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The Zelnak Private Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation has allocated a total of $750,000 in grants to three selected grantees. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation may explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CAROLINA BALLET INC
RALEIGH, NC
$1.2M
19%
GEORGIA TECH FOUNDATION INC
ATLANTA, GA
$560.9K
9%
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
RALEIGH, NC
$240K
4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ZELNAK PRIVATE FOUNDATION?
No. THE ZELNAK PRIVATE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ZELNAK PRIVATE FOUNDATION give?
THE ZELNAK PRIVATE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in North Carolina and Georgia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE ZELNAK PRIVATE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ZELNAK PRIVATE FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $110 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ZELNAK PRIVATE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE ZELNAK PRIVATE FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $750 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ZELNAK PRIVATE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ZELNAK PRIVATE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include CAROLINA BALLET INC, GEORGIA TECH FOUNDATION INC, and NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ZELNAK PRIVATE FOUNDATION?
THE ZELNAK PRIVATE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.