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Foundation For Adventist Education

Ernest Edward Zinke Et Al Ttee
  • Silver Spring, MD
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 2008
  • EIN: 54-6771807

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.84M (2024)

Expenses
$902k (2024)

Total Assets
$14.8M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,837,645
Expenses
$902,301
Net Income
$935,344
Net Assets
$14,797,420
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $33,000
1.8%
Interest Revenue $141,072
7.7%
Dividends $88,450
4.8%
Sales of Assets $1,040,069
56.6%
Other Income $535,054
29.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $493,351
54.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $14,797,420
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $14,797,420
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ernest Edward Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0
Leonora Anne Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0
Douglas Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 10, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,103,229
Expenses
$1,111,944
Net Income
$991,285
Net Assets
$13,716,636
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $68,000
3.2%
Interest Revenue $43,045
2.0%
Dividends $240,193
11.4%
Sales of Assets $1,336,535
63.5%
Other Income $415,456
19.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $728,527
65.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $13,716,636
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $13,716,636
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ernest Edward Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0
Leonora Anne Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0
Douglas Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Oct. 30, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$891,500
Expenses
$1,457,901
Net Income
-$566,401
Net Assets
$12,327,897
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $21,000
2.4%
Interest Revenue $12,501
1.4%
Dividends $157,880
17.7%
Sales of Assets $575,280
64.5%
Other Income $124,839
14.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,185,752
81.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,327,897
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $12,327,897
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ernest Edward Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0
Leonora Anne Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0
Douglas Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 7, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,601,673
Expenses
$1,139,140
Net Income
$462,533
Net Assets
$12,019,367
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $315,000
19.7%
Interest Revenue $6,887
0.4%
Dividends $333,822
20.8%
Sales of Assets $836,965
52.3%
Other Income $108,999
6.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $967,786
85.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,064,367
Total Liabilities $45,000
Net Assets $12,019,367
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ernest Edward Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0
Leonora Anne Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0
Douglas Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 1, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
PDF XML
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$213,575
Expenses
$829,328
Net Income
-$615,753
Net Assets
$11,709,310
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $31,579
14.8%
Interest Revenue $13,726
6.4%
Dividends $64,610
30.3%
Sales of Assets $40,377
18.9%
Other Income $63,283
29.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $655,480
79.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,709,311
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $11,709,310
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ernest Edward Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0
Leonora Anne Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0
Douglas Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 3, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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XML
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,213,277
Expenses
$903,607
Net Income
$309,670
Net Assets
$11,848,478
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $235,000
19.4%
Interest Revenue $97,001
8.0%
Dividends $519,152
42.8%
Sales of Assets $337,700
27.8%
Other Income $24,424
2.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $770,148
85.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,848,479
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $11,848,478
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ernest Edward Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0
Leonora Anne Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0
Douglas Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Oct. 14, 2020

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
PDF XML
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,119,604
Expenses
$625,186
Net Income
$494,418
Net Assets
$11,303,883
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $32,674
2.9%
Dividends $204,792
18.3%
Sales of Assets $872,710
77.9%
Other Income $9,428
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $475,843
76.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,303,883
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $11,303,883
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ernest Edward Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0
Leonora Anne Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0
Douglas Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
PDF XML
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$837,579
Expenses
$428,402
Net Income
$409,177
Net Assets
$10,830,247
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $28,876
3.4%
Dividends $477,530
57.0%
Sales of Assets $395,470
47.2%
Other Income -$64,297
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $179,385
41.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,533,785
Total Liabilities $703,538
Net Assets $10,830,247
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ernest Edward Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0
Leonora Anne Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0
Douglas Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
PDF XML
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,181,336
Expenses
$589,626
Net Income
$591,710
Net Assets
$10,456,277
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $28,194
2.4%
Dividends $344,381
29.2%
Sales of Assets $456,748
38.7%
Other Income $352,013
29.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $273,074
46.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,456,277
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $10,456,277
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ernest Edward Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0
Leonora Anne Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0
Douglas Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
PDF XML
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$675,821
Expenses
$664,694
Net Income
$11,127
Net Assets
$10,008,442
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $260,000
38.5%
Interest Revenue $15,286
2.3%
Dividends $246,345
36.5%
Sales of Assets $53,397
7.9%
Other Income $100,793
14.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $461,912
69.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,423,665
Total Liabilities $2,415,223
Net Assets $10,008,442
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ernest Edward Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0
Leonora Anne Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0
Douglas Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2016

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

View Filing
PDF XML
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$586,082
Expenses
$403,889
Net Income
$182,193
Net Assets
$9,897,854
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $97,800
16.7%
Interest Revenue $12,734
2.2%
Dividends $234,233
40.0%
Sales of Assets $175,997
30.0%
Other Income $65,318
11.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $297,005
73.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,399,740
Total Liabilities $1,501,886
Net Assets $9,897,854
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Ernest Edward Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0
Leonora Anne Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0
Douglas Zinke (Trustee) $0 $0

Document Links

990-PF
Filed on Nov. 13, 2015

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$549,872
Expenses
$913,381
Net Income
-$363,509
Net Assets
$9,696,317
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $146,510
26.6%
Interest Revenue $20,696
3.8%
Dividends $287,770
52.3%
Sales of Assets $106,164
19.3%
Other Income -$11,268
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $874,783
95.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,004,729
Total Liabilities $308,412
Net Assets $9,696,317

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$798,325
Expenses
$1,110,938
Net Income
-$312,613
Net Assets
$10,086,209
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $382,456
47.9%
Interest Revenue $35,909
4.5%
Dividends $304,850
38.2%
Sales of Assets $83,267
10.4%
Other Income -$8,157
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,063,367
95.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,088,139
Total Liabilities $1,930
Net Assets $10,086,209

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$904,735
Expenses
$901,295
Net Income
$3,440
Net Assets
$10,433,319
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $100,000
11.1%
Interest Revenue $45,959
5.1%
Dividends $351,014
38.8%
Sales of Assets $406,287
44.9%
Other Income $1,475
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $840,611
93.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,442,672
Total Liabilities $9,353
Net Assets $10,433,319

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF
990-T

For unrelated business income from activities not substantially related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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