Private foundation · EIN 37-6346303 · Columbia, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Harold Lindbergh Zaring Charitable 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: 4 grants paid, $81K total, median $8,500. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$81K
Median grant
$8,500
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Queen of Peace Catholic SchoolBelleville, ILProvide funds for educational programs$63K
Belleville East Scholarship FundBelleville, ILProvide educational scholarships$10K
Immaculate Conception SchoolColumbia, ILProvide funds for educational programs$7,000
St Teresa Catholic SchoolBelleville, ILProvide funds for educational programs$1,299

About this foundation

Harold Lindbergh Zaring Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Columbia, Illinois, administered in care of Jeff Heet, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Harold Lindbergh Zaring Charitable 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 Harold Lindbergh Zaring Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $81K across 4 grants, a median of $8,500.

Where does Harold Lindbergh Zaring Charitable Foundation give?

Illinois (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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