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Thelma H And John J Zeller Inc. is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $4.9M. Annual income is reported at $597K. Total assets have grown from $41K in 2011 to $4.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Montana. According to available records, Thelma H And John J Zeller Inc. has made 95 grants totaling $419K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $83K in 2021 to $203K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $40K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 49 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Montana and Oregon. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$200
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 14 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Thelma H And John J Zeller Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 95 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MT, OR.
Thelma H And John J Zeller Inc. has distributed a total of $419K across 95 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $40K.
Thelma H And John J Zeller Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Thelma H And John J Zeller Inc. is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randall Gene Knowles | Pres, Dir, Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dyllan Herman | VP | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sheryl Knowles | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$243K
Total Assets
$4.8M
Fair Market Value
$5.6M
Net Worth
$4.8M
Grants Paid
$203K
Contributions
$29K
Net Investment Income
$226K
Distribution Amount
$263K
Total: $4M
Total Grants
95
Total Giving
$419K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
49
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Middle SchoolTheatre and Music program at Madison middle school | Eugene, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Cascade County Historical SocietySun River Cemetery Assn landscaping and other maintenance projects of the cemetery fund | Great Falls, MT | $40K | 2023 |
| Family Promise Of Great FallsSupport Community Relations position fund | Great Falls, MT | $20K | 2023 |
| Great Falls Municipal BandGeneral & Unrestricted | Great Falls, MT | $15K | 2023 |
| Recycle Montana IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Winifred, MT | $14K | 2023 |
| Simms High SchoolCharitable Event | Simms, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| Uptown Optimist Foundation IncSupport Youth Programs | Power, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| Central Christian ChurchCROP Walk and the efforts of church world service in Elkhart, IN fund | Great Falls, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| St Ann ChurchGeneral & Unrestricted | Fort Shaw, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| St Johns Lutheran ChurchMissionary work in Africa fund | Great Falls, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| Housed Great FallsGeneral & Unrestricted | Great Falls, MT | $8K | 2023 |
| Fil Am Great FallsGeneral & Unrestricted | Great Falls, MT | $5K | 2023 |
| Childrens Museum Of Montana IncLighting Project | Great Falls, MT | $3K | 2023 |
| J C Adams Stone Barn CoGeneral & Unrestricted | Fort Benton, MT | $2K | 2023 |
| Sun River Valley Historical Societyconcrete footings for the historic barn which is being moved to Historic Fort Shaw fund | Great Falls, MT | $2K | 2023 |
| Big Sky Country National Heritage Area IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Great Falls, MT | $2K | 2023 |
| Great Falls Community Concert AssociationGeneral & Unrestricted | Great Falls, MT | $1K | 2023 |
| Augusta Youth Centeryouth center of swimming pool fund | Augusta, MT | $1K | 2023 |
| Great Falls Public Schools FoundationLincoln Elementray School playground/track improvements fund | Great Falls, MT | $1K | 2023 |
| Montana Museum Of Railroad HistoryGeneral & Unrestricted | Great Falls, MT | $1K | 2023 |
| Pet Paw-See IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Great Falls, MT | $1K | 2023 |
| Sams Hope FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Lincoln, MT | $1K | 2023 |
| Preservation Cascade IncCharitable Event | Great Falls, MT | $300 | 2023 |
| Frontier Gateway Museum AssocGeneral & Unrestricted | Glendive, MT | $100 | 2023 |
| Snowy Mountain Development CorporationCalvary Cemetery Metis Memorial Marker | Lewistown, MT | $17K | 2022 |
| Great Falls Scottish Rite Childhood Language DisorGeneral & Unrestricted | Great Falls, MT | $10K | 2022 |
| Great Falls Clinic Legacy FoundationPledge for Children's Play Area | Great Falls, MT | $8K | 2022 |
| Alliance For Youth IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Great Falls, MT | $4K | 2022 |
| Mclaughlin Research Institute For Biomedical ScienGeneral & Unrestricted | Great Falls, MT | $3K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Montana Shakespeare In The ParksGeneral & Unrestricted | Bozeman, MT | $3K | 2022 |