Private foundation · EIN 34-1018513 · Perrysburg, Ohio

Zenith Foundation Inc

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: 7 grants paid, $290K total, median $35K. 86% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$290K
Median grant
$35K
Stays in OH
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Caring House IncDurham, NCGeneral$100K
Wlmb - Tv 40Toledo, OHGeneral$70K
Toledo Museum of ArtToledo, OHGeneral$50K
Cherry Street MissionToledo, OHGeneral$35K
Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food BankToledo, OHGeneral$20K
Learning Club of ToledoSylvania, OHGeneral$10K
Black Swamp ConservancyPemberville, OHGeneral$5,000

By state: Ohio 6 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Zenith Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Perrysburg, Ohio, administered in care of Chad R Baker, tax-exempt since 1968. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Zenith Foundation Inc 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 Zenith Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $290K across 7 grants, a median of $35K.

Where does Zenith Foundation Inc give?

Ohio (6 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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