Private foundation · EIN 47-5283534 · Batavia, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Charles E and Barbara a Zidek Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $120K total, median $10K. 38% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$120K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IL
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 8 of 13 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic Relief ServicesBaltimore, MDGeneral Purposes$30K
MisericordiaChicago, ILGeneral Purposes$30K
Hesed HouseAurora, ILGeneral Purposes$15K
Amvets National Service FoundationLanham, MDGeneral Purpose$10K
Destiny RescueFort Wayne, INGeneral Purposes$10K
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILGeneral Purposes$10K
Northern Illinois Food BankGeneva, ILGeneral Purposes$10K
Field MuseumChicago, ILGeneral Purposes$5,000

By state: Illinois 5 · Maryland 2 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Charles E and Barbara a Zidek Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Batavia, Illinois, administered in care of Michael E Zidek, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Charles E and Barbara a Zidek Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Charles E and Barbara a Zidek Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $120K across 13 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Charles E and Barbara a Zidek Family Foundation give?

Illinois (5 grants), Maryland (2 grants), Indiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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