Private foundation · EIN 38-7120130 · Wellesley, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rhonda S Zinner 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: 17 grants paid, $235K total, median $10K. 47% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$235K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MA
47%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Full Spectrum FeaturesChicago, ILGeneral purpose of the organization$48K
New World Symphony IncMiami Beach, FLGeneral purpose of the organization$25K
Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer ResearchUniondale, NYGeneral purpose of the organization$20K
Thrive ScholarsBoston, MAGeneral purpose of the organization$20K
The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson'sNew York, NYGeneral purpose of the organization$15K
Xprize Foundation IncCulver City, CAGeneral purpose of the organization$15K
Beacon AcademyCogan Station, PAGeneral purpose of the organization$10K
Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston IncBoston, MAGeneral purpose of the organization$10K
Homeless Prevention Council IncChestnut Hill, MAGeneral purpose of the organization$10K
James Beard FoundationNew York, NYGeneral purpose of the organization$10K
McLean HospitalBelmont, MAGeneral purpose of the organization$10K
Women's Lunch Place IncBoston, MAGeneral purpose of the organization$10K
Gateway ArtsBrookline, MAGeneral purpose of the organization$10K
Hammer MuseumLos Angeles, CAGeneral purpose of the organization$7,500
Medway Village Food Pantry IncMedway, MAGeneral purpose of the organization$5,000
Positive Coaching AllianceOakland, CAGeneral purpose of the organization$5,000
Wellesley Food PantryWellesley, MAGeneral purpose of the organization$5,000

By state: Massachusetts 8 · Illinois 1 · New York 3 · California 3 · Florida 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Rhonda S Zinner Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wellesley, Massachusetts, administered in care of Michael J Zinner, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Rhonda S Zinner 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 Rhonda S Zinner Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $235K across 17 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Rhonda S Zinner Foundation give?

Massachusetts (8 grants), Illinois (1 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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