginsASSISTANT TREASURER Hours 13Pay $0
  • Atiba MbiwanEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $280,000
  • Danielle GrayASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $165,000

The return

This is an amended return.

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