Private foundation · EIN 20-0489552 · Battle Creek, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Santo Maria Frank & John Zanetti Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $446K total, median $20K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$446K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.7M

Grants paid in 2025

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Battle Creek Community FoundationBattle Creek, MIUnrestricted$70K
Bcacs FoundationBattle Creek, MISanto & maria memorial fund$60K
Kellogg Community College FoundationBattle Creek, MISanto maria scholarship$60K
All Species KinshipBattle Creek, MIUnrestricted$55K
South Michigan Food BankBattle Creek, MIUnrestricted$50K
Binder Park ZooBattle Creek, MIUnrestricted$40K
Battle Creek AcademyBattle Creek, MIUnrestricted$30K
Family & Children ServicesKalamazoo, MIUnrestricted$20K
Leila ArboretumBattle Creek, MIUnrestricted$10K
Sherman Lake YMCA CampAugusta, MIUnrestricted$10K
The Salvation ArmyBattle Creek, MICalhoun county$10K
Alano ClubBattle Breek, MIUnrestricted$10K
Haven of Rest MissionBattle Creek, MIUnrestricted$7,000
Haven of Rest MissionBattle Creek, MIInasmuch house$7,000
Haven of Rest MissionBattle Creek, MIHaven maternity housing$7,000

About this foundation

Santo Maria Frank & John Zanetti Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Battle Creek, Michigan, administered in care of Santo L Zanetti, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Santo Maria Frank & John Zanetti Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Santo Maria Frank & John Zanetti Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $446K across 15 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Santo Maria Frank & John Zanetti Foundation give?

Michigan (15 grants), per its latest filing.

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